| Husqvarna's profilation of this bike |
| An injection of something new. This phrase summarises the work carried out by engineers from Husqvarna’s R and D department on the new 2008 SM 450/510 R models. |
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General information |
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Motorcycle name
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Husqvarna SM 450R |
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Model year
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2008 |
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Category
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Super motard |
| Price as new | US$ 7398. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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Rating
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Engine and transmission |
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Displacement
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449.0 ccm (27.40 cubic inches) |
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Engine type
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Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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Compression
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12.9:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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97.0 x 60.8 mm (3.8 x 2.4 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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4 |
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Fuel system
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Injection. Electronic fuel injection |
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Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
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Lubrication system
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Dry sump with two oil pump rotor and cartridge filter |
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Cooling system
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Liquid |
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Gearbox
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6-speed |
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Clutch
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Wet multiplate type, hydraulic control |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Steel single tube cradle (round tubes), rear frame in light alloy |
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Front suspension
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Upside-down telescopic hydraulic adjustable fork (diam.45mm) |
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Front wheel travel
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250 mm (9.8 inches) |
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Rear suspension
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Progressive ´soft damp´ with hydraulic single shock absorber |
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Rear wheel travel
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290 mm (11.4 inches) |
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Front tire
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120/70-17 |
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Rear tire
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150/60-17 |
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Front brakes
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Single disc. Radial-mounted 4 piston calipers |
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Diameter
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320 mm (12.6 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc. 2-piston calipers |
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Diameter
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240 mm (9.4 inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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119.2 kg (262.8 pounds) |
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Seat height
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915 mm (36.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall height
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1250 mm (49.2 inches) |
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Overall length
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2190 mm (86.2 inches) |
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Ground clearance
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270 mm (10.6 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1495 mm (58.9 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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9.20 litres (2.43 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Starter
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Electric |
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Further information |
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Rating sample for this Husqvarna bike
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Touring capabilities for the 2008 Husqvarna SM 450R:
 (58.7 out of 100)
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