STYLE AND BODY WORK
Clearly the Husky has all new bodywork,
a grippier seat cover, lower tank and seat for
a better riding position. The new side cover
design is one piece from the front of the seat
to the rear guard which clips off with ease (once
you know how) to gain access to the air filter.
The Husky comes standard with great shaped
handlebars and effective hand guards so the
cockpit feels perfect straight out of the box.
With the money and effort put in by this
re-created brand it’s not hard to see they
are here for the long haul, not to mention
out to show off the European flare.
So, with that said, let’s take a look at
how the 2017 FE250 rates as a ride.
RIDING
With Liam Draper on photo duties I warmed
up on Sean Clarke’s race-ready 2016 FE250 to
get a true bearing on how things have changed.
We tested the two models back-to-back in some
of the most extreme conditions encountered in
NZ enduros, so I can say we gave it a good lash.
First up, the ‘17 bike is, to my eyes, a way better
looking machine with a great front guard and
headlamp shape, it’s almost - dare I say it?
– old school.
The ergos are fantastic with a lower tank and
seat combination. Everything in the cockpit makes
the bike feel agile and it just begs to be thrown
round. The FE starts beautifully on the button
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