Husqvarna FE 501 2017

Practical chassis setup for a wide range of uses

Precise lines

Low vibration level in the saddle

Robust overall appearance

Very practical details

Low weight

Great ergonomics in the saddle

Plenty of room to move on the bike

High-quality chassis

Well-tuned engine makes use of the enormous potential

Strong traction

Very pleasant and thoroughly relaxed to ride over long distances

Very great performance on steep slopes - good traction, surprisingly low wheelie tendency.

Plastics in the boot area quickly look very worn

Prices are normally always a matter of opinion - in this case, however, the whole range seems good but expensive

The recessed grip on the seat is too far forward

Stand has to be folded out a bit fiddly

In downhill sections, the motor pushes noticeably harder than the lighter models

Power

Slightly more sluggish than the smaller displacements

Total weight has become significantly lighter, strongest model, significantly better handling

most expensive model