Husqvarna has launched its Rockstar Editions for 2024, simply in time for the upcoming Monster Energy Supercross season. That’s important this 12 months specifically, as a result of each the FC450 and FC250 get a brand new body, a transfer that in any other case wouldn’t be allowed. With the restricted launch of the Rockstar Editions, the manufacturing unit staff is free to place Malcolm Stewart, Christian Craig, RJ Hampshire, Guillem Farres and Casey Cochran on the newest {hardware}. Here’s what Husqvarna has to say within the official press launch:
Husqvarna Motorcycles is worked up to unveil the newest high-performance, manufacturing unit race team-inspired motocross fashions for 2024 – the FC 250 Rockstar Edition and the FC 450 Rockstar Edition. Both machines are outfitted with superior know-how, giving all riders full management over energy and dealing with traits, which ensures a definitive on-track benefit.
For 2024, the FC 250 Rockstar Edition rejoins the long-established FC 450 Rockstar Edition within the Husqvarna Motorcycles line-up. In addition to new frames and revised suspension settings, each machines proceed to be expertly assembled with a complete checklist of race-tested Technical Accessories. Factory Racing wheels and triple clamps, along with an FMF Racing Factory 4.1 silencer are discovered on every mannequin with the newest Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing graphics finishing the builds.
Unique to the Rockstar Edition fashions are the headlining parts discovered on every machine – the brand new Connectivity Unit Offroad (CUO), which is fitted to the fork leg behind the entrance quantity plate together with the front-fender-mounted GPS sensor. Once the CUO is paired with the Ride Husqvarna Motorcycles App on a rider’s smartphone, and with the ENGINE characteristic on the app open, a selection of pre-set engine maps primarily based on pre-defined observe circumstances will be simply activated, custom-made, and saved. Riders may also refine the engine braking, the Launch and Traction Control settings, in addition to the sensitivity of the Quickshifter for a really customized using expertise.
As effectively as providing the power to create a number of engine map settings, the app consists of suspension set-up suggestions to make sure riders compete with the most effective set-up on each kind of circuit. Additionally, the GPS sensor data each on-track session and permits riders to research their efficiency throughout the RIDER characteristic, which is powered by LITPro, contained in the Ride Husqvarna Motorcycles App. This is especially helpful for riders trying to discover the quickest traces on a racetrack in an effort to cut back their lap occasions.
2024 Technical Highlights
New Connectivity Unit Offroad (CUO) and GPS permits for personalisation of engine mapping and detailed observe efficiency evaluation
New Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing graphics utilized utilizing superior in-mold know-how
Revised chromium molybdenum metal body and rear shock linkage reduces chassis rigidity for elevated cornering agility and rider consolation
Refined bodywork presents particularly tailor-made ergonomics for simpler motion on the bike
Updated suspension settings result in optimum stability along with the brand new body
Topology optimized die-cast aluminum swingarm supplies optimum rigidity on the lowest potential weight
Quickshifter supplies seamless upward gear modifications
High efficiency Brembo hydraulic clutch and brake programs
Aluminum-polyamide hybrid subframe development supplies particularly calculated rigidity and superior sturdiness
WP XACT 48 mm entrance forks with AER know-how provide extra progressive end-of-stroke damping
WP XACT rear shock design with CFD optimized fundamental piston and power free adjusters
Multifunctional Map Switch homes the Quickshifter, Traction Control, and Launch Control buttons
FMF Racing Factory 4.1 silencer
Factory Racing CNC-machined triple clamps with adjustable offset [20 – 22 mm]
Factory Racing wheel set options EXCEL Takasago rims and black anodized CNC machined hubs
2K Carbon composite skid plate for superior safety and sturdiness
2K Carbon composite entrance brake disc guard for added safety
Factory Racing holeshot system fitted as commonplace
Soft, grey ODI lock-on grips for the best stage of consolation
GUTS Factory excessive grip seat cowl
Premium-quality ProTaper handlebar and bar pad
Electric starter powered by a light-weight Li-Ion 2.0 Ah battery
Accompanying the discharge of the 2024 Rockstar Edition fashions shall be a competition-focused number of practical clothes, accessible from February onward. Providing consolation, fashion, and safety, the vary ensures riders of all talents are totally ready and guarded for each trip. A concise, high-quality number of race-team impressed informal clothes may even be accessible in varied kinds to swimsuit the wants of all riders. With the Replica Team assortment, riders can specific their ardour for Husqvarna Motorcycles or select to duplicate the identical pit presence as Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing.
The 2024 FC 250 and FC 450 Rockstar Editions shall be in approved Husqvarna Motorcycles dealerships from February onward.