The new FC 350 engine is designed to deliver maximum performance. For 2023, the repositioning of all major engine components and shaft arrangements enhances overall handling with the design improving anti-squat behaviour from the whole chassis. Weighing just 27.2 kg, the 350cc 4-stroke engine is tilted two degrees backwards and is 8 mm shorter in height to further centralise mass.
2023 HUSQVARNA FC 350 Heritage
ENGINE
CYLINDER HEAD
Fully redesigned for 2023, the DOHC cylinder head offers improved durability and serviceability, with Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) coated finger followers to guarantee minimal friction and optimal performance. These actuate large titanium valves, 36.3 mm for the intake and 29.1 mm for the exhaust, which optimise gas flow for strong, usable power access the rev-range, all the way up to the 13,400 rpm limit. Revised valve timings work in perfect harmony with the redesigned camshaft which now features a new bearing bridge designed to increase stiffness and improve serviceability.
WP XACT FRONT SUSPENSION
The 48 mm split air forks now offer improved bottoming resistance thanks to a new hydrostop, which applies a progressive damping force in the last 40 mm of travel for even greater comfort. The WP forks are designed with a capsulated, adjustable air spring and pressurized oil chamber for smooth action and consistent damping. Oil and air bypasses reduce pressure peaks and in combination with a midvalve damping system, the forks provide precise feedback to the rider. The settings are easily adjusted via the single air pressure pre-load valve, as well as through easy access click adjusters for compression and rebound. For improved durability, new fork protection rings prevent dirt intrusion. Additionally, the air pump needed to adjust the fork's air pressure is provided as standard.
WP XACT SHOCK ABSORBER
An all-new design results in a 15 mm shorter rear shock, which is 100 g lighter compared to the previous generation while the rear wheel travel is set at 293 mm. Inside the shock is a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) optimised main piston for improved initial comfort which provides strong hold-up in all conditions. Different sized holes in the shims allow them to open more easily which reduces the overall stress of the oil flow. Complete with low friction SKF seals and a revised linkage system, consistent damping, comfort, and traction are guaranteed with rebound and both high and low speed compression now adjustable by hand.
Built upon the proven technical platform of the 2023 range, the Heritage models are modern, competition-focused machines with a vintage-style livery. The distinctive new look was inspired by the brand's racing design from 1983, and enhanced further with black anodised EXCEL rims to create an understated and exclusive new appearance. Characterised by the unique look and matching blue seat cover, the Heritage models pay homage to the strong Swedish roots of Husqvarna Motorcycles.
PRICE: T.B.A
TECHNICAL SPECS
ENGINE
| Displacement | 349.7 cm³ |
| Design | 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine |
| Bore | 88 mm |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc DS clutch, Brembo hydraulics |
| Stroke | 57.5 mm |
| Starter | Electric Starter |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| EMS | Hitachi Astemo EMS |
CHASSIS
| Frame design | Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel |
| Front suspension | WP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm |
| Rear suspension | WP XACT Monoshock with linkage |
| Suspension travel (front) | 305 mm |
| Suspension travel (rear) | 293 mm |
| Front brake disc diameter | 260 mm |
| Rear brake disc diameter | 220 mm |
| Chain | X-Ring 5/8 x 1/4" |
| Steering head angle | 63.9 ° |