re you a hybrid type of rider who likes to ride off-road as well as some motocross? Maybe you’re not just a one-dimensional rider and would love to go race a grand prix or woods race on the same weekend as a local motocross race. Well, Husqvarna had you in mind with this one! The 2020 FX 450 is very similar to the FC 450, but it comes with different ignition mapping, softer suspension valving, a softer rear shock spring, an 18” rear wheel, a kickstand, and a 2.25-gallon tank. (It’s not green-sticker legal and doesn’t come with a spark arrestor, so be forewarned that you may want to add a slip-on muffler with spark arrestor in order to make Johnny Law happy.)

Just like the FC 450, the FX 450 is deceptively fast and easy to ride. The Husqvarna’s mellow bottom-end roll-on power delivery allows for superb traction on loose soil, and its soft suspension makes longer rides more forgiving than the FC. Having a handlebar map switch makes adjusting your power delivery easy too. Map 1 is more of a longer pull with less bottom-end hit, and Map 2 is a little harder-hitting down low with a shorter top-end pull. Not to mention having a TC button to accommodate any slippery conditions I may encounter on the track or trail makes my life much easier when deciding on what type of riding I’m doing on a particular day.

The FX 450 does come with the AER fork, so you’ll need to adjust the air pressure if you’re over 170 pounds, because its stock recommended setting is set up pretty soft. I ride/test a lot of bikes, but the FX 450 is just a fun do-it-all type of machine. The fact that I get to pass people on the motocross track with a kickstand makes it even better!