Husaberg FE501: history, specs, pictures

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The Husaberg FE501 was a single cylinder, four-stroke enduro / offroad motorcycle produced between 1995 and 2014. Claimed horsepower was 50.96 HP (38.0 KW) @ 9000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 95.0mm bore x 72.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 510.4 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 12.2:1 compression ratio. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-speed transmission. The final drive was via chain. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc clutch. brembo hydraulics.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 90/90-21 front tire and a 140/80-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a wp suspension up side down 4860 4cs while the rear was equiped with a wp suspension pds 5018 dcc. The FE501 was fitted with a 2.51 Gallon (9.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 244.71 pounds (111.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 58.35 inches (1482 mm) long.

In Media[edit | edit source]

Husaberg FE501
Manufacturer
Also called FE500 Enduro, FE 500 Enduro, FE501 Enduro, FE 501 Enduro, FE501E, FE 501 E, FE 501
Production 1988 - 2014
Class Enduro
Engine
single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 95.0mm x 72.0mm
Horsepower 50.96 HP (38.0 KW) @ 9000RPM
Fuel System injection. keihin efi
Ignition contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment, type kokusan
Spark Plug NGK C8E ‘89-00, ‘13-14[1]
Transmission Gear box: 6-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet multi-disc clutch. brembo hydraulics
Final Drive Chain: x520 ‘89-00, ‘13-14[1]
Front Sprocket 13T ‘89-00, ‘13-14[1]
Rear Sprocket 52T ‘89-00, ‘13-14[1]
Suspension Front: wp suspension up side down 4860 4cs
Rear: wp suspension pds 5018 dcc
Brakes Front: single disc
Rear: single disc
Front Tire 90/90-21
Rear Tire 140/80-18
Wheelbase 58.35 inches (1482 mm)
Seat Height 38.19 inches (970 mm)
Weight 244.71 pounds (111.0 Kg) (dry),
Fuel Capacity 2.51 Gallon (9.50 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Husaberg FE501 was a single cylinder, four-stroke Enduro motorcycle produced by Husaberg between 1988 and 2014. Claimed horsepower was 50.96 HP (38.0 KW) @ 9000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 95.0mm bore x 72.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 510.4 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc clutch. brembo hydraulics.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 90/90-21 front tire and a 140/80-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a wp suspension up side down 4860 4cs while the rear was equipped with a wp suspension pds 5018 dcc. The FE501 was fitted with a 2.51 Gallon (9.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 244.71 pounds (111.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 58.35 inches (1482 mm) long.

1988 Husaberg FE501[edit | edit source]

This was the first Husaberg bike, presented in 1988 to a group of investors. The machine featured a plastic bottle as tank and a few other funky makeshift solutions.


In Media[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.