RUST magazine: RUST #45

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HITS & MISSES
Perfection is a tall order as our lists show!
Husqvarna – Hits
n Husky wins on levers and clutch
feel – loads lighter than the KTM –
brakes similar.
n Pro Taper handlebars.
n Colourways are great excluding
the yellow headlight mask.
n The two-tone white-grey side
panels.
n Black muffler and black rear
sprocket – trick.
n New handguards which are sleeker
and have a recess in the plastic to
house the brake and clutch master
cylinders.
n Navy blue frames – super cool.
n The tyres – Metzeler 6-day
extremes. Yes please.
n The seat, much better shape and
more comfort than the KTM.
Husqvarna - Misses
n Unlike the KTM, the Husky seems to be
slimmer at the rear only, its looks and
feels chunkier at the tank than the KTM.
n Headlight mask in bright yellow – wow
– a little too try-hard to like.
n The low ride height
n The lack of ground clearance
n The constricted airbox and muted power
as a result.
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