Husqvarna FE 350 Rockstar Edition Buyer's Guide

The Machine's Character

The FE 350 Rockstar Edition is Husqvarna's middleweight enduro in factory colors, with hardware that backs up the paint. The 350 cc liquid-cooled single makes 46 hp and 24 lb-ft, and the DOHC layout pulls cleanly from low revs instead of demanding constant clutch work to stay alive. It sits in a chromoly steel tube frame with fully adjustable WP suspension at both ends, 11.8 in (300 mm) of travel front and rear, and 14.2 in (360 mm) of ground clearance. Traction control, ride modes and launch control are standard. In this class it covers genuinely technical ground and race pace without making you pick one.

Ridden hard, it holds together. Ruggedness is a real strength, and the aftermarket for this platform runs deep enough that you can set the bike up exactly for the ground you ride and keep parts coming for years. It suits an experienced off-road rider who wants competition-grade equipment and knows what to do with it. The caveats are worth knowing up front. The tank holds 2.2 gal (8.5 L), which shapes every long day you plan, and there's no ABS, no TFT dash, no luggage mounts, no charging port. Nothing here was aimed at the road.

Hard Numbers

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Key specifications
Power	46 hp (34 kW)
Torque	24 lb-ft (32 Nm)
Displacement	350 cc
Engine	Single-cylinder
Cooling	Liquid-cooled
Gearbox	6-speed
Front tire	90/90-21
Rear tire	140/80-18
Ground clearance	14.2 in (360 mm)
Front travel	11.8 in (300 mm)
Rear travel	11.8 in (300 mm)
Seat height	37.8 in (960 mm)
Fuel capacity	2.2 gal (8.5 L)

Equipment check

Chassis

Front Suspension Adjustable Standard
Rear Suspension Adjustable Standard

Safety

Ride Modes Standard

Known issues

Front brake pad retaining clip recall (2022)

brakes rare Recall

On affected 2022 models, the front brake pad retaining 'R' clips were installed incorrectly, potentially allowing them to unfasten and cause a loss of braking. NHTSA recall 21V-678 / CPSC 22-702.
Plastic oil pump gear can fail under extreme conditions

engine rare

Some early models use a plastic oil pump gear which may degrade in very hot or slow-speed riding, risking lubrication failure. Reported on community forums.

The Numbers Compared

Compare the technical specifications of the Husqvarna FE 350 Rockstar Edition with other bikes in its class.

Head-to-head: Husqvarna FE 350 Rockstar Edition vs. its rivals

Power

46 hp This bike 44 hp Suzuki DR650SE 42 hp Triumph TF 250-E 41 hp Kawasaki KX250X 39 hp Honda XR650L

Torque

24 lb-ft This bike 40 lb-ft Suzuki DR650SE 21 lb-ft Triumph TF 250-E 20 lb-ft Kawasaki KX250X 38 lb-ft Honda XR650L

Displacement

350 cc This bike 644 cc Suzuki DR650SE 250 cc Triumph TF 250-E 249 cc Kawasaki KX250X 644 cc Honda XR650L

Seat height

37.8 in This bike 34.8 in Suzuki DR650SE 37.8 in Triumph TF 250-E 37.2 in Kawasaki KX250X 37.0 in Honda XR650L

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