FE 501

1998 Husaberg FE 501 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Husaberg for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 1998 Husaberg FE 501 relies on a 501 cc (30.6 cu in) single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 52 HP (38 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 103.8 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the FE 501 measures 109 kg (240 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.48 HP/kg (2.1 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 950 mm (37.4 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control.

Within MotoLibrary's Husaberg archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1998 to 2014, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.