Built around Husqvarna's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 1973 Husqvarna 450 WR pairs a 450 cc (27.5 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 36 HP (26.3 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 80 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
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Power
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Brakes
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
