2025 Husqvarna FC 350 Heritage Edition Review

Following a year of absence, Husqvarna’s Heritage models have returned. Originally launched in 2023, these limited-edition Heritage versions with a retro aesthetic are back for 2025. The Heritage models pay homage to Husqvarna’s Swedish roots. The original musket-producing company (which explains Husky’s gunsight logo) was founded in the town of Huskvarna in the 1600s and began building motorcycles in the early 1900s.

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Aside from its appearance, the 2025 FC 350 Heritage is nearly identical to the mostly white standard FC 350. Distinguishing features of the Heritage model include blue radiator shrouds, Swedish-colored graphics on the radiator shrouds, a blue seat cover, a white powder-coated frame (as opposed to the standard’s blue frame), and a yellow front number plate with blue trim. However, the price isn’t identical; you’ll pay $100 more for the special blue coloring.

For 2025, the FC 350 features an updated frame with a new “window” cutout at the top designed to enhance flexibility. Other smaller changes were incorporated into the frame to improve flex and overall feel on the track. Otherwise, the 2025 FC 350 is identical to the previous model.

Returning highlights include a multifunction map-select switch, allowing access to two engine maps, quickshifter, traction control and launch control, an aluminum-polyamide hybrid subframe, Brembo hydraulic clutch and brake system, ProTaper handlebars, and ODI grips. It also has D.I.D wheels, Dunlop Geomax MX34 tires, and fully adjustable WP Xact suspension components.

The 2025 Husqvarna FC 350 Heritage has a retail price of $11,299.

Compared to the 350’s 250cc and 450cc four-stroke brothers, the 350 feels more like a big-bore 250 than a smaller-bore 450. The 350 revs quickly like the 250 and feels noticeably lighter on the track, despite being only two pounds lighter than the 450 model. It produces slightly less torque compared to the 450, but the low-end power of the 350 still feels significantly greater than that of the 250. With its usable low end, you can adopt that “lazier” 450 riding style with less fear of whiskey throttle in the back of your mind. The engine spools up quickly and delivers the best of both worlds regarding smooth power and usable torque.

Since the bike offers a quick-revving feel, we usually preferred the more aggressive “green light” map instead of the standard “white light” map. The aggressive mode provides the bike with increased grunt from down low while maintaining the revs through the midrange, delivering better pull and more bark. For most situations, our test riders opted to leave traction control and the quickshifter options turned off. Overall, our test riders left the track impressed by the versatility of the Husky 350’s engine.

The Husqvarna’s brakes and clutch are exceptional. The Brembo brakes are arguably the best in the class, offering excellent feel and strong stopping power. The hydraulic clutch also provides clear engagement points. While it isn’t as finely tuned as a traditional cable clutch, it offers a better feel than other hydraulic units in its class. Additionally, the Brembo levers feature a standard dial adjuster, which is a nice touch.

We noticed the new chassis on the track, which makes the bike feel more comfortable and perform even better on hardpack. The Husqvarna, compared to its close GasGas and KTM cousins, sits slightly lower to the ground, enabling you to change lines on the track a bit more easily. I’m consistently impressed with how well the Husqvarna handles on dry, flat turns—just weight that outside footpeg, look where you want, and bam, you’re there.

The WP Xact air fork compares favorably to any spring fork out there, easily deceiving most riders in a “blindfold” test ride. The only real drawback in the air fork design is its maintenance and overall consistency, so be prepared to monitor the fork closely, similar to your tire pressure, and adjust it according to the conditions.

We recommend adding a gripper seat cover for the Heritage Edition. The bright blue cover might look appealing, but it does not provide grip. The stock cover on the standard FC models offers more bite.

The Husky 350 has quickly become one of my favorite bikes lately. It’s more powerful than a 250 and slightly less than a 450 yet beautifully combines the best attributes of both bikes into one. You can rev it up quickly or lug it and short shift. Additionally, the Heritage Edition is striking with its white frame and blue shrouds. While a “blue” Husky never really existed in the past, it will certainly distinguish you in the pits and on the track.CN

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