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Husqvarna FE 350s vs the Street-Legal Dual-Sports
The plated 350 enduro vs KTM 350 EXC-F and Beta 350 RR-S — what actually separates them.
Reviewed & updated by the team at Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley.
Quick verdict
- Choose the Husqvarna FE 350s if you want the 350 dual-sport sweet spot with Husqvarna’s spec — and a local dealer behind it.
- Choose the KTM or Beta if you prefer their suspension feel or styling — in this class, fit and dealer support are the real tiebreakers.
Nobody publishes horsepower in this class — the comparison says so instead of inventing numbers.
2027 Husqvarna FE 350s vs. the street-legal dual-sports
A plated race bike, honestly framed. The FE 350s is Husqvarna’s street-legal enduro: a 349.7cc four-stroke in a full competition chassis you can ride from your garage to the trailhead. Its closest rival is its own corporate cousin — KTM’s 350 EXC-F — plus Beta’s 350 RR-S. In this class nobody publishes horsepower; what separates them is setup, ergonomics and dealer support.
HusqvarnaFE 350s In stock | KTM350 EXC-F | Beta350 RR-S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 349.7cc four-stroke | ~350cc four-stroke | ~350cc four-stroke |
| Street legal | ✓ plated | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat height | 37.5″ (952 mm) | see ktm.com | see betausa.com |
| Ground clearance | 13.5″ (343 mm) | see ktm.com | see betausa.com |
| Fuel | 2.0 gal (7.7 L) | see ktm.com | see betausa.com |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Local dealer support | Empire, Spokane Valley ✓ | other dealers | other dealers |
| Price starting MSRP | see live pricing below | see ktm.com | see betausa.com |
Where the FE 350s makes its case
The 350 dual-sport sweet spot: near-450 pull, near-250 feel, with a license plate.
- ✓The class-favorite formula. A 350 gives away little to a 450 on real trails while staying far easier to ride all day — and the “s” means it’s plated for the road sections between them.
- ✓Husqvarna’s spec. Competition chassis, 6-speed box, 13.5″ of clearance and Husqvarna’s component package — a race bike first, a commuter never.
- ●Straight talk. The KTM 350 EXC-F is this bike’s corporate cousin — mechanically close, split mostly by suspension components, styling and dealer preference. Beta’s 350 RR-S has a devoted following for its plush feel. In this class the honest tiebreakers are fit, feel and who supports you locally — and Spokane Valley’s Husqvarna dealer is Empire.
And the price is the price. Our advertised number already includes freight, setup and our documentation fee — only sales tax and title/registration are added.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Husqvarna FE 350s street legal?
Yes — the “s” designates the street-legal, plated version of the FE 350 enduro: a 349.7cc four-stroke competition bike you can legally ride between trails, with a 6-speed gearbox and 13.5″ of ground clearance.
How is the FE 350s different from the KTM 350 EXC-F?
They’re corporate cousins sharing much of their engineering; the split comes down to suspension components, styling and dealer preference. Neither brand publishes horsepower for this class. Ride fit and local support are the honest tiebreakers.
Where can I buy the Husqvarna FE 350s near Spokane?
Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane Valley, WA has the 2027 FE 350s in stock with Up Front Pricing — freight, setup and our documentation fee are already in the advertised price. Text 509-498-3541 or come sit on it.
FE 350s figures are 2027 specifications published by Husqvarna Motorcycles (US). Manufacturers do not publish horsepower in this class. KTM and Beta details vary by model year — verify at ktm.com and betausa.com. MSRPs exclude tax and title/registration. Comparison by Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley, WA.
