01. Faster and wiser
Engine
The FC 350 engine is designed to deliver maximum performance with all major engine components and shaft arrangements positioned to enhance overall handling. Weighing just 59.9 lb (27.2 kg), the 350 cc 4-stroke engine centralizes mass and aids the anti-squat behavior of the whole chassis. Added service markers on the engine (▲) clearly show where to use washers, making maintenance and service easier than in the past.
Cylinder head
The DOHC cylinder head offers improved durability and serviceability, with diamond-like carbon (DLC) coated finger followers that guarantee minimal friction and optimal performance. These actuate large titanium valves, 36.3 mm for the intake and 29.1 mm for the exhaust, which optimise gas flow for strong, usable power across the rev-range, all the way up to the 13,400 rpm limit. Valve timings work in perfect harmony with the camshaft, which features a bearing bridge design for stiffness and easy serviceability.
Cylinder and piston
A large 88 mm bore and 57.5 mm stroke cylinder is professionally engineered from high-strength aluminium for maximum reliability, and houses the high performance forged bridged-box-type piston from CP. The compression ratio is 14.6:1 for exceptional torque and peak power. Engine response is strong thanks to optimised valve guides and valve shaft diameters that are precisely engineered using computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
Crankshaft
At the centre of the high-output, high-revving FC 350 engine is a crankshaft featuring a plain big end bearing rotating on two force-fitted bearing shells. Ensuring maximum reliability and durability, the crankshaft offers long service intervals of 90 hours.
Crankcases
Designed for optimised mass centralisation, the FC 350 crankcases house all internal components in the perfect position to achieve the ideal centre of gravity. Manufactured using a high-pressure die cast production process, the result is a thin, exceptionally strong wall thickness at the lowest possible weight.
DS clutch
The FC 350 features a durable diaphragm steel (DS) clutch. Engineered from a single piece of CNC-machined steel, the clutch basket uses thin steel liners, which contribute to the compact design of the engine.
Gearbox
Produced by Pankl Racing Systems, the 5-speed gearbox is designed to be extremely light and durable while featuring optimised and proven motocross-specific gear ratios (24:72). Integrated into the shift drum, a Quickshifter sensor can be activated by pressing the QS marked button on the Map Select Switch to further aid smooth upshifting.