Husqvarna Dirt Bikes And Their History - 2012 Models Husqvarna dirt bikes (or more commonly known as Huskys) came into production in 1903, in a place called (strangely enough) Huskvarna, in Sweden.Long before their dirt bikes began rolling out, Husqvarna had been supplying the Swedish Army with rifles - since 1689 to be precise. They then began producing bicycles in the late 19th century which progressed into motorcycles. In the late 1920's Husqvarna began focusing on international competitions which caught the attention of other European countries. This resulted in an increase of popularity and sales of Husqvarna dirt bikes. Come the 1970's and early eighties Husqvarna dirt bikes were dominating the off-road racing scene. But despite their success they found themselves close to going out of business. In 1986 the motorcycle division was sold to an Italian company called the Cagiva Group, who subsequently turned them back around. Since then the Husky range has been designed and produced entirely in Varese, Italy. Now, after all these years and boasting 74 world titles (and counting) in Motocross, Enduro, and Supermotard, Husqvarna has once again changed hands - this time to the BMW Group (Oct 1st 2007). So, next time you see a Husqvarna dirt bike fly by, spare a thought to their history, and where they've come from. The Husky Show must go on... 2012 Husqvarna Dirt Bike Pics & SpecsThe 2012 Husqvarna range is a smart looking bunch of bikes. The motocrossers don't rank as highly as the Japanese weapons do in the shootout reviews, but they're well priced and still very high quality machines with enough trick bits to make you giggle like a school girl if you're lucky enough to pull one from the crate. Husky have pushed hard recently to improve the performance of their non-orthodox motocross range, but even with their fantastic handling capabilities, it doesn't cover up the fact that they are slower than 'the big four' - weight being one of the worst culprits contributing to this negative. As for their enduro range - they're still out there winning competitions and are up there with the best of 'em.
Model: 2012 TE 630 - Street legal Wheelbase: 59.25in Overall length: 89.76in Overall width: 32.28in Seat height: 36.61in Curb weight without fuel: 317.5lb / 144kg Fuel tank capacity: U.S. Gallons 3.17 / Imp. Gallons 2.63 Engine Type: Single cylinder, four stroke 600cc Bore / Stroke: 3.94in / 3.01in Starting: Electric Cooling: Liquid cooled with electric fan Lubrication: Wet sump with lobe oil pump and cartridge filter Ignition: Electronic, inductive discharge, with adjustable advance (digital control) Fuel System: Electronic fuel injection Clutch: Wet, multiplate type; hydraulic control Transmission: 6 speed Constant mesh gear type Frame: Steel single tube cradle; rear frame in light alloy Driving chain: D.I.D. 520 V6 (5/8" x 1/4") Front suspension: Upside-Down telescopic hydraulic fork with advanced axle; rebound stroke adjustment Rear suspension: Progressive "Soft Damp" type with single hydraulic shock absorber; spring preload adjustment, compression and rebound adjustment (compression stroke: double adjustment) Front Brakes: Floating disc with hydraulic control and floating caliper - 10.24in diameter Rear Brakes: Floating disc with hydraulic control and floating caliper - 8.66in diameter Front Tires: Pirelli MT21 / Metzeler MCE Karoo - 90/90-21" Rear Tires: Pirelli MT21 / Metzeler MCE Karoo - 140/80-18"
Model: 2012 TC 449 Wheelbase: 58.66in Overall length: 86.93in Overall width: 32.28in Seat height: 37.91in Curb weight without fuel: 238.1lb / 108kg Fuel tank capacity: U.S. Gallons 2.11 / Imp. Gallons 1.76 / 8lt Engine Type: Single cylinder, four stroke, DOHC, 4 valve, 449.6cc Bore / Stroke: 3.86in / 2.35in Starting: Electric Cooling: Liquid cooled Lubrication: Dry sump with two oil pump rotor and cartridge filter Ignition: C.D.I. electronic, with variable advance (digital control) Fuel System: Electronic fuel injection - Keihin D46 Clutch: Wet, multiplate type; hydraulic control Transmission: 5 speed Constant mesh gear type Frame: Double beam and double cradle high resistance Cr/Mo steel (round and elliptical section); Light alloy rear frame Driving chain: D.I.D. 520 DS / Regina 135RX 3 (5/8" x 1/4") Front suspension: Kayaba Upside-Down telescopic hydraulic fork with advanced axle; compression and rebound adjustment Rear suspension: Progressive "Soft Damp" type with single hydraulic shock absorber; spring preload adjustment, compression and rebound adjustment (compression stroke: double adjustment) Front Brakes: Floating disc, Wave type, with hydraulic control and four pistons radial caliper - 10.24in diameter Rear Brakes: Floating disc, Wave type, with hydraulic control and four pistons radial caliper - 9.45in diameter Front Tires: Michelin Starcross MS3 M/C 51M / Pirelli Scorpion Mid-Soft MT32 - 80/100-21" Rear Tires: Michelin Starcross MS3 M/C 62M / Pirelli Scorpion Mid-Soft MT32 - 110/90-19"
Model: 2012 WR 300 Wheelbase: 58.46in Overall length: 88.98in Overall width: 33.07in Seat height: 38.76in Curb weight without fuel: 227.1lb / 103kg Fuel tank capacity: U.S. Gallons 2.5 / Imp. Gallons 2.09 Engine Type: Single cylinder, two stroke 293.1cc Bore / Stroke: 2.83in / 2.83in Starting: Kick starter Cooling: Liquid cooled Lubrication: Fuel-oil premixture of 50:1 Ignition: C.D.I. electronic, with variable advance (digital control) Fuel System: Electronic, with adjustable advance Clutch: Wet, multiplate type; mechanical control Transmission: 5 speed Constant mesh gear type Frame: Single tube with Cr Mo Steel; Rear frame with aluminum alloy Driving chain: Regina ORN - A - 5/8 X 1/4 Front suspension: Upside-Down hydraulic fork; Hydraulic regulation for compression and rebound Rear suspension: Progressive with single hydraulic shock absorber; spring preload adjustment, compression and rebound adjustment Front Brakes: Brembo Fixed disc, Wave type, with hydraulic control and floating - 10.24in diameter Rear Brakes: Fixed disc, Wave type, with hydraulic control and floating caliper - 8.66in diameter Front Tires: Michelin Enduro Competition 3 - 90/90-21" Rear Tires: Michelin Enduro Competition 3 - 140/80-18"
Model: 2012 TC 250 Wheelbase: 57.48in Overall length: 87.2in Overall width: 32.28in Seat height: 38.78in Curb weight without fuel: 220.46lb / 100kg Fuel tank capacity: U.S. Gallons 1.71 / 6.5 lt Engine Type: Single cylinder, four stroke, DOHC, 4 valve, 249.5cc Bore / Stroke: 3.11in / 2in Starting: Kick start (with automatic decompressor) Cooling: Liquid cooled Lubrication: Wet sump with lobe oil pump and cartridge and net filters Ignition: C.D.I. electronic, with variable advance (digital control) Fuel System: Electronic fuel injection - Keihin D42 Clutch: Wet, multiplate type; hydraulic control Transmission: 5 speed Constant mesh gear type Frame: Steel single tube cradle; alloy rear frame Driving chain: D.I.D. 520 DS / Regina 135RX 3 (5/8" x 1/4") Front suspension: Kayaba Upside-Down telescopic hydraulic fork with advanced axle; compression and rebound adjustment Rear suspension: Progressive "Soft Damp" type with single hydraulic shock absorber; spring preload adjustment, compression (double adjustment) and rebound adjustment Front Brakes: Floating disc, Wave type, with hydraulic control and four pistons radial caliper - 10.24in diameter Rear Brakes: Floating disc, Wave type, with hydraulic control and four pistons radial caliper - 9.45in diameter Front Tires: Pirelli 51R-MT 32A / "MICHELIN" Starcross MS3 - 80/100-21" Rear Tires: Pirelli NHS (57)-MT 32 / "MICHELIN" Starcross MS3 - 110/90-19" KIDS HUSQVARNA DIRT BIKE
Model: 2012 CR 65 Wheelbase: 44.49in Overall length: 64.57in Overall width: 30.31in Seat height: 29.53in Curb weight without fuel: 121.25lb / 55kg Fuel tank capacity: U.S. Gallons 0.92 / Imp. Gallons 0.77 Engine Type: Single cylinder, two stroke 64.89cc Bore / Stroke: 1.77in / 1.61in Starting: Kick starter Cooling: Liquid cooled Lubrication: Fuel-oil premixture of 50:1 Ignition: Electronic, with adjustable advance Fuel System: Carburetor with flat valve Mikuni TM24 Clutch: Wet, multiplate type; hydraulic control Transmission: 6 speed Constant mesh gear type Frame: Steel single tube cradle; alloy rear frame Driving chain: D.I.D. Front suspension: Marzocchi Upside-Down telescopic hydraulic fork with advanced axle; compression and rebound adjustment Rear suspension: Progressive "Soft Damp" type with single hydraulic shock absorber; spring preload adjustment, compression and rebound adjustment Front Brakes: Fixed disc and 4 pistons caliper with hydraulic control - 7.89in diameter Rear Brakes: Fixed disc and 2 pistons caliper with hydraulic control - 6.50in diameter Front Tires: Pirelli Scorpion MX Mid Soft 32 - 60/100-14" Rear Tires: Pirelli Scorpion MX Mid Soft 32 - 80/100-12" Check out the Husqvarna Website What Do You Think About Husqvarna Dirt Bikes?
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