Juha`s TE250 Nick Burson Husky Threads!

VOL 1 - WINTER 2011
Juha’s TE250
World Champion!
Nick Burson
5x USDR Champ!
Husky Threads!
Cool New Accessories
PUBLISHED BY HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES NORTH AMERICA, LLC
©2011 Husqvarna motorcycles na, LLC
Kris Odwarka
President
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Starting with the staff, we have more
than doubled in size since the start
of the year, tripling in Aftersales,
with the aim of better serving
Husqvarna owners and dealers.
Even more impressive
than the quantity of our
staffing additions is
the quality of these
professionals. We sought out some of the industry’s best to
help facilitate the growth and ever-increasing complexity
of our business.
TE250
TE449
Our support infrastructure has taken a giant
step forward. As you read this, we’re putting the finishing
touches on an industry-leading fulfillment organization for our bikes,
parts and accessories. By accessing the BMW car and motorcycle
Regional Distribution Centers on both the east and west coasts, we
can ship bikes and parts to dealers more quickly and at lower costs
than ever before. We expect to be able to ship a part for arrival
by noon the next day in a pinch, and standard two-day shipping and
handling will be of no charge!
Our North American dealer network is growing steadily
as strong dealers continue to recognize the benefits that only
Husqvarna can provide. Here is a list of states where new dealers
are taking up the Husky banner: Arizona, California, Colorado,
Florida, Indiana, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, Utah and
Washington.
Our product line has taken big strides, both in design and
in arrival time. New model year 2012 Husqvarnas have been at
dealers since September of this year, and the all-new TXC310 has
earned rave reviews from the press, and new owners alike. The
TC250 is the new rising star on the motocross scene, but don’t take
my word for it. Turn to page 8 to see what the media is saying about
the Husqvarna off-road motorcycles.
TE310
On the competition front, Husqvarna has had a banner year,
as well. Juha Salminen and Antoine Meo both won World Enduro
Championships with the CH Racing Husqvarna factory race team. Most
impressive is the fact that Meo bested the 450s of the ultra-competitive E2
division on a 310! And with two rounds to spare! Closer to home, Mandi Mastin took
her 11th consecutive National Enduro championship on a Jay Hall’s Cycle Husqvarna
TXC250, and Zip-Ty Racing’s Nick Burson wrapped up his fifth U.S. Desert Racing
championship. Lastly, the Fred Andrews Racing (FAR) team ended the GNCC series
with a 1-2 finish in the XC2 class at the Loretta Lynn’s finale. Congratulations everyone!
TE511
Is it the journey? Is it the destination? Whatever it is that makes you RiDE MORE, Husqvarna’s line of TE dual sports has you covered.
Grabbing
Gears
elcome back to another edition of
RiDE MORE! It’s been quite a
year at Husqvarna North America, and
2011 brought a lot of change to our
staff, our infrastructure, our dealer
network, and most importantly, our
product line.
We have definitely come a long way in 2011, and we couldn’t be more proud of our
staff, our riders, our dealers and our product line. But we’ve only just begun – we’re
ready for the gate to drop on the 2012 season where we plan to gain even more traction,
and most importantly, RiDE MORE!
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everyday life by way
of a Husqvarna
off-road motorcycle.
2. Philosophy
adopted by those
who reject limits
and/or conformity
in favor of bold
innovation.
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Ultimate Enduro X Weapon
Dirt Rider magazine’s Chris Denison (who
was recently named Editor of the venerable
publication) raced the 310 at the Indianapolis,
Indiana round, and Ryan Dudek of Cycle
World hopped in the saddle for the Ontario,
California round. The dozens of dealers in
attendance for the Husqvarna Dealer Meeting
– which made a stop at the Ontario venue –
and had one more rider to cheer on during
the night program! Dudek was in contention to
qualify for the main event in nearly every race
he lined up for, but he had to settle for racing
in the Baja Designs Night Race as his coup de
grace for the evening.
Check out the January 2012 issue of
Dirt Rider for a feature story on Graffunder’s
Zip-Ty Racing Husqvarna TE310!
Choice dealer Awards
The HMNA dealer list continues to grow, and to say about several dealerships, which led to
we already have lots of outstanding dealers Regional awards also being presented. Hall’s
flying the Husqvarna banner! At the 2011 Husqvarna was awarded for the Northeast
Dealer Show in Corona, CA, several awards region, Bill’s Motorcycle Plus in the
were presented to the top dealerships in the Northwest, Gateway Husqvarna Motorcycles
country, with Tri-County Powersports being in the Southeast and PJ’s Husqvarna in the
named the National Dealer of the Year, and Southwest.
“We are very fortunate in having so many
MotoXotica named the
great
dealerships
Aftersales Dealer of the
carry the Husqvarna
Year.
brand
in
North
“Tri-County
America,” said Kris
continues to market the
Odwarka,
HMNA’s
brand in creative ways,”
2011 Natio
nal Dealer
President.
“These
said Husqvarna Market
of the Year
dealerships in particular
Sales
Professional
earned regional awards
Jeff Konicke. “They
for going above and
are doing a great job
beyond by promoting
with penetrating their
Tri-County
events, hosting demo
immediate marketplace
Powersport
s
rides and being active
as well as surrounding
with the brand in local
areas. The dealership
racing.
Their
great
is very resourceful
personalities, knowledge
in the Aftersales
of the product line and
department, and their
passion make each one of
service department
them tremendous assets to
has proven itself to
Husqvarna.”
be very resilient in the toughest of times. Paul
Pecoraro and the crew at Tri-County are a true For more on the Husqvarna 2011 Dealer
Meeting, go to page 12. For a complete listing
asset to our success.”
Husqvarna’s four MSPs had great things of dealers, turn to the inside back cover.
Husqvarna
Motorcycle
s NA, LLC
The crew at Motorcycle USA get ready for busy day of multi-media
and multi-tasking at the Husqvarna’s 2012 press day.
Media Takes a Spin
The 2012 line of Husqvarna off-road
motorcycles made an early and complete
arrival in the United States this year,
and members of the media and select
industry guests were welcomed out
to The Ranch in Anza, California in
September to check out all 13 models.
The presentation alone was rather
impressive, given that no one could seem
to recall the last time the entire line of
Husqvarna motorcycles was dished out
so early in the model year, and all in one
sitting!
Initial impressions of the bikes
were vastly positive, and the ride day
guests were particularly intrigued by
the all-new TXC310, the re-vamped
TC250 and the fine-tuned line of TE dualpurpose bikes.
Watch the pages of magazines such
as Motorcyclist, Dirt Rider, Dirt Bike,
Cycle World and more for upcoming
features on the 2012 Husqvarna model
line introduction at The Ranch!
Cycle World’s Ryan Dudek (above and right)
was factory RIDER for a day aboard Cory
Graffunder’s Zip-Ty Racing Husqvarna TE310
at the Ontario AMA EnduroCross.
Due to an unfortunate practice crash only
days before the Summer X Games, Zip-Ty
Husqvarna’s Cory Graffunder was sidelined
with a broken wrist and unable to participate in
the premier Enduro X Racing event.
The “Gray Thunder” is now back in
action, but was forced to sit out the majority
of the AMA EnduroCross rounds in 2011.
Multiple magazine editors took advantage of
the vacancy under the Zip-Ty tent, however,
and were guest riders on Graffunder’s TE310.
Husqvarna north america’s brand new
Corona, California headquarters.
The pros were busy elsewhere, but the hard working Husqvarna motorcycles north america
staff manned (and woman’d) two teams at the Glen Helen 24 Hour Endurance Race!
48 Hours of Husqvarna
RiDE MORE isn’t just a catch
phrase; it’s our way of life at
Husqvarna. The Zip-Ty Husqvarna
team couldn’t fit the 24 Hours of
Glen Helen into this year’s race
calendar, but that didn’t stop
“Team Husky” from representing
at the mother of all Endurance
races.
Two teams, comprised
of Husqvarna employees and
friends, raced at the 13th Annual
HYR 24 Hour, and both teams
recorded flawless finishes aboard
2011 TC449 bikes.
Husqvarna Tech Specialist
Charles Jirsa dedicated his team’s
effort to his late mother, Olivia
Jirsa, who passed away several
weeks earlier. “This was always
her favorite event,” Jirsa said.
“So this team is dedicated to her
memory. A lot of my family and
friends came out, so it means a lot
to all of us to have a fun race and
get a good finish. She would have
loved it.”
Husqvarna provided further
support at the event by catering
dinner for all 24 Hour racers.
Check out a video of Husqvarna
teams in action at the 13th annual
HYR 24 Hours of Glen Helen
Dirt Rider magazine test rider Chris Barrett
puts in some hot laps on the Carlsbad replica
track at The Ranch.
motocross Legend
Jim Gibson did some
test riding for
DIRT Illustrated.
New CALIF HEADQUARTERS
Only days before the annual dealer
meeting, the HMNA staff celebrated
the opening of their brand-new Corona,
California headquarters. Beautiful new
glass walled offices, Mexican food,
an open bar and a host of Husqvarna
motorcycles – both new and vintage –
welcomed dealers, media and guests on
September 16th to the new location.
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MotoXotica – Husqvarna’s Aftersales Dealer of the Year – of Vacaville, California celebrated the
sale of their 500th brand new Husky in September!
ENJOY a virtual tour of Husqvarna’s
North America headquarters, courtesy
of Steve Giberson at Vital MX.
MotoXotica Sells 500th Husky!
Dan Blum and the crew at MotoXotica in Vacaville, California recently celebrated the sale of their
500th brand new Husqvarna motorcycle!
“We put together folders for each bike we get, and we assign a number, so we knew ahead of
time that we were getting close to our 500th,” said Ann Blum of MotoXotica. “We thought it would
be fun to make a big deal for our 500th bike so Dan had the graphics made up.”
MotoXotica has been carrying the Husqvarna brand since 1998, and sold their 500th Husky on
September 29, 2011. “That doesn’t even count our used ones sold,” added Blum.
Fred Ramsay is the proud new owner of the 2011 TE310, which marked another impressive
milestone – Ramsay’s first new bike purchase since 1974.
Tech specialist Charles Jirsa dedicated his team’s effort to his late mother, Olivia Jirsa.
A big thanks to lori bryant and the crew at Glen Helen for hosting the Husqvarna teams!
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Eighteen AMA national number one plates, seven
International Six Day Enduro (ISDE) medals, two OMA
championships and even an ISDE World Cup Trophy
adorn the walls of Husqvarna’s winningest off-road
racer. Who is the celebrated champion behind this
impressive resume? None other than Mandi Mastin!
The Hall’s Cycles-backed rider recently wrapped
up her 11th (yes, eleventh!) consecutive National
Enduro championship aboard her Husqvarna TXC250.
Along with seven other AMA number one plates and
two OMA championships, Mastin has racked up an
unprecedented 20 national titles in her career, making
her the most decorated female rider in off-road.
Now at the tail end of her 2011 season, Mastin
looks to cap off her year with an appearance at the AMA
EnduroCross finale in Las Vegas. We caught up with
the busy off-road racer to hear about her 2011 season,
and what’s in store for 2012 (hint: she has no plans to
slow down)!
Each year the EICMA Motorcycle Show in
Milan, Italy dishes up plenty of new bikes
and futuristic machinery to the international
motorcycle crowd, and Husqvarna used
the opportunity to make a splash with a
bold new concept: The MOAB. This 650
scrambler was the proud centerpiece of
the Husky display, with the retro-inspired
styling invoking the legendary image of Steve
McQueen.
The color scheme, right down to every last
detail, both in bodywork and mechanics, is
taken from Steve McQueen’s immortal 400.
Yeah, it is. Eleven in a row! It makes me feel old when I
see that! [laughs]
This year has been really difficult. It seems like everything
this year was crammed into the summer. From June to
August, I was so slammed because not only do I have a
full-time job and my racing, but I also have the container
Yeah, pretty much. I think I’m going to do the same thing.
I’ll do the GNCCs and National Enduros. Every year I talk
about not doing the National Enduros because they are so
spread out and it’s more expensive with all the driving. But
then at the same time I look at the 11 championships and
I don’t want to just give it up. So I’m pretty sure next year
And this is your 11th National Enduro title?
On top of having a full race schedule with National
Enduro and GNCC, you also have the ISDE every
year, which is a huge commitment. How have you
been able to keep up that pace?
As for 2012, do you already have a program put
together?
I’ll do the National Enduros, the GNCCs and then I’d
like to do more EnduroCross rounds. And once I actually
see the schedules, I’ll see if I can get anything else on my
plate! [laughs]
With so much success in the National Enduro series
here, have you thought about competing in any World
Enduros?
I was trying to do one last year. But it was short notice
and I couldn’t get things put together in time. I did talk to
people this year in Finland about trying to do a couple of
the rounds [in 2012] and I talked to Maria [Forsberg] and
she wants to do them, too. The World Enduros are really
technical and the courses look really fun. And the girls like
Ludevine Puy and the Swedish and the German girls are
really good riders. I know Maria would do well at them
and I think I’d do good, too. So yes, I would really like to
try out some of the world rounds.
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said. “In the desert it always
feels really natural. You
don’t have to change the
gearing because the sixspeed
transmission
gives
you a lot of bottom end and
still a lot of top end. I ran
stock gearing all year.”
The Ridgecrest, California
native looks to defending
his USDR championship once
more in 2012, along with
contesting the AMA National
Hare & Hound series and Best In
The Desert.
nuda??
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Nick Burson aboard a Zip-ty
TXC511 on his way to cLAIMING
ANOTHER U.S. DESERT RACING
title - HIS FIFTH CONSECUTIVE!
David burson PHOTO
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I’m really stoked to end the
series on such a good note!”
Aside from a nearly
flawless season in USDR,
Burson had several other
high points in 2011, such as his
victory at the VCMC Qualifier
Enduro at “The Ranch”, where
his
strong
performance
showcased his skill as a tightterrain specialist, as well as a
desert authority. Much like his
2011 Husqvarna TXC511, Burson
is very at home in the wideopen, high-speed terrain, but
is surprisingly capable in the
technical conditions as well.
“The TXC511 with CTS
handles really well,” Burson
The MOAB can trace its origins to our models
from that period, legendary bikes that are offroad milestones, especially in the U.S. This is
one reason for the name MOAB – after the
evocative desert in Utah which every year
draws huge numbers of off-road bikers.
Its design follows the lead of the latest
generation Husqvarna models, including the
concave shape of the fenders, and unique
front number plate. Tradition and high-tech
innovation blend successfully with unique
details like the digital instrument panel
situated in the upper crossbar, the LEDs on
the front number holder and the tail light.
Husqvarna Italy unveiled another innovative
piece – this one off the assembly line and
not a concept platform. The Nuda 900 has
entered production and has many asking
if this hybrid Supermoto/Naked bike will
reach North American shores. There are no
plans at this point, but the Nuda 900 and
900R are further evidence of ideas evolving
at Husky. Keep your eyes peeled for more!
NICK BURSON:CHAMPION!
All Nick Burson needed to
do was finish the race - or
in this case, make it to the
halfway point - to claim the
title, but the dominant USDR
star decided to close out his
season with another win. Zip-Ty
Husqvarna’s Burson charged
to a convincing win at Red
Mountain, California for the
fifth and ultimate round of the
U.S. Desert Racing championship.
“I actually led from the
beginning,” Burson said. “But
I took it easy for an hour
because you only have to do
half the race to get points.
But once I got an hour in, I
relaxed and picked up the pace.
Meo & Salminen Crowned
enduro World Champions!
Scan to see the Husqvarna CH Racing
team in action at round one of the 2011
World Enduro Championship.
Who is the most decorated female in off-road? With 11 consecutive National Enduro championships, Mandi Mastin might be!
for the Six Days. So the big container that gets loaded
with all the bikes, inventory, all that. I do all that now. So
we have to do that in the spring, get all that coordinated
and this year it shipped in June. To be honest, it was
really tough.
When we got back from Six Days, I actually didn’t
race for about five weeks. I just came home and I was
pretty burned out just from everything going on and just
took a break.
It’s been kind of up and down. It’s been a bit of a roller
coaster. But at the same time I’ve learned a whole lot. I’m
on a new bike, my Husky is great. It’s been a lot of learning
throughout the whole year, so it’s been up and down, but
in the end I’m happy and I ended up winning the National
Enduro championship.
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Mighty
Mandi
CH Racing’s Juha Salminen recently wrapped up the E1 World Enduro Championship, marking Husqvarna’s 82ND world racing title!
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The former two-time GNCC
ow many cc’s does it in this year has resulted in this title.”
take to win an Enduro Throughout seven two-day events in champion now has eight WEC personal
2011, Meo claimed seven day-victories, championships under his belt, and his
2 World Championship?
most recent title marked Husqvarna’s
Most would say 450, but Husqvarna and only finished off the podium once.
proved that 310 can do the trick… in fact, “Finishing races and being consistent 80th world racing title! Husqvarna also
is what winning championships is all claimed the manufacturers titles in both
it can do it with two rounds to spare!
the E1 and E2 divisions in 2011
Husqvarna celebrated its first
through Meo and Salminen’s wins.
World
Enduro
Championship
Claiming two world titles in
“This has been a fantastic season
title of 2011 with Antoine Meo on
a single season is quite an
for us in so many ways,” said
September 4 at the GP of Andorra,
Husqvarna Racing coordinator
and a second WEC title with Juha
accomplishment – wrapping
Martino Bianchi. “The most
Salminen at the GP of France.
them both up before the end of
important thing is that we proved
Through two flawless performances
the series is a statement.
the competitiveness and reliability
at the GP of Andorra – the WEC’s
of both the TE250 and TE310.
penultimate event – Meo became the
first rider of 2011 to be crowned Enduro about. I’m so happy to have won the This is a great time for Husqvarna and
for everyone in the company, as well as
World Champion!
The Frenchman Enduro 2 world title. It’s fantastic.”
piloted his Husqvarna TE310 against At the final event of the Enduro for the CH Racing Team and all of their
rivals aboard more powerful 450cc World Championship – the GP of partners. It’s been a long and challenging
machines in the premier E2 division, and France – it was Salminen’s turn to season and now it’s time to enjoy what we
claimed his second-career WEC title celebrate a championship. The Finnish have achieved and celebrate!”
enduro phenom rode to victory in the Turn to page 14 for more on Salminen’s
with Husqvarna.
“It’s difficult to explain how I feel,” E1 division aboard a TE250, taking world-dominating CH Racing Monster
said Meo. “I’m overjoyed that all the hard the championship after day one of the Energy Husqvarna TE250!
work that everyone on the team has put French event.
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What the editors
are saying
H
usqvarna motorcycles continue to be a hit
with customers, but it’s been nice to receive
some positive press, to boot. Here’s a sampling of
what the top editors have to say.
We were thrilled to
reveal the 2012 line
of Husqvarna offroad motorcycles
to the media in
August of 2011,
and since then,
the newest Husky
models have been
splashed across the
pages of motorcycle
magazines, and
appearing in
features, reviews
and videos on the
web. Here’s another
look at the entire
line of 2012 Huskys.
Cycle News –
September 2011
scan for more press reviews
“We’ll get straight to the point
– [the new TXC310] is a kick
in the pants to ride. It has a fun
motor that covers all the bases…
But what probably stood out most was the TXC’s light-feeling and agile
chassis. Steering is light and precise and is just so easy to throw around and
maneuver. We’re quite sure this will be Husky’s most sought-after off-road
machine in 2012.”
Dirt Bike Magazine – October 2011
“For some time, we’ve suspected that this is the best bike in the Husky line.
Now that we have some time on it, we realize the 310 can contend as the
best dual-sport bike anywhere.”
Motorcyclist – May 2011
“Husqvarna is a great marque, and support behind the bikes is at an alltime high, so expect to see a greater number of the red-and-white bikes on
the tracks and trails near you.”
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TXC Cross-Country
Made for the trail, but bred for
competition, the Husqvarna line
of TXC motorcycles is designed
to meet the high demands of U.S.
off-road racing. Based on the TE
platform and infused with the
high-performance tuning of the
TC motocrossers, these hybrids
bring a sharp competitive edge
to the rugged world of off-road
competition. Bored and stroked
from the 250cc platform, the allnew TXC310 provides phenomenal
low-end torque while still retaining
quick-handling characteristics of a
small-bore.
TE Dual-Purpose
For 2012, the most versatile line of
street-legal off-road motorcycles
widens its scope even more with the
introduction of the revised TE250.
Nearly two inches shorter than the
310 by way of lowered suspension,
the TE250 is very approachable for
“inseam-challenged” riders. At the
same time, it spares nothing when
it comes to the high-performance
and top-level components of the
Husqvarna TE line!
TC/CR Motocross/GP
A dose of F1 race technology
punches up the performance of
the new TC250. The chassis is
fine-tuned with revised Kayaba
suspension and a stronger chromoly
frame. Robust power and sharp
handling make it Husky’s most
competitive 250 yet.
Get ready to flex some muscle on
the track with the re-vamped TC449.
Upgraded ignition, revised valve
timing and redesigned velocity
stack equal big power gains on
the 2012 TC449.
The rules of competition may have
changed, but the fun-factory of an
eighth-liter two-stroke has not. Take
to the track on a Husqvarna CR125
and take along the prime schoolboy
class advantage – a 144cc top-end
kit – free with every 125!
WR Two-Stroke
Cross-Country
The premix is still flowing at
Husqvarna, where the WR line of
off-road two-strokes is still going
strong. The ultimate in light weight
and quick-revving power, the
WR125, WR250 and WR300 continue
to provide outstanding performance
and exceptional reliability.
F ull-line feature of 2012 Husqvarna off- road motorcycles
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“A performance dirt bike with a license plate is no longer an anomaly.”
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2012 Husqvarna
DUAL PURPOSE / Cross Country / Motocross
TE310
WR250/300
TXC310
WR Two-STROKE
Cross-Country
TE449/511
TE DUAL PURPOSE
TC250
TXC Cross-Country
TC MOTOCROSS/GP
TC449
TXC250
WR125
TE250
CR125
TXC511
Engine
Displacement
Bore x Stroke
Compression
Fuel System
Transmission
Starting
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Fuel Capacity
Seat Height
Curb Weight
Sug. Retail Price
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TE250
TE310
TE449
TE511
TXC250
TXC310
TXC511
Four-stroke
249.5cc
79 x 50.9mm
13.6:1
EFI w Mikuni D42
6 speed Electric/kick
Kayaba 48mm fork
Kayaba single shock
2.25 gallons
35.8 in.
246.4 lbs.
$7,599
Four-stroke
302.5cc
82 x 57.35mm
13:1
EFI w Mikuni D45
6 speed Electric/ kick
Kayaba 48mm fork
Kayaba single shock
2.25 gallons
37.4 in.
247 lbs.
$8,199
Four-stroke
449.6cc
98 x 59.6mm
12:1
EFI w Keihin D46
6 speed
Electric
Kayaba 48mm fork
Kayaba single shock
2.51 gallons
37.7 in.
249.1 lbs.
$8,699
Four-stroke
477.5cc
101 x 59.6mm
12:1
EFI w Keihin D46
6 speed
Electric
Kayaba 48mm fork
Kayaba single shock
2.51 gallons
37.7 in.
249.1 lbs.
$8,999
Four-stroke
249.5cc
79 x 50.9mm
13.6:1
EFI w Mikuni D42
6 speed Electric/kick
Kayaba 48mm fork
Kayaba single shock
2.25 gallons
37.4 in.
239.4 lbs.
$7,399
Four-stroke
302.5cc
82 x 57.35mm
13:1
EFI w Mikuni D45
6 speed Electric/kick
Kayaba 48mm fork
Kayaba single shock
2.25 gallons
37.4 in.
240.5 lbs.
$7,889
Four-stroke
477.5cc
101 x 59.6mm
12:1
EFI w Mikuni D46
6 speed Electric
Kayaba 48mm fork
Kayaba single shock
2.51 gallons
37.9 in.
242.5 lbs.
$8,299
Engine
Displacement
Bore x Stroke
Compression
Fuel System
Transmission
Starting
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Fuel Capacity
Seat Height
Curb Weight
Sug. Retail Price
WR125
WR250
WR300
CR125
TC250
TC449
Two-stroke
124.8cc
54 x 54mm
8.8:1
38mm Mikuni TMX
6 speed Kick
Kayaba 48mm fork
Sachs single shock
2.5 gallons
38.4 in.
222.7 lbs.
$5,999
Two-stroke
249.3cc
66.4 x 72mm
8.4:1
38mm Mikuni TMX
5 speed Kick
Kayaba 48mm fork
Sachs single shock
2.5 gallons
38.76 in.
235.9 lbs.
$6,799
Two-stroke
293.1cc
72 x 72mm
6.9:1
38mm Mikuni TMX
5 speed Kick
Kayaba 48mm fork
Sachs single shock
2.5 gallons
38.76 in.
235.9 lbs.
$6,999
Two-stroke
124.8cc
54 x 54.5mm
8.8:1
38mm Mikuni TMX
6 speed Kick
Kayaba 48mm fork
Sachs single shock
2.25 gallons
38.8 in.
202.8 lbs.
$5,999
Four-stroke
249.5cc
79 x 50.9mm
13.5:1
EFI w Keihin D42
5 speed Kick
Kayaba 48mm fork
Kayaba single shock
1.7 gallons
38.8 in.
220.5 lbs.
$6,999
Four-stroke
449.6cc
98 x 59.6mm
13:1
EFI w Keihin D46
5 speed Electric
Kayaba 48mm fork
Kayaba single shock
2.11 gallons
37.9 in.
240.0 lbs.
$7,999
For more info on the
2012 Models, scan here.
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Eventual winner Jason Thomas (17) and the rest of the “Dirty Dozen”
prepare for the final dealer kart race at Pole Position Raceway.
Husqvarna 2012 Dealer Meeting
new model introduction
MSP Fred Hoess (left) with the Fred Andrews wrecking crew
who came out west for the Husky Dealer Meeting.
Husqvarna of Atlanta’s Mandy Rinne
checks out the 2012 TE250 Low.
W
ith all the recent progress at Husqvarna,
it might be hard to keep up. Fortunately
HMNA invited all its dealers out to Corona,
California to see all the development first hand.
The 2011 Husqvarna Dealer Meeting weekend
started off with the Open House of the brand
new Husky Headquarters, where dealers
joined industry guests and media for a cocktail
party and viewing of the entire 2012 line. On
Saturday morning it was off to the races – the
kart races that is. Pole Position Raceway was
host to the dealer meeting and discussions,
immediately followed by lunch and some fullcontact racing.
Bill Farrell of Bill’s Motorcycles
in Salem, Oregon takes to the
Carlsbad track on a 2012 WR125.
Evan Sch
ult
that it is z of Schultz Cy
cle & ATV
possible
p
to moto
a street- roves
legal bik
e.
Saturday night Husqvarna dealers headed
to the Ontario AMA EnduroCross where they
were guests at the Zip-Ty Racing pits and
were treated to a track-walk and dinner at the
Citizen’s Business Bank Arena. On Sunday
dealers were turned loose on Carlsbad
Raceway at The Ranch in Anza, California
for a full day of fun in the dirt. Dealers got to
RiDE MORE on the full line of 2012 Huskys
with guests such as Fred Andrews of FAR
Husqvarna, Larry Roeseler, Chuck Sun and Ty
Davis. Check out pictures and faces from the
September event, which preceded what will be
a season of record sales!
FAR Husqvarna’s Jason Thomas turned MANY hot laps at The Ranch.
Alexander Smith
of Malcolm Smith
Motorsports
gets some style
through the pits.
Factory Sales and Marketing manager
Max Mucchietto delivers his message
to the dealers.
Mike “Sn
ow
of Butch plow” Lemke
’s
(left) am Powersports
us
Jeff Kon ed Husky’s
ic
knock-k ke with his
nock jok
es.
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Scott Cox Photo
HMNA president Kris Odwarka
hosted a round-table discussion .
Husky dealers join AMA EnduroCross promoter
Lance Bryson for a track walk on Saturday night.
The busy Husky pit crew prepares to hand off the Zip-Ty race
replica to Central Jersey Cycles’ Bryan Wallace.
Thomas Moser, Max, and BMW MotOrRad’s
Pieter Dewall get cozy on the 2012 TE250.
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Pro ride Juha Salminen’s
J
uha Salminen is no stranger to
amount of effort this year and that’s been
he is one of the best off-road riders in
a fantastic season and it feels great to be
the world today. The “Flying Finn” has
world champion again.”
had a challenging last few years, but it is
“In the U.S., the TE250 is a dual-purpose
little surprise to see him back on top with
bike, but the European-spec TE250 is
another Enduro World Championship
most closely related to our TXC250,”
on his CH Racing Monster Energy
explained Husqvarna Product and
Husqvarna TE250!
Racing Manager Derek Sorenson. “A lot
Salminen’s championship marked the
of the research and development for our
second World Enduro title for Husqvarna
250cc cross-country four-stroke come
in 2011, as Antoine Meo topped the
straight from the CH Racing team, and
prestigious Enduro 2 division at the
we obviously couldn’t have a better
previous round aboard a TE310.
team for the task. Juha has helped us
“It’s great to have won another title, and
bring the Husqvarna marquee back to
to be a part of what has been a fantastic
where it belongs – on top of the podium
season for Husqvarna,” said Salminen.
in the world’s most prestigious off-road
“Everyone on the team has put in a huge
championship.”
winning, and there is little doubt that
CH Racing TE250
rewarded with two world titles. It’s been
Juha Salminen’s TE250 is most
comparable to the U.S. spec TXC250;
scan here for more info on it!
WRP Handlebar
KYB Suspension tuned
by Technical Touch
Polisport Plastics
Castrol Oils
Ohlin Shock
Kite Triple Clamps
Blackbird Racing Graphics
Leo Vince Exhaust
TwinAir Filters
Vertex Piston
RK Takasago Chain
DP Brakes
SuperB Battery
Braking Rotors
CHT Chiaravalli Sprockets
Michelin Tires
Jonty Edmunds PHOTO
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Gearing Up
in dealerships now
Andy Jefferson
Aftersales Manager
Ride it, wear it, live it!
Race Team Jersey
Race Team Cap
$42.95
Part # HMT1LSAM(Size)*
$16.96
Part # HMRCA20U0
Race Team Backpack
$49.54
Part # HMR1SBAU0
Race Team Pants
$149.95
Part # HMT1PAM(Size)*
When asked to build a Husky
dream machine, Aftersales
Manager Andy Jefferson sourced
unique performance parts and
accessories from his Aftersales
collection and set about crating
this very trick TXC310 (pictured
below). He was also kind enough
to share his shopping list...
Husqvarna Aftersales TXC310
Item No.
Item Description
Model
8000B1371 Aluminum Gas Cap
250/310
8000H2447 Aluminum Oil Cap
250/310
8000H1434 Red Read Sprocket
250/310
8000H4065 Front Carbon Disk Guard
250/310
8000H4082 Rear Carbon Disk Cover
250/310
8000H4086 Carbon Chain Guide
250/310
8000H4094 Carbon Counter Guard
250/310
8000H4102 Carbon Heat Protector
250/310
8000h2438 Aluminum Skid Plate
250/310
HMGKTC250 Replica Graphics Kit
250/310
8000H2996 White Plastic Kit
250/310
80C0A8482 White Fork Guard SM630 RH
ALL
80C0A8481 White Fork Guard SM630 RH
ALL
80C0A0633 White Fork Guard Plate SM630
ALL
Pro Circuit Pipe TXC310
310 ONLY
AME Red Grips
250/310
Red CV4 Hoses
250/310
ARC Clutch Lever for Brembo
All
ARC Front Brake Lever for Brembo All
Retail
$80.50
$21.95
$71.72
$182.97
$121.97
$91.48
$54.89
$103.68
$201.15
$41.73
$64.40
$7.83
$7.83
$2.30
$499.95
$9.95
$159.95
$64.95 $64.95
Enduro Gloves
$42.95
Part # HMT1GXAM(Size)*
Enduro Jacket
$186.86
Part # HMT1JKAM(Size)*
Carbon Protected Gloves
$63.14
Part # HMT1GSAM(Size)*
Folding Chair
w/bag
$19.26
Part # HM014
Enduro Pants
$146.38
Part # HMT1PBM(Size)*
Hydration Pack
$57.73
Part # HMA09B001
Front Carbon
Disk Guard
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Coffee Mug
$2.84
Part # HMA1MUA01
Pro Circuit
Exhaust
Husqvarna reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in price, colors, materials, equipment, specifications and models.
*See your local dealer for
sizing information
ARC
Levers
AME Red
Grips
Aluminum
Skid Plate
Aluminum
Gas Cap
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Tom wrote: Sign me up for a 250
or 300 ...
Shaun wrote: cheering, just got me a
2010 te 450. go the huskys!
Daryl wrote: Ive got a te510 and its the
best dual sport out there. Need to do a
So Cal dual sport ride.
Ryan wrote: picking up a 2011 sms630
tomorrow thanks to the generous
Husqvarna financing, stoked!
Dale wrote: Hey... A big shout out for
Fred Hoess! The guy is just the person
Husqvarna needed out here in the
Northeastern part of the country. The guy
bleeds RED and has a very loyal following
of Husqvarna dealers and riders.... GO
FRED and congratulations to Husqvarna
NA for putting the right guy on the job!
Scott wrote: real heroes can ride
anything and be good at it.
Thane wrote: Almost makes me miss
my TXC250 but my wr300 is so much
more fun!
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Patrick wrote: Looking at these pics I am
like like like like....
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(623) 932-0600
Avondale, AZ
Munroe Motors
(415) 626-3496
San Francisco, CA
Motor Cycle Center, Inc.
(630) 782-2010
Villa Park, IL
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Hamburg, NJ
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Willow Grove, PA
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(502) 622-2780
Tuscon, AZ
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(831) 475-3619
Santa Cruz, CA
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(217) 789-0107
Springfield, IL
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(609) 758-1887
New Egypt, NJ
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(215) 712-7433
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(928) 773-7930
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(928) 445-2500
Prescott Valley, AZ
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(707) 462-8653
Ukiah, CA
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(502) 633-7100
Shelbyville, KY
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(505) 323-6700
Albuquerque, NM
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(864) 232-7223
Greenville, SC
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Long Beach, CA
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(707) 446-4282
Vacaville, CA
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(508) 854-1377
Worcester, MA
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(775) 355-8810
Reno, NV
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(512) 345-7433
Austin, TX
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(626) 449-3742
Pasadena, CA
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(916) 344-2141
Sacramento, CA
Armand’s Powersports
(781) 294-1645
Halifax, MA
Rockwell Cycles, Inc.
(845) 446-3834
Fort Montgomery, NY
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(760) 746-6001
Escondido, CA
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(530) 221-6612
Redding, CA
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(989) 755-0612
Reese, MI
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(516) 352-7474
New Hyde Park, NY
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Hurst, TX
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(760) 747-1360
Escondido, CA
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Woodland Park, CO
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(269) 965-0571
Battle Creek, MI
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(631) 289-9242
Medford, NY
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(619) 233-4762
San Diego, CA
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(860) 455-1233
Chaplin, CT
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(763) 425-2178
Osseo, MN
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(716) 537-2309
Holland, NY
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(760) 342-1800
Indio, CA
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(860) 283-7223
Thomaston, CT
Butch’s Powersports
(218) 493-4434
Barnesville, MN
Motohio European Motorbikes
(614) 759-6686
Columbus, OH
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(951) 687-1300
Riverside, CA
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(203) 792-3900
Danbury, CT
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(314) 427-9095 St. Louis, MO
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(330) 386-7353
Lisbon, OH
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(949) 642-0546
Costa Mesa, CA
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(305) 557-1311
Hialeah, FL
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(573) 334-7223
Cape Girardeau, MO
L&D Race Tech Inc.
(503) 861-2636
Warrenton, OR
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(714) 540-2920
Santa Ana, CA
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of Atlanta
(770) 984-9844
Marietta, GA
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(816) 478-9393
Independence, MO
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(503) 585-1153
Salem, OR
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(417) 588-3550
Lebanon, MO
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(412) 257-3188
Morgan, PA
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(910) 251-3733
Wilmington, NC
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(814) 368-9944
Bradford, PA
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(828) 255-6600
Asheville, NC
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(717) 469-9484
Grantville, PA
Rick wrote: My 08 TE 250 is SWEET!!!!
Robert wrote: TXC450!!! Still in the
game!!!
Alonso wrote: tc 449 2012!! cant wait
Lukasz wrote: TE250... Can’t wait for
some trail riding...
Dave wrote: My first Husky. 1996 wxc
250. one bad machine
Muschel wrote: Why say anything if your
not riding the best? TE310 !!
Jim wrote: ... hope bmw can bring them
back to the fame they once had
Joseph wrote: If you crash in the woods
and nobody hears it, does the crash
count? 08TE610=good clean fun
Jason wrote: Wow I just read the
November issue of Dirt Bike Magazine..
That looks like a fantastic bike you
and Ty Davis put together for your
Endurocross efforts. That thing is
sweet and you guys are putting
Husqvarna Motorcycles-usa back
on the map. Ride on
Craig wrote: Cr125 1973
Joe wrote: Mom.....Dad.....can we
keep him?
Curt wrote: I’ll have to get by with my ‘03
te610e and ‘11 te310. Somehow... ;-)
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Baja California, Mexico
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Fresno, CA
Tim wrote: Having fun on my TC450 on
the MX Main @ Cahuilla Creek MX SoCal!
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Tim wrote: Cross Trails tire crossing,
I almost look like I know what I’m doing.
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- 1978 model fully restored !!
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(808) 235-8711
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Woodinville, WA
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Warrens, WI
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