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2025 HUSQVARNA MOTOCROSS MODELS ANNOUNCED : MORE 2-STROKES ARE COMING

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Husqvarna has simply launched all the knowledge on their 2025 Motocross lineup and to everyones shock they’ve expanded the 2-Stroke mannequin class with two model new fashions. The TC300 and the TC150 are new to the Husqvarna line however naturally are similar to the KTM variations of the identical bikes. Below is the official info and pictures from Husqvarna :

Husqvarna Motorcycles units a brand new and better customary for pure motocross efficiency in 2025 with a strengthened line-up of seven machines for the brand new mannequin 12 months. Multiple technical updates embody revised frames, engine mounts, bodywork, and suspension settings, which all mix to create an elevated using expertise with two thrilling, new 2-stroke fashions added to the vary – the TC 150 and TC 300.

Based upon the class-leading TC 125, the brand new TC 150 bridges the hole between the TC 125 and the TC 250. Offering improved general energy and a substantial enhance to the torque, the TC 150 is the right machine for racers trying to achieve a bonus when competing in opposition to 250 cc 4-stroke machines. Assembled with race-tested parts all through and offering all riders with confidence-inspiring dealing with, the TC 150 actually strengthens the 2-stroke line-up obtainable from Husqvarna Motorcycles.

The similar philosophy applies to the brand new TC 300. Using the confirmed foundations of the TC 250, the 300 cc mannequin is able to racing with 450 cc 4-strokes because of its versatile engine that delivers distinctive torque and peak efficiency. Undoubtedly, the TC 300 units a brand new benchmark for motocross equipment, delivering the last word mixture of unsurpassed energy and rideability inside a light-weight building.

The FC 250 and FC 350 proceed to be powered by state-of-the-art, DOHC engines which might be designed to be light-weight and play a significant function in elevating general dealing with. Together with the FC 450 – the flagship motocross machine manufactured by Husqvarna Motorcycles – all 4-stroke fashions characteristic the newest know-how and digital rider aids for superior on observe efficiency.

The newest technology body ensures all seven fashions supply distinctive dealing with in 2025. With materials lowered across the higher shock mount and on the entrance of the chassis, the revisions have been launched to boost flex traits, cut back weight, and enhance cornering with out compromising straight-line stability. Additionally, and unique to the three 4-stroke machines, new engine mounts assist the agility of every bike.

Further chassis revisions embody new suspension settings, linkage seals, and a smaller diameter linkage bolt to avoid wasting weight whereas redesigned tank shrouds enable simpler entry to the adjusters on the WP shock. The seat top is 5 mm greater and wider on the lowest level for simpler motion on the bike whereas new, Swedish-inspired graphics create a particular look.

All fashions are expertly crafted with the newest know-how and rider aids, along with that includes an in depth record of premium aftermarket parts to make sure every machine delivers best-in-class rideability. New for 2025 are Dunlop’s newest MX34 tyres, which give improved acceleration and cornering, whereas ProTaper handlebars, ODI grips, and Brembo clutch and brake methods are retained for his or her confirmed efficiency and sturdiness.

Technical highlights:

  • Revised chassis for enhanced flex and cornering agility
  • New linkage seals and linkage bolt for smoother shock efficiency and weight financial savings
  • New Dunlop Geomax MX34 tyres for distinctive grip on all surfaces
  • New engine mounts on FC fashions additional enhance chassis flex
  • New WP suspension settings tailored to the revised chassis
  • Revised radiator shrouds completed with new graphics
  • Revised swingarm improves sturdiness of the chain slider
  • Slightly greater and wider seat with a high-grip cowl for optimum management and manoeuvrability
  • Throttle physique gas injection on 2-stroke engines ensures class-leading energy and rideability
  • FC 250 and FC 350 DOHC engines ship class-leading torque and peak energy
  • Multifunctional Map Select Switch gives two engine maps and homes the Quickshifter, Traction, and Launch Control buttons on all 4-stroke fashions
  • Aluminium-polyamide hybrid subframe building offers particularly calculated rigidity and superior sturdiness
  • WP XACT 48 mm entrance forks with AER know-how supply progressive end-of-stroke damping
  • WP XACT rear shock design with CFD-optimised fundamental piston and tool-free adjusters
  • High-performance Brembo hydraulic clutch system
  • Premium-quality ProTaper handlebars and ODI grips
  • Electric starter on all fashions powered by a light-weight Li-Ion 2.0 Ah battery

A contest-focused vary of Technical Accessories accompanies the launch of the 2025 motocross machines with the headlining part the Connectivity Unit Offroad. Once put in and paired with the free-to-download Ride Husqvarna Motorcycles app, riders can create and save a number of engine maps and suspension set-ups to swimsuit quite a lot of racing surfaces and circumstances.

Providing consolation, Swedish-inspired styling, and security for all riders, the Apparel assortment ensures most safety all through each race. The full vary consists of using gear and protecting put on with each product designed in step with the 2025 line-up of motocross fashions obtainable from Husqvarna Motorcycles.

The 2025 motocross vary will now be obtainable at authorised Husqvarna Motorcycles sellers worldwide. Availability could differ from nation to nation. For particulars on pricing and availability, please check with your nationwide Husqvarna Motorcycles subsidiary or importer.

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RIDING THE 2024 HUSQVARNA FC450 ROCKSTAR EDITION: THE WRAP

The 2024 Husqvarna FC450 Rockstar Edition must be one of many coolest wanting bikes within the present Husqvarna line–or possibly anybody’s line-up. We’ve been using one for about two weeks–or slightly our check rider Jared Hicks has. It’s been onerous to get him off it. This is the Husqvarna model of the KTM 450SX-F Factory Edition that we examined final month and has all the identical calling playing cards.

Jared Hicks on the 2024 Husqvarna Rockstar Edition

The prime of the record of latest stuff is the body itself, which is rather less inflexible. You’ve in all probability heard that every one the usual Austrian bikes within the mixed KTM-Husqvarna-GasGas line have drawn fireplace for being stiffer than the earlier era. We’ve discovered that this turns into much less of a problem with time. The metal frames require greater than 10 hours to “break in.” Actually, they carry on changing into extra compliant after that, too. Does that imply they are going to be too flexy after 100 hours? Yes, however that’s an issue for later. The 2024 Rockstar Edition begins off pre-broken-in. We nonetheless have lower than 10 hours on our check bike, however it will likely be attention-grabbing to see if it has such a dramatic change in dealing with with extra time. Right now we will report that, in back-to-back testing with a well-used customary FC450, the brand new body begins off feeling extra snug. You primarily really feel that within the rear suspension by means of the footpegs. This isn’t as massive a problem in entrance.

The 2024 Husky Rockstar 450 sells for $12,599.

The Husqvarna additionally will get all of the cool Rockstar options. They embody:
New bodywork
Updated suspension settings
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing graphics
FMF Racing Factory 4.1 silencer
Factory Racing CNC-machined triple clamps with adjustable offset [20 – 22 mm]
Factory Racing wheel set with black anodized CNC machined hubs
Carbon composite skid plate
Carbon composite entrance brake disc guard
Factory Racing holeshot machine
Soft, grey ODI lock-on grips
GUTS Factory excessive grip seat cowl
ProTaper handlebar and bar pad
Connectivity Unit Offroad (CUO) with GPS and Lit-Pro (with subscription)

The connectivity unit comes as customary tools. The subscription to LitPro is further.

That final characteristic is the one that also has our head spinning. When you obtain the Husqvarna Motorcycle App in your smartphone (the equal of KTM Connect), you may modify a number of engine parameters, together with throttle response and engine braking. You can also fine-tune traction management and Quickshift response. What we actually like is the connection to LitPro. That prices $69 a yr, however you get entry to a incredible quantity of knowledge about each experience. It tells you which of them gear you employ on which sections, what RPM you dwell in and how briskly you go from flip to show, even how far you soar. The motive that’s such a giant deal to us is as a result of we check bikes on a regular basis. We want we had this sort of know-how for the whole lot. If you’re extra of a stick-it-in-gear and go kind of man, you may not care as a lot as we do.

FMF Racing Factory 4.1 silencer

As far as the remainder of the motorbike goes, it appears like a crisp, well-dialed FC450. The suspension is full-travel, versus the usual mannequin, which has 5mm much less in entrance and 7mm much less within the rear with a purpose to decrease the seat peak. Most riders choose the decrease seat peak, however Jared says he likes the bike to be barely taller to maintain out of the ruts. To every his personal. Regardless of that, the extra compliant body makes the rear suspension really feel prefer it’s doing a a lot better job. The motor additionally feels a little bit snappier on the Rockstar Edition, in all probability because of the FMF exhaust. The FC450 motor, in case you don’t already know, is incredible. It has as a lot energy as something within the 450 class and it’s tremendous straightforward to make use of. The value isn’t low cost. The 2024 Husky FC450 Rockstar version will value you $12,599, which is $1400 greater than the usual mannequin. For the complete check, search for the June, 20204 print version of Dirt Bike.

2004 MEGA SHOOTOUT

The 2004 450 four-stroke/250 two-stroke mixed shootout.

Eight-bike shootouts are the norm in the present day, however it wasn’t all the time that method. In 2004, we mixed 250 two-strokes with 450 four-strokes for the most important shootout so far. Most of the testing was finished in Southern California, however for the climax we traveled to Cycle Ranch, close to San Antonio Texas. We enlisted the assistance of Kent Howerton and Gary Jones amongst others. Here’s the conclusion to the check, which appeared within the January, 2004 situation of Dirt Bike.

RATINGS

The KTM 450SX dominated the dyno, however riders felt the YZ450F was essentially the most highly effective.

POWER
1. Yamaha YZ450F
2. KTM 450SX
3. Honda CRF450R
4. Suzuki RM250
5. KTM 250SX
6. Yamaha YZ250
7. Honda CR250
8. Kawasaki KX250

This is the seat-of-the-pants model of the dyno chart. Yes, it differs from the actual dyno as a consequence of quite a lot of reasons-most importantly as a result of a dyno solely measures energy with the throttle vast open, and riders use all the throttle.

POWER USEABILITY
1. Honda CRF450R
2. Yamaha YZ250
3. KTM 250SX
4. Suzuki RM250
5. Yamaha YZ450F
6. KTM 450SX
7. Kawasaki KX250
8. Honda CR250R
This is the extremely subjective score in any other case generally known as “which motor did you like best?” The CRF is king right here, whereas the Yamaha stays a little bit bit an excessive amount of for some riders. The KTM 450 and Suzuki RM250 generated complaints about low-rpm glitches.

The Suzuki RM250 was the highest two-stroke

CORNERING
1. Suzuki RM250
2. Yamaha YZ250
3. Honda CR250R
4. Honda CRF450R
5. Yamaha YZ450
6. KTM 250SX
7. Kawasaki KX250
8. KTM 450SX
Don’t stroll away from this considering that the bikes in sixth, seventh and eighth don’t flip, In truth, all of those bikes are excel- lent in corners-it ain’t just like the outdated days. Ranking them, once more, is very subjective.

Kent Howerton and the fellows at VP Racing Fuel have been instrumental in placing collectively our testing at Cycle Ranch.

STABILITY
1. Yamaha YZ450F
2. Kawasaki KX250
3. Honda CRF450R
4. Yamaha YZ250
5. Honda CR250R
6. KTM 450SX
7. KTM 250SX
8. Suzuki RM250
The solely bikes that generated feedback about “wandering” or head shake have been the KTMs and the Suzuki.

Gary Jones

FORK
1. Honda CRF450R
2. Suzuki RM250
3. Honda CR250R
4. Kawasaki KX250
5. Yamaha YZ250
6. Yamaha YZ450F
7. KTM 450SX
8. KTM 250SX
The Yamahas and KTMs are vastly improved over final yr, so the fork race has tightened up. We would think about the fourth by means of eighth-place bikes in practically a useless warmth.

SHOCK
1. Yamaha YZ450F
2. Yamaha YZ250
3. Honda CRF450R
4. Honda CR250R
5. Suzuki RM250 6. Kawasaki KX250
7. KTM 450SX
8. KTM 250SX
Odd, however it looks as if a little bit weight truly helps rear suspension work well-the four- strokes usually labored higher than their two-stroke counter- elements. The KTMs have a lot wager ter rear shocks than earlier than and have been solely relegated to seventh and eighth locations due to bottoming points.

DETAILS
1. Honda CRF450R
2. Honda CR250R
3. KTM 250SX
4. KTM 450SX
5. Yamaha YZ450F
6. Yamaha YZ250
7. Suzuki RM250
8. Kawasaki KX250
It solely took Renthal bars to raise the Hondas to the highest of this throw-all class. We had issues with little {hardware} on the KTMs. Suzuki a minimum of has a brand new on-the-fly clutch adjuster.

THE WORD
How the large image seems for 2004

Everyone has their favourite and their least favourite. But they don’t all the time know why. Kent Howerton defined issues objectively and systematically. Some of the youthful riders simply stated their favourite bike “flowed like a smooth rap song.” Consistently, although, the Honda CRF450R was the highest machine. Everyone beloved the motor and the suspension. Everyone appreciated the best way it felt, began and even sounded. The YZ450F swayed one rider, however most put it in second place. The Yamaha is a very nice machine, however it’s nonetheless higher for Pros than regular folks. It must be famous that the majority the riders stated they would favor a two-stroke for a decent monitor or a supercross-style race. And the votes have been all around the map for prime 250. Jones beloved the KTM 250. Marshall was solidly behind the Honda 250. Howerton made a case for the Yamaha.

Of course, we now have final veto energy over all of the check riders. This yr we’ll declare an upset winner: the RM250 has the motor and, in the event you give it the possibility, the dealing with to be prime two-stroke and third total, narrowly beating the Yamaha YZ250. The YZ remains to be higher on some tracks, particularly tough, quick ones.

And subsequent within the pecking order is one other upset. There’s completely no motive you may’t win on a KTM 250SX this yr. As regular, it doesn’t shine fairly as brightly because the others within the suspension department-but the motor makes up for it. The Honda 250, KTM 450 and Kawasaki 250 comply with in that order, not as a result of they aren’t aggressive, however every had some flaw that saved it out of the working. The Honda wants low finish, the Kawasaki wants prime finish and the KTM wants manners.

That’s the large image. Each monitor and each rider throughout the nation has a pixel or two in that body. We’re guessing, although, that nobody’s private pecking order might be that totally different, a minimum of not on the prime. We’re fortunate–when you might have such a decisive winner, it’s straightforward to be proper.

CARSON BROWN IN THE HOUSE

We have been bummed to listen to that the 2024 Fasthouse Two-Stroke Championship was postponed. We have been happy to should alternative to spend a while with defending champion Carson Brown, although. We bought to spend a few days with him and his Yamaha/BRC 500. What a beast!

See you subsequent week!

–Ron Lawson
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LEAKY KTM OIL TANK: MR KNOW-IT-ALL

Dear Mr. Know-It-All,

My 2024 Husqvarna TE250 has been phenomenal—nice energy and ultrasmooth. But, I’ve seen my oil tank is already weeping oil after solely 20 hours. Are the oil tanks liable to cracking?

Bjorn

through [email protected]

weeping crude

Among the early TPI fashions, this was hit-and-miss, however the Austrian group was on high of recalling stated points. We have but to have any issues with any of our take a look at 300 TBI machines, however have gotten phrase from our inside man at a Husqvarna vendor that solely the 2024 TE250 fashions have a recall out on sure VIN numbers for this precise problem. We are being advised that some had been made utilizing a distinct provider, and the place the tanks are plastic and welded on the edges, there have been leakage points. Before flopping out your Amex card, attain out to your vendor and see in case your bike is underneath this recall and the dilemma will be warrantied.

MY HUSKY 300 IS A STEAMER!

my husky 300 is a steamer

Dear Mr. Know-It-All,

I used to be using my 2023 Husqvarna TX300, which solely has 10 hours on it, and the bike began billowing steam and smelling like coolant. Immediately, I shut the bike off and, fortunately, I used to be shut sufficient to my truck to push the machine again. Upon inspection I see the T-piece within the body for the cooling hoses has snapped and is the place I misplaced all of my coolant. To say I’m irritated is an understatement. I’m fortunate I used to be inside civilization. How on earth can I forestall this from persevering with?

Vadmar Wolf

through [email protected]

While this isn’t a pandemic, I’ve been aware about a smattering of those points in regards to the new TBI machines. The T-piece has inherent issues and doesn’t deal with warmth properly. I’ve two using companions who saddle up on TX300s, and each have swapped it out for a SamcoSport hose equipment. It fixes the opportunity of path drama and meltdowns.

LOSING CHARGE

Dear Mr. Know-It-All,

My 2023 Beta 430RR Race Edition isn’t charging. The battery retains going lifeless when using, and I’m uninterested in being stranded. Where ought to I flip?

Jason

losing charge

through [email protected]

Well, Jason, you sound like a little bit of a sniveler, which doesn’t bode properly in my tightly organized and really busy agenda. Unfortunately, on among the four-stroke Italian machines, the charging points are a sore spot. The most typical perpetrator is the regulator rectifier. Beta USA will little question handle this underneath guarantee. While changing the regulator, examine the rectifier plug itself. We have discovered among the pins contained in the plug to not be correctly crimped, so the wires are unfastened within the connection, making for a bitter charging problem.

A SILLY MILLIMETER WILL DO

Dear Mr. Know-It-All,

I’ve a ‘22 Husky TE250i that I take advantage of for some exhausting enduro-style path using, I like the bike, however my 59-year-old fingers want to have just a little simpler clutch pull. I consider it’s geared up with a 10mm clutch grasp cylinder, and I’ve heard a 9mm grasp would make for a barely simpler pull. My query is, how do I do know which Husky or KTM fashions got here with a 9mm clutch grasp that may work on my bike? And, is that this a worthwhile mod or ought to I simply get my left hand a fitness center membership?

Chris

a silly millimeter will dolosing charge

losing charge

through [email protected]

This is a hidden secret utilized by each high KTM/Husky 300 manufacturing facility rider in enduro, exhausting enduro and GNCC. The smaller piston (9mm) makes for a a lot simpler clutch pull with out dropping really feel or engagement. They come on the KTM 250 four-strokes, and you’ll realize it by trying underneath the perch and also you’ll see both the quantity 10, which is inventory on the 300s, or 9, which is inventory on the 250 four-strokes. Get one and you’ll by no means journey with out it once more!

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The 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 Wants To Be Your New Escape Hatch

At lengthy final, the await the 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 is over. Even with out spiked tires and those cool pre-production test graphics, it is nonetheless unmistakably a Svartpilen.

Powered by the tried-and-tested 799cc LC8c parallel twin engine, the modern and minimalist design additionally encompasses a 5-inch TFT sprint, LED lighting, an adjustable WP Apex suspension, and extra. Here’s every part it is advisable know in regards to the new bike proper from the horse’s mouth.

Engine and Power

The acquainted 799cc LC8c mill (not the up to date model present in the 2024 KTM 990 Duke) makes a claimed 77 kilowatts (simply over 103 horsepower). It’s well-known and liked for the ability it supplies because the beating coronary heart of the KTM 790 Duke and 790 Adventure/R. Please be aware that Husqvarna doesn’t listing an official torque determine for its tuning within the Svartpilen 801. This engine is mated to a six-speed gearbox outfitted with a PASC antihopping clutch and an up-and-down quickshifter.

Since it is geared toward each practicality and enjoyable, Husqvarna notes that the service interval for the Svart 801 is 15,000 kilometers, or about 9,320 miles and claims gasoline consumption figures of 4.5 liters per 100 kilometers (or about 1.1 gallons per 62 miles). 

Chassis

The 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 body is constructed from chromium-molybdenum tubular metal, which Husky says optimizes each its flex and rigidity traits. At the entrance of the 2024 Svartpilen 801, you may discover an adjustable WP Apex 43 entrance fork providing 140mm (5.5 inches) of suspension journey. In the rear, there is a matching WP Apex monoshock providing 150mm (5.9 inches) of journey. 

It rolls on a pair of 17-inch alloy wheels, which come shod in Pirelli MT60 RS rubber. Stopping energy is offered by a pair of J. Juan radially mounted four-piston calipers up entrance, that are paired with 30mm brake discs. In the rear, you may discover a single two-piston caliper and a 240mm brake disc. Bosch ABS additionally comes commonplace on the Svartpilen 801, with an out there Supermoto ABS mode.

Weight is a claimed 181 kilograms dry, which is how precisely zero individuals run their bikes in the event that they know what’s good for them. For reference, that is about 399 kilos. Since Husqvarna lists the gasoline tank capability at 14 liters, or about 3.6 gallons, we will moderately extrapolate a determine that is nearer to the curb weight by accounting for the burden of a tank filled with gasoline. 

If a gallon of gasoline weighs round six kilos, and you’ve got a 3.6 gallon gasoline tank, the burden needs to be round 21.6 kilos. That leaves us with a Svartpilen 801 with a curb weight of a minimum of 420.6 kilos, not together with different vital operating fluids similar to coolant, oil, and brake fluid.

Other Features

Additional highlights of the 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 embrace a five-inch TFT sprint and connectivity unit fitted as commonplace. Using the Ride Husqvarna Motorcycles smartphone app, you’ll be able to pair your appropriate smartphone along with your bike for navigation, calls, and music, as you’d count on from most bikes on this class in 2024. LED lighting can be commonplace on the Svartpilen 801.

Three experience modes can be found as commonplace: Street, Rain, and Sport. A fourth mode, Dynamic Mode, is on the market with the acquisition of the non-compulsory Dynamic Pack. This mode provides Cruise Control, plus ten ranges of motor slip adjustment and 5 ranges of anti-wheelie management. 

Additional commonplace fitment features a hazard warning gentle swap that is a part of the handlebar controls, in addition to an immobilizer to help in theft prevention.

Pricing and Availability

Husqvarna sells its bikes in a number of markets worldwide, and pricing and availability could differ by area. In the US, the MSRP for the 2024 Svartpilen 801 begins at $10,899. 

The 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 ought to begin to roll into licensed Husqvarna dealerships worldwide starting in June 2024.

Now that the main points are out, are you wanting ahead to using one, or perhaps even inserting an order along with your native Husqvarna supplier instantly?

Or had been you hoping for one thing completely different from what you see right here? RideAside’s govt editor Jonathon Klein hoped for one thing completely different, yelling into Slack, “WHY ISN’T THIS THE VITPILEN, HUSQVARNA?!”

Either method, tell us within the feedback.


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Hell Yeah, Husqvarna Confirms Svartpilen 801 Is On Its Way

It’s lastly occurred, mates. Husqvarna formally introduced that it is bringing a Svartpilen 801 to the lots. While it is not the 901 that we were thinking from the firm’s initial teaser, we’re undoubtedly not mad about it. The factor seems like much more enjoyable within the full teaser video that Husky launched to point out the brand new Svarty in motion.

It’s principally an prolonged model of the tasty little teaser it confirmed on the finish of February. We get to see the brand new Svart testing its limits on each ice and filth oval tracks, full with the requisite spiked tires. Two slippy surfaces, two riders, one bike to rule all of them, is Husqvarna’s messaging.

Here’s What We Know So Far About The 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801

  • The very very first thing we all know is that Husky says it is going to be a 2024 bike. The full announcement, together with all the specs, can be launched on March 19, 2024. Not a 2025 bike; a 2024. New bike season apparently is not fairly over but.
  • Secondly, the brand new Svart 801 weighs a claimed 181 kilograms, or about 399 kilos. It’s value noting right here that Husqvarna hasn’t specified whether or not it is a dry or a moist weight. However, contemplating that Husqvarna usually lists dry weights on its spec sheets, and that the Norden 901 has a listed dry weight of 204 kilograms (or 449 kilos), we expect it is protected to imagine that this determine can be a dry weight. 
  • While we at RideApart will usually do the mathematics to get just a little nearer to a real moist weight once we even have a gas capability determine we are able to work with, that is not the case for the Svartpilen 801 simply but. Look for that determine on March 19, 2024, when full specs can be accessible and we are able to thus faucet away at our calculators with aplomb. (It’s coming; we promise.)
  • The claimed horsepower determine given is 105, which signifies that that is the traditional, no-surprises LC8C parallel twin engine contained in the Svartpilen 801, and never the up to date, extra highly effective model. That’s not notably shocking, and extra detailed data can be accessible later in March 2024, as we have famous above.
  • The 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 will include Easy Shift, like many of the present lineup.

Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 Prototype - Riding 2

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What do you consider the 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 now that you’ve got had a greater take a look at it? What are you hoping that Husqvarna will reveal about it on March 19? Also, how quickly do you suppose this implies we are able to anticipate a Vitpilen 801 to comply with in its tracks? Let us know within the feedback!

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Husqvarna Announces Prices Of 2024 Vitpilen 250 And Svartpilen 401 In India

Husqvarna has simply introduced the 2024 iterations of its avenue bike lineup within the type of the Vitpilen and Svartpilen within the international market. While the brand new bikes are certainly slated for launch within the US as we highlighted in a previous article, it shouldn’t come as a shock that the primary nation to get them is the nation they’re made in: India.

Pierer Mobility, KTM, Husqvarna, and GasGas’ father or mother firm, has had a long-standing relationship with Indian motorbike producer Bajaj. In phrases of manufacturing capabilities and sheer gross sales quantity, Bajaj is taken into account one of many greatest producers on the earth, and ever since KTM ventured into the small-displacement avenue bike market in 2013 with the 390 Duke, has been stamping out all types of small-displacement bikes in partnership with the European conglomerate.

Husqvarna Announces Prices Of 2024 Vitpilen 250 And Svartpilen 401 In India

Now, in 2024, the Husqvarna Svartpilen and Vitpilen have been given a radical refresh, similarly as to how their orange sibling, the KTM Duke, obtained a refresh within the earlier mannequin yr. Needless to say, the Duke and Svart/Vitpilen are primarily the identical bike by way of underpinnings, with styling, bodywork, and different minor options the one issues setting them aside. With that, the 2024 Svartpilen, in its 125, 250, and 401 flavors, have been given a radical refresh with a brand new body, improved engines, and refreshed styling.

Over in India, pricing for the brand new Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 250 have been revealed, with each fashions commanding fairly a lovely price ticket that’s certain to entice fans seeking to get their first style of a premium, but accessible, avenue bike. Kicking issues off with the Svartpilen 401, it carries an MSRP of Rs 292,000, or roughly $3,511 USD. Following within the footsteps of its orange brother, the brand new Svartpilen 401 is rocking a revised single-cylinder engine. Now displacing 398.6cc, it delivers barely extra energy than the earlier era with 46 horsepower and 39 Nm (28.9 pound-feet) of torque.

Husqvarna Announces Prices Of 2024 Vitpilen 250 And Svartpilen 401 In India
Husqvarna Announces Prices Of 2024 Vitpilen 250 And Svartpilen 401 In India

Just just like the 390 Duke, the brand new Husky Svartpilen 401 additionally will get a slew of fancy digital rider aids consisting of throttle-by-wire, traction management, and ABS modes. All pertinent trip information could be considered through a big five-inch TFT show. There’s additionally a helpful Type-C charger and optionally available smartphone connectivity. Yet one other excellent function of the Svartpilen 401 is its spectacular suspension system consisting of 43mm WP Apex inverted forks and an adjustable WP Apex monoshock. Brakes are 320mm and 240mm discs entrance and rear respectively, and dual-channel ABS comes as commonplace.

Up subsequent, we have now the sportier Vitpilen 250. Announced in India for an MSRP of Rs 219,000, or about $2,633 USD, it gives riders a extra aggressive ergonomics bundle and aesthetics which are harking back to its larger, extra premium sibling, the Vitpilen 701. That being mentioned, for now, solely the 250 has been introduced in India, and it’s powered by a 249.07cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, single-cylinder engine. With 30.57 horsepower and 25 Nm (18.5 pound-feet) of torque on faucet, it’s loads highly effective for a quarter-liter avenue bike.

Like all of the fashions in KTM and Husky’s lineups, the Vitpilen 250 comes with some fairly severe tech. For starters, it will get traction management, throttle-by-wire, a quickshifter, and even ABS. Suspension duties are dealt with by a pair of 43mm inverted forks and an adjustable monoshock each from WP. Like the Svartpilen 401, the Vitpilen 250 will get entrance and rear disc brakes with dual-channel ABS.

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2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen And Vitpilen Ranges Get A Redesign

If you have been ready for the 2024 Husqvarna bare bikes to storm the gates, then you definately’re in luck. The Pierer-owned marque simply pulled the covers off a slew of bikes within the Svartpilen and Vitpilen households. Rather than merely altering paint and graphics for 2024, these bikes all get revised engines and chassis in addition to tech and styling updates. LED lighting is commonplace up and down the vary.

Since Husqvarna presents its bikes in a number of markets world wide, not each mannequin is bought in each market. Worldwide, it is simply launched the 2024 Vitpilen 125, 2024 Svartpilen 125, 2024 Svartpilen 250, 2024 Vitpilen 401, and 2024 Svartpilen 401. Depending on the place you reside on the earth, availability of those fashions could fluctuate.

Details on the 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 125 and Vitpilen 125

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The 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 125 and Vitpilen 125 are each powered by a 125cc single-cylinder engine that makes a claimed 15 horsepower. Both bikes are A1 license-compliant for riders in Europe. Features embody WP suspension, ByBre brakes, and Bosch cornering ABS.

The Svartpilen 125 will get a set of 17-inch spoked wheels with Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR rubber, whereas the Vitpilen 125 will get a set of 17-inch forged wheels with Michelin Power 6 rubber.

Details on the 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 250

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The 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 packs a 249cc single-cylinder engine that makes a claimed 31 horsepower. It will get a brand new chassis and a brand new aluminum swingarm. Features embody WP suspension, ByBre brakes, and Bosch ABS at each ends. It additionally will get forged aluminum triple clamps which might be distinctive to the Svartpilen 250 within the lineup. It rolls on a pair of 17-inch forged wheels and has a brand new 5-inch LCD show on the sprint. 

Details on the 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 401

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The 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 401 are each powered by a 399cc single-cylinder engine making a claimed 45 horsepower. The 401s additionally get a brand new metal trellis body and aluminum swingarm. 

Features embody an adjustable WP suspension, ByBre brakes, Bosch cornering ABS, cornering traction management, journey modes, Husqvarna Easy Shift expertise for clutchless shifting, and a 5-inch TFT show on the sprint. 

The Svartpilen 401 will get a set of spoked 17-inch wheels wrapped in Pirelli Scorpion STR rubber, whereas the Vitpilen 401 will get a set of forged 17-inch wheels wrapped in Michelin Power 6 rubber. 

Styling Updates

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For 2024, Kiska took the unapologetically modernist design language that is been baked into the Svartpilen and Vitpilen’s DNA from the beginning and cranked it up a bit. It’s virtually as if somebody mentioned, “you like blocky? I’ll show you blocky!” after which waved their polygon wand and made it occur. The daring decals that proclaim issues like “VITPILEN” and “401” are actually virtually cartoonishly giant on the edges of the tanks to which they’re affixed.

Like all styling adjustments, although, it is a selection that somebody (or in all probability a number of someones) made alongside the best way. As with all design decisions, it is subjective. Personally, I just like the font decisions on the decals, however suppose that they could throw off the visible stability somewhat bit due to how giant they’re. But that is solely my opinion, and the way you’re feeling could also be fully totally different.

Pricing and Availability

Because Husqvarna sells its bikes in a number of worldwide markets, the pricing and availability could fluctuate from place to put. Husqvarna says that the brand new 2024 Svartpilen and Vitpilen fashions ought to start showing in approved Husky showrooms someday in February 2024.

While it has introduced the 2024 Svartpilen and Vitpilen 401s within the US market, it has not but introduced pricing. No matter the place you reside, in case you’re desirous about any of the 2024 Huskies, your finest guess is to achieve out to your native seller to ask any pricing, availability, or different questions you could have. They ought to be capable of offer you essentially the most up-to-date and correct info in your area.

What do you want or dislike in regards to the up to date 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen and Vitpilen vary? Are you excited to strive any of them? Let us know within the feedback!


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FACTORY HUSQVARNA SET FOR 2024 DAKAR RALLY : ALL IN WITH BENAVIDES

Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Luciano Benavides is all set to race the 2024 Dakar Rally, beginning on January 5 in Saudi Arabia. The forty sixth version of the occasion is billed to be one of the crucial difficult to this point, with practically 5,000 kilometres of timed specials and a brand new 48-hour stage designed to push riders and groups to the restrict.

After clinching the world championship title in 2023, Luciano is keen to maintain his constructive momentum going as he heads into the 2024 Dakar. At the 2023 occasion, the Argentinian received three levels and completed sixth total, matching his career-best end result from 2020.

Going on to assert 4 podiums on his FR 450 Rally in 2023, Luciano had a stellar rally-raid season. At the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge he positioned second after a troublesome race by the UAE desert. At the Sonora Rally in Mexico, Benavides as soon as once more completed on the rostrum, this time in third place.

Luciano devoted himself to in depth testing and coaching with the group in the course of the lengthy summer season break. That onerous work paid off, with the 28-year-old securing a second-place end at his dwelling race in Argentina – the Desafio Ruta 40. A fourth podium end result on the remaining spherical of the championship, the Rallye du Maroc in Morocco, ensured the Husqvarna Factory Racing star was topped world champion. Overall, Benavides claimed a formidable 10 stage wins throughout the five-round season.

Heading into 2024, and fired up by his championship win, Luciano is trying to enhance on his earlier Dakar outcomes and end on the rostrum to make sure a powerful begin to the brand new season.

Hosted in Saudi Arabia for the fifth time, the Dakar Rally begins on January 5 within the metropolis of AlUla. This yr’s version of the 14-stage occasion will current riders with loads of new challenges, specifically within the type of the 48-hour ‘Chrono Stage’, which is the revamped marathon stage. With 60 p.c of the 2024 route protecting brand-new territory in Saudi, navigation abilities will likely be extra essential than ever.

Luciano Benavides: “I was 14 years old when I realised I wanted to be a Dakar rider. I remember watching the Dakar in Salta, seeing all the top guys race so close to my home was a crazy experience. When I watched that day, I was still riding enduro at the time and I remember saying that I wanted to race rally one day – and now I’m here! The Dakar is such a cool adventure for 15 days, where you have to be fully prepared for everything – happy, sad, tired, hungry – some days you just don’t want to race again and your emotions go up and down. But when you’re feeling on top, that’s what you want to get back to. You go through so much and feel so much in just one Dakar that you would need 10 years to fit it all in any other way. It’s a race that makes you a better person both physically and mentally. Last year’s Dakar gave me a lot of confidence and motivation to know that I have what it takes to win. Winning stage six was something that changed my mind and perspective on racing and confirmed to me that to be a Dakar champion is my dream. Every day, I wake up and think about it! Riding for Husqvarna is really important to me, it’s a brand that I love, from the team to the bike. I will do my best to achieve my dream and make it a reality as it’s something I’ve prepared for my whole life.”

Andreas Hölzl – Rally Team Manager: “To win the world championship with Luciano this yr was unimaginable! Now, heading into Dakar 2024, Luciano has been trying super-fast within the testing classes, his pace is unimaginable and he’s clearly very assured on the bike. He has made an enormous step ahead on his technical driving, so with the arrogance from his world title behind him I feel he can do rather well at Dakar!

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2024 Husqvarna FC 250 And 450 Rockstar Editions Are Ready To Fly

On December 14, 2023, Husqvarna Motorcycles introduced the 2024 FC 450 Rockstar Edition. For this yr, the 2024 FC 250 Rockstar Edition will even be becoming a member of the enjoyable. Both bikes get some cool new occasion tips added to their packages, so let’s have a look.

What’s New

2024 Husqvarna FC 250 and 450 Rockstar Editions

In addition to the same old slate of high-end componentry that goes on underneath the Rockstar Edition graphics, the 2024 FC 250 and 450 Rockstar Editions additionally get fully new frames with diminished chassis rigidity to intensify cornering traits and help in rider consolation. To associate with these new frames, they’ve additionally acquired suspension tweaks to raised swimsuit the brand new frames and improve their driving traits.

What Husqvarna appears to be most enthusiastic about is the brand new Connectivity Unit Offroad module, which you may see fitted on the entrance fork simply behind the quantity plate. It’s very neatly tucked away, but it surely presents riders a brand new world of each preset and customized engine mapping as soon as it is paired with the Ride Husqvarna Motorcycles smartphone app. It’s accessible for each iOS and Android to cowl all kinds of riders and their cellphone preferences.

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Other settings that riders can play with embody traction management, engine braking, launch management, and even quickshifter sensitivity. The app additionally presents settings suggestions for the suspension primarily based on the traits of the circuit. 

There’s additionally a GPS sensor to report rider observe classes for later evaluation. Having larger entry to private efficiency knowledge may be extremely useful whenever you’re making an attempt to enhance your observe instances.

Other Key Features

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Other alternative bits on each the 2024 FC 250 and FC 450 Rockstar Editions embody Brembo hydraulic clutches and brakes, WP Xact 48mm entrance forks with AER expertise, WP Xact rear shocks, a multifunctional map change to regulate the quickshifter/TC/LC, an FMF Racing Factory 4.1 silencer, Excel Takasago wheel rims with black anodized CNC machined hubs, Factory Racing CNC machined triple clamps with adjustable offset, 2K Carbon composite skid plate and entrance brake disc guard, a Factory Racing holeshot machine, ODI lock-on comfortable grips, GUTS Factory seat cowl with excessive grippiness, and a ProTaper handlebar and pad. Last however not least, the FC 250 and FC 450 Rockstar Editions are each fitted with light-weight Li-Ion 2.0 amp-hour batteries.

Pricing and Availability


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Husqvarna Motorcycles presents its bikes in a number of markets world wide, and pricing might fluctuate by area. In the US, the 2024 FC 250 Rockstar Edition carries an MSRP of $11,449 and the 2024 FC 450 Rockstar Edition carries an MSRP of $12,549. 

According to Husqvarna, each bikes ought to be accessible worldwide at approved Husqvarna dealerships starting in December 2023. If you are concerned about studying extra or in ordering certainly one of these bikes, your finest wager for probably the most correct pricing and availability data in your space is to contact your native Husqvarna vendor to reply any questions you’ll have.

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2024 HUSQVARNA ROCKSTAR EDITIONS REVEALED

Husqvarna has launched its Rockstar Editions for 2024, simply in time for the upcoming Monster Energy Supercross season. That’s important this 12 months specifically, as a result of each the FC450 and FC250 get a brand new body, a  transfer that in any other case wouldn’t be allowed. With the restricted launch of the Rockstar Editions, the manufacturing unit staff is free to place Malcolm Stewart, Christian Craig, RJ Hampshire, Guillem Farres and Casey Cochran on the newest {hardware}. Here’s what Husqvarna has to say within the official press launch:

2024 Husqvarna FC450 Rockstar Edition

Husqvarna Motorcycles is worked up to unveil the newest high-performance, manufacturing unit race team-inspired motocross fashions for 2024 – the FC 250 Rockstar Edition and the FC 450 Rockstar Edition. Both machines are outfitted with superior know-how, giving all riders full management over energy and dealing with traits, which ensures a definitive on-track benefit.

For 2024, the FC 250 Rockstar Edition rejoins the long-established FC 450 Rockstar Edition within the Husqvarna Motorcycles line-up. In addition to new frames and revised suspension settings, each machines proceed to be expertly assembled with a complete checklist of race-tested Technical Accessories. Factory Racing wheels and triple clamps, along with an FMF Racing Factory 4.1 silencer are discovered on every mannequin with the newest Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing graphics finishing the builds.

Unique to the Rockstar Edition fashions are the headlining parts discovered on every machine – the brand new Connectivity Unit Offroad (CUO), which is fitted to the fork leg behind the entrance quantity plate together with the front-fender-mounted GPS sensor. Once the CUO is paired with the Ride Husqvarna Motorcycles App on a rider’s smartphone, and with the ENGINE characteristic on the app open, a selection of pre-set engine maps primarily based on pre-defined observe circumstances will be simply activated, custom-made, and saved. Riders may also refine the engine braking, the Launch and Traction Control settings, in addition to the sensitivity of the Quickshifter for a really customized using expertise.

As effectively as providing the power to create a number of engine map settings, the app consists of suspension set-up suggestions to make sure riders compete with the most effective set-up on each kind of circuit. Additionally, the GPS sensor data each on-track session and permits riders to research their efficiency throughout the RIDER characteristic, which is powered by LITPro, contained in the Ride Husqvarna Motorcycles App. This is especially helpful for riders trying to discover the quickest traces on a racetrack in an effort to cut back their lap occasions.

2024 Technical Highlights
New Connectivity Unit Offroad (CUO) and GPS permits for personalisation of engine mapping and detailed observe efficiency evaluation
New Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing graphics utilized utilizing superior in-mold know-how
Revised chromium molybdenum metal body and rear shock linkage reduces chassis rigidity for elevated cornering agility and rider consolation
Refined bodywork presents particularly tailor-made ergonomics for simpler motion on the bike
Updated suspension settings result in optimum stability along with the brand new body
Topology optimized die-cast aluminum swingarm supplies optimum rigidity on the lowest potential weight
Quickshifter supplies seamless upward gear modifications
High efficiency Brembo hydraulic clutch and brake programs
Aluminum-polyamide hybrid subframe development supplies particularly calculated rigidity and superior sturdiness
WP XACT 48 mm entrance forks with AER know-how provide extra progressive end-of-stroke damping
WP XACT rear shock design with CFD optimized fundamental piston and power free adjusters
Multifunctional Map Switch homes the Quickshifter, Traction Control, and Launch Control buttons
FMF Racing Factory 4.1 silencer
Factory Racing CNC-machined triple clamps with adjustable offset [20 – 22 mm]
Factory Racing wheel set options EXCEL Takasago rims and black anodized CNC machined hubs
2K Carbon composite skid plate for superior safety and sturdiness
2K Carbon composite entrance brake disc guard for added safety
Factory Racing holeshot system fitted as commonplace
Soft, grey ODI lock-on grips for the best stage of consolation
GUTS Factory excessive grip seat cowl
Premium-quality ProTaper handlebar and bar pad
Electric starter powered by a light-weight Li-Ion 2.0 Ah battery
Accompanying the discharge of the 2024 Rockstar Edition fashions shall be a competition-focused number of practical clothes, accessible from February onward. Providing consolation, fashion, and safety, the vary ensures riders of all talents are totally ready and guarded for each trip. A concise, high-quality number of race-team impressed informal clothes may even be accessible in varied kinds to swimsuit the wants of all riders. With the Replica Team assortment, riders can specific their ardour for Husqvarna Motorcycles or select to duplicate the identical pit presence as Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing.

The 2024 FC 250 and FC 450 Rockstar Editions shall be in approved Husqvarna Motorcycles dealerships from February onward.