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2012 MOTOCROSS RACING IMPRESSION: SPENDING A DAY ON THE 2012 HUSQVARNA TC250

Sep 13, 2011

By John Basher OUR LOVE/HATE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE TC250 The MXA wrecking crew has had a whirlwind romance with the Husqvarna TC250. Much of our experience on the 250 four-stroke should be considered troubled, with only minor glimpses of…
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FIRST LOOK! 2012 HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES: 14 DIFFERENT MODELS IN ALL (INCLUDING A 310 FOUR-STROKE AND…

Aug 29, 2011

Husqvarna was once a major player in American motocross. They won National Championships, sold thousands of bike a year and were a powerhouse in every aspect of offroad racing. They want to get back to where they once were. In real estate,…
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FRIDAY’S USED MOTOCROSS BIKE GUIDE: HOW TO SETUP YOUR 2010 HUSQVARNA TC250:

Jul 1, 2011

This is the 2010 Husqvarna TC250 the way the MXA test crew raced it. As a rule, we don?t go for exotic or expensive mods, but if push comes to shove, we will seek competent help (no matter how much it costs). Use MXA 's mods as a guide.…
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MXA TWO-STROKE NEWS: HUSQVARNA’S TWO-STROKE PLANS FOR THE USA (150, 250 & 300)

Mar 5, 2011

Husqvarna CR150. The Husqvarna CR150 will have Marzochhi forks and Sachs rear suspension. Husqvarna has plans to bring an all-new 2011 CR150 two-stroke into the USA later this year. The reed valve and power valve-equipped engine will be…
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FIRST LOOK! FUEL-INJECTED 2011 HUSQVARNA TC250; THERE WILL ALSO BE A BIG-BORE TE310

Jul 6, 2010

Fuel-injected 2011 TC250. From Husqvarna: The 2011 Husqvarna TC250 motocross bike, which was all-new last year, will be even newer for 2011. After only a year of production, Husqvarna decided to up the ante with a totally redesigned…
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WE BUILD A FULL-RACE HUSQVARNA WR300 MOTOCROSS BIKE:

Jul 6, 2010

Husqvarna is back on the map in America. They have a super-powerful offroad team, led by stars like Ty Davis, Glenn Kearney, Nick Burson and Bobby Garrison, and a full line of offroad machines. So, when the MXA wrecking crew went looking…
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MXA’S 2010 BITE-SIZE 250 MOTOCROSS BIKE SHOOTOUT:

Jul 4, 2010

NUMBER ONE: 2010 KAWASAKI KX250F The Kawasaki KX250F won the MXA 250 shootout in 2006, 2007 and 2008. It got nudged out by the sweet Honda CRF250 in 2009. But, Honda abdicated the throne for 2010, and the revised KX250F…
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REAL TESTS! 2010 MXA RACE TEST OF THE HUSQVARNA TC250:

Jul 3, 2010

Q: FIRST AND FOREMOST, IS THE 2010 TC250 BETTER THAN THE 2009 TC250? A: We?re going to say yes, because Husqvarna did not import the 2009 TC250 to the United States. The last Husqvarna 250cc four-stroke that MXA tested was back in…
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REAL TESTS! 2010 MXA 250 FOUR-STROKE SHOOTOUT: CRF250 vs.YZ250F vs TC250 vs KX250F vs 250SXF

Jul 3, 2010

The 2010 MXA 250 Four-Stroke Shootout is the most comprehensive test that you will find in any magazine, on any website, or anywhere else. MXA leaves no stone unturned, and while we will probably no longer receive Christmas cards…
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HUSQVARNA TO BUILD A 2011 WR150 TWO-STROKE: BIGGER IS BETTER

Jun 11, 2010

From Husqvarna: Husqvarna has a banner crop of bikes set for the 2011 model year. Beginning with the launch of the amazing 2011 TE630 and SMS630 models earlier this spring, Husqvarna has come out swinging again with the all-new 2011 WR150.…
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FIRST LOOK! RADICAL NEW 2011 HUSQVARNA 450 REVEALED:

Apr 29, 2010

The wraps come off of the 2011 Husqvarna TC450. Husqvarna has begun final prototype testing of next year's TC450 (motocross) version of the all new Husqvarna 449cc motocross motorcycle. In addition to motocross models Husqvarna will also…
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Husky_tests

Apr 27, 2010

WEIRD STUFF! HUSQVARNA SMQ CONCEPT: It’s Ugly But Cool; It’s Street Ready, But Looks…

Mar 3, 2010

The SMQ is a motocross-oriented, supermoto-style bike designed for the street. With its steel tube hanger frame using the 450cc Husqvarna single as a stressed member it has a very distinct (if somewhat ugly) look with its…
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FIRST LOOK: The Stars Come Out To Help Husky Unveil Their All-New 630 At The Indy Show

Feb 14, 2010

By: Zap Husqvarna used the Indianapolis trade show to unveil their latest 2011 models (that were first seen at the Milano trade show in November). Although not motocross bikes, both the TE630 and SM630 represent the…
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MXA RACE TEST: The New 2009 Husqvarna TC510; Suspension Settings, Jetting Specs, Likes &…

Aug 28, 2009

MXA RACE TEST: INSIDE THE 2009 HUSQVARNA TC510 There is a theory (that is more old wives? tale than fact) that the modern 450cc motocross bike makes more horsepower than anyone but AMA Pro-level racers can fully utilize. This isn?t true,…
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SEE IT HERE! 2010 HUSQVARNA PROMO VIDEO: Watch Ty Davis Wring Out The New Husky’s With The…

Aug 26, 2009

FIRST LOOK AT THE TWENTY-TEN HUSKY’S: Holy Cow! They Have Kayaba Forks, Lighter Hubs, Shorter…

Jul 11, 2009

The all-new TC250 has the smallest and lightest four-stroke engine made. The same can be said for the side panels. FIRST LOOK! 2010 HUSQVARNA BIKES: Holy Cow! Kayaba Fork s Less weight, increased reliability, improved performance and…
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MXA RACE TEST: 2009 Husqvarna TC450; Suspension Settings, Jetting Specs, Likes & Dislikes, Plus…

May 8, 2009

INSIDE THE 2009 HUSQVARNA TC450 TEST Husqvarna has made history in recent months. For starters, they were purchased by BMW, which, to make a long story short, should improve the company's financial picture in the future.…
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WE RIDE THE 2010 HUSQVARNA TC250 PROTOTYPE:

Feb 28, 2009

By John Basher Palm trees - check. Perfectly prepped track - check. Brand new bike - check. Collectively, I sat on my behind for over 48 hours in a metal tin can of an airplane on my way to Husqvarna's 2010 TC250…
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MXA’S 2006 HUSQVARNA TC450 TEST

Mar 23, 2006

Husqvarna is the oldest motorcycle company selling offroad bikes in the USA today. Founded in 1903 in the town of Husqvarna, Sweden, it started as a gun manufacturer (in fact, the Husky logo is a gun sight), but made its first production…
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MY HUSQVARNA EXPERIENCE

Mar 7, 2006

By John Basher Photos by Tom Riles Have you ever visited central New York in the fall? The weather patterns create a dichotomy. On one hand is a season so full of vibrant colors from the leaves changing, plus a final hint of warm weather in…
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