Husqvarna
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Spy Shots: Husqvarna’s 701 naked roadster (or, Svartpilen if you’d prefer)
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These exclusive shots of Husqvarna’s upcoming 701, the bigger version of the sweet 401 modern-twist cafe racer were taken in Spain a couple of days ago and give us everything we need to know about the bike that will be going on sale later this year. Husqvarna is owned by KTM and unsurprisingly there’s…
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Husqvarna unveils NEW motocross range for 2018
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Husqvarna Motorcycles have just revealed their all-new range of 2018 TC and FC motocross machines. In total, there’s a comprehensive line-up of eight 2-stroke and 4-stroke models that combine cutting-edge technology with high-end components. Husqvarna Motorcycles have used its extensive experience at the highest level of racing to further improve their entire motocross line-up for 2018. From the…
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Husqvarna to introduce fuel injected 2-strokes!
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Following on from the announcement by KTM a couple of weeks ago, Husqvarna has revealed that they also have a couple of fuel-injected 2-stroke enduro motorcycles going into production next year. As the first company to ever produce a purpose-built off-road bike, Husqvarna Motorcycles have always been a great advocate of 2-stroke technology – so it’s…
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Video: Rockstar Husqvarna factory Dakar preview
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Video: Rockstar Husqvarna factory Dakar preview. https://youtu.be/uEm-7qGbqmY The Dakar Rally gets underway on January 2 and whilst we’re all going to be getting over the New Year festivities some of the world’s greatest off-road riders will be going all-out over some crazy-tough terrain. To get your (and our) juices flowing for the big bike bash,…
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Video: Motorcycle Live! A 2017 thing to see: Husqvarna’s Svartpilen and Vitpilen 401s!
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Taking the prize for some of the whackiest-looking motorcycles you’ll get close to at the show, the Svartpilen and Vitpilen from Husqvarna are pretty much a must-check-out at the NEC. Built around the firm’s 375cc, 44bhp single-cylinder, twin overhead camshaft motor the funky roadsters get Bosch 2-channel ABS, WP suspension and a slipper clutch as…
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Milan show: Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 and Svartpilen 401 confirmed for production in 2017
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Husqvarna has just revealed its brand new Vitpilen 401 and Svartpilen 401, as part of their ‘Real Street’ range. The two bikes sport modern café racer looks in light (Vitpilen) and dark (Svartpilen) guises. To complete the range there’s also a faired version, the Vitpilen 401 Aero. Designed to make motorcycling more accessible, stylish and…
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2017 Husqvarnas get 6bhp more for next year on both Enduro and Supermoto versions
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Husqvarna Motorcycles has just sent us the details on its new 701 SUPERMOTO and 701 ENDURO, fitted with the most powerful single cylinder engine ever developed by Husqvarna now delivering 6bhp and 3.0Nm of torque more than the previous generation. Each bike is now Euro 4 friendly, too. MAJOR ADVANCES Both the 701 SUPERMOTO and…
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New Husqvarna FS 450 Supermoto for 2017
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Husqvarna has just unveiled its new 2017 FS 450 Supermoto bike. According to the company, the new 450cc machine features updated and top-of-the-line components (including WP’s AER 48 forks and a composite subframe made from 30% carbon fibre), further advances in engine management (launch control, new handlebar map switch, traction control) and a fresh design…