Post by: twosmoke595 on December 18, 2012, 04:36:22 AM
I just got word that Husqvarna is going to have ten identically prepped Husqvarna CR125 two-strokes at the World Two-Stroke Championship at Glen Helen in April. Husky is sponsoring a 125 Pro class to complement the current unlimited Pro class of the race. Plus, with their ten CR125s, they want to allow pro level riders from the media, current Husky team riders, or other pro riders to race the bikes. This is their way of showing how much fun can be found on a 125. The 125 Pro race is open to all brands of bikes and any rider who wants to race, but Husky hopes that its effort to field a ten-man team will encourage more participation.
In the words of Husqvarna?s National Marketing Manager, Corey Eastman, ?Our goal is simply to showcase the fun and value that racing a 125 offers. As you know, the expense of our sport is killing it. Riders going from 85cc to a 250F face a huge challenge from a riding and monetary stand point and we thought putting some very capable riders on a few of these machines would be a great way of showing the value and performance 125s offer.?
I applaud Husqvarna for taking a step towards adding new life to the two-stroke. Remember, Husqvarna, along with KTM, Yamaha and TM, are the only major motorcycle manufacturers to still sell two-stroke motocross bikes in the U.S.
Post by: RoseCityMadMan on December 18, 2012, 05:18:29 AM
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Post by: TMKIWI on December 18, 2012, 06:29:21 AM
Awesome..... I just wish they would go ahead and bring back the CR 250.....
X2.
And a modern WR360.
Post by: bearorso on December 18, 2012, 10:23:29 AM
I've not seen them in any big events (the 350 /360) this year. Letti and Forster, when they've used 2ts, have been on 300s.
I'm really hoping that Husky bring their DFI /Whatever it will be, as an early 2014. But, they may be doing what KTM are doing, waiting till they Have to bring them out, to meet Euro Legislation. I'd like to see them get one up on KTM, though.
TMKIWI : picking up a EN300 on Friday - not mine, but a mates. We'll probably be tearing it down for set up, and I'll start making a few things like a rear MC guard, rear Shark fin, and a small fuel tank add on. It already has the PV adjuster, but I'll be doing a remote adjuster for it, as well.
Post by: TMKIWI on December 19, 2012, 06:14:30 AM
picking up a EN300 on Friday - not mine, but a mates. We'll probably be tearing it down for set up, and I'll start making a few things like a rear MC guard, rear Shark fin, and a small fuel tank add on. It already has the PV adjuster, but I'll be doing a remote adjuster for it, as well.
Sweet. What pv adjuster does it have ?.
Post by: TotalNZ on December 19, 2012, 08:13:10 AM
Sebastian Guillaume was on a "350" last year in EWC in a few events, and, I think Lettenbichler used it as well.
I've not seen them in any big events (the 350 /360) this year. Letti and Forster, when they've used 2ts, have been on 300s.
I'm really hoping that Husky bring their DFI /Whatever it will be, as an early 2014. But, they may be doing what KTM are doing, waiting till they Have to bring them out, to meet Euro Legislation. I'd like to see them get one up on KTM, though.
TMKIWI : picking up a EN300 on Friday - not mine, but a mates. We'll probably be tearing it down for set up, and I'll start making a few things like a rear MC guard, rear Shark fin, and a small fuel tank add on. It already has the PV adjuster, but I'll be doing a remote adjuster for it, as well.Hey if you were keen to make 2 of those shark fins and sell one i'd take one.
Post by: Stusmoke on December 20, 2012, 09:28:01 AM
Post by: beaner on December 20, 2012, 01:25:43 PM
Post by: Stusmoke on December 21, 2012, 08:05:00 AM
It's only a matter of time.
And money. All the four stonk only brands will fight it every step of the way with whatever means they can. But you're quite right, it has to no matter how hard they fight.