Husqvarna has announced a retro-inspired spin-off of their 2023 off-road ranges, featuring technical updates as well as new graphics.
At the 2022 MXGP of Sweden, the factory Husqvarna riders - Kay de Wolf and Roan van de Moosdijk in MX2, and Pauls Jonass and Brian Bogers in MXGP - wore retro gear sets, and their motorcycles retro graphics kits. Similar graphics kits were used on the factory Husqvarna race bikes of the brand’s AMA Pro Motocross riders at the final round of the 2022 season at Pala Raceway in California.
Now, those graphics kits have been made available for public consumption on a limited number of 2023 Husqvarna motocross, cross-country, and enduro bikes.
Specifically, the new “Heritage” graphics - complete with yellow front number plate - are available on the FC 450, FC 350, FC 250, TC 250, and TC 125 motocross bikes; as well as TE 150, TE 250, TE 300, FE 250, FE 450, and FE 501 enduro bikes; and TX 300 and FX 350 cross-country bikes.
The technical details for the 2023 Husqvarna Heritage motocross bikes are below:
- New Husqvarna Racing heritage-inspired graphics
- New high-strength Excel alloy rims provide excellent durability and a premium finish
- New bodywork with specifically tailored ergonomics for easier movement on the motorcycle
- New hydro-formed chromium-molybdenum frames significantly improve anti-squat behaviour
- New topology-optimised die-cast aluminium swingarm provides optimal rigidity and low weight
- New throttle body fuel injection on 2-stroke engines ensures class-leading power and rideability
- New FC 250 and FC 350 DOHC engines deliver class-leading torque and peak power
- New Quickshift sensor ensures seamless upshifting on all 4-stroke models
- New electric start on both 2-stroke models
- New aluminium-polyamide hybrid subframe construction provides specifically calculated rigidity and advanced durability
- New WP XACT 48 mm front forks with AER technology offer more progressive end-of-stroke damping
- New WP XACT rear shock design with CFD-optimised main piston and tool-free adjusters
- New multifunctional Map Select Switch also activates the Quickshifter, Traction, and Launch Control
- High-performance Brembo hydraulic clutch system
- Premium-quality ProTaper handlebars
- Electric start powered by a lightweight Li-Ion 2.0 Ah battery
The technical details for the 2023 Husqvarna Heritage enduro bikes are below:
- New Husqvarna Racing heritage inspired graphics
- New high-strength Excel alloy rims provide excellent durability and a premium finish
- A two-piece carbon fibre composite subframe weighs just over 1 kg and is a major contributor to outstanding handling and rider comfort
- WP XPLOR front forks and WP XACT rear shock for consistent damping and exceptional handling
- Two Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) maps on 4-stroke models plus Traction Control
- Two selectable ignition curves and automatic fuelling adjustment on 2-strokes
- Advanced linkage progression, shared with the Husqvarna motocross range, for optimum control and comfort
- Pankl Racing Systems 6-speed gearbox with enduro specific ratios
- Unparalleled attention to detail and high-quality components ensure an exceptional riding experience
- Class-leading Michelin Enduro tyres as used by Husqvarna Factory Racing for superior traction
