Husqvarna’s WR150 on its way

Added on Friday, June 11th, 2010 by Carole Nash Editor | No Comments

Husqvarna has released some information on their 2011 model year bikes. The latest pure off-roader to join the Husky range is the all-new 2011 WR150. Think of this 2-stroke motocrosser as a BMX bike on steroids; lightweight, powerful and one of the best starter bikes for any aspiring MX champion. Based on the highly successful WR125 model that has introduced a whole generation of young riders to the legendary Swedish marque, now owned by BMW, the WR150 continues to prove good things come in small packages.

Over the years Husqvarna’s WR125 has developed an almost cult following for its performance and reliability. Husqvarna engineers decided the WR125 could use more torque and throttle response, so the engine capacity upgrade to a 144cc displacement was the ideal solution. However, the WR150 gets more than a bigger motor.

In addition to expanding the engine capacity, further refinements include a redesigned chromoly trellis frame with improved geometry, beefier engine mounts and reinforcements in key areas in the chassis to handle a bigger displacement powerplant. “The 2011 WR150 is an impressive package any way you measure it,” notes Husqvarna Motorcycles North America president Mark Brady.

Above and beyond the bigger engine and refined chassis, the WR150 is fitted with superior suspension components: 50mm Kayaba forks matched to a Sachs remote reservoir rear shock. Husqvarna’s highlights also include IPD graphics technology, which means the graphic design and colours are moulded within the plastic parts, not glued on as transfers. There are updated headlight/rear taillight assemblies too.

There’s no word on the UK price, but the bike should be available in the Autumn.

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