VOL. 52 ISSUE 32 AUGUST 11, 2015 P49
H
usqvarna's motocross lineup
sees big changes for the 2016
model year, but these changes
might sound familiar to you, as they
are the exact same ones KTM made
to its 2016 lineup.
The Swedish-brand Husqvarna,
which is owned and built by the
Austrian manufacturer KTM, will offer
six motocross models in 2016: TC
85, TC 125 and TC 250 two-stroke
models and FC 250, FC 350 and
FC 450 four-stroke models. All of
these bikes are closely based on
the 2016 KTM machines, that are
closely based on KTM's latest limited
production Factory Edition models,
which basically means that the 2016
Huskys get new everything: motor,
frame, chassis, brakes, etc. All of
the bikes are lighter, more compact,
faster and better suspended. All,
except for the TC 250 and TC 85
that is; these two models retain the
same chassis, frame, suspension and
plastic as the 2015 bikes.
There are, however, a few
differences between the Husky
and KTMs. Obviously, the Husky's
have different bodywork, but less
noticeable are their Magura-made
clutches, composite subframe/
airboxes, different D.I.D rims,
GSK brake rotors and ProTaper
handlebars. Otherwise, these are
essentially white KTMs.
Prices have not yet been announced.
The 2016 Husky FC 450
has an all-new motor (in-
cluding launch control),
chassis and swingarm.
The big news, though,
is that it's nearly 10
pounds lighter than the
previous model.
2016 Husqvarna FC 450
