2019 Husqvarna Motocross Model Lineup First Look

Lighter - faster - stronger. With an emphasis on lighter.

This past 2018 Monster Energy Supercross season, Husqvarna took home both the 450 and 250 East Regional Championship Titles, as well as the 2017 250 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. Clearly, Husqvarna is onto something and is building some of the fastest and best handling dirtbikes money can buy. So, how do you take already great performing machines and make them even better?

Good question. We’re glad you asked, because we’re curious, too. Basically, Husqvarna shaved weight off wherever possible. The bodywork is completely new and redesigned, which thinned the bikes out, the cylinder heads are recast, weighing up to 500 grams less, the carbon composite subframe is lighter than before, shaving over two pounds, and there’s a new integrated cooling system that uses the frame as a part of the whole setup. Even the radiators were redesigned to not only help cool the coolant more effectively, but they were also repositioned closer to the bikes’ center of gravity.

In the chassis and handling department, certain areas of the frame were reengineered for more optimal torsion, the triple clamps have been reshaped and stiffened to work in concert with the increased longitudinal rigidity of the frame, and the WP AER 48 front fork and rear shock received updated valving and settings adjustments. The four-stroke models feature variable fuel-map selection as well as traction control – yes, traction control – to help the rider optimize power output and wheel spin depending on the conditions.

Additionally, a lot of the bikes’ components have been reengineered to help make working on and servicing them easier. These are just a few of the highlights, but for the full detailed description, Husqvarna lays it all out below.

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HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES

MOTOCROSS MY19 MODEL LINEUP

INTRODUCTION

Producing some of the world’s first competition off-road machines more than half a century ago, Husqvarna Motorcycles is the true pioneer of motocross. Remaining true to their commitment of continued development, for model year 2019 Husqvarna Motorcycles introduces a range of the most technologically advanced, premium motocross motorcycles available today.

Recently enjoying one of the most memorable moments in the brand’s history by claiming both the 2018 FIM 450SX World Championship and 250SX AMA East Region Championship, Husqvarna Motorcycles reaffirmed their status as a dominant force in top-level motorsport. Combining the feedback provided by championship winning racers with extensive in-house testing, Husqvarna engineers designed the new generation of motocross machines with the ultimate goal of making them more agile, more ergonomically advanced and with greater overall performance than any previous generation.

Husqvarna MY19 Motocross in one short paragraph

The MY19 Husqvarna Motorcycles motocross range reaches a new milestone in motocross performance. With a reworked chassis providing improved stability, updated engine platforms bringing optimum power, usability and a further weight reduction, the all-new range offers professional and amateur riders the highest level of technology available on the market today.

Husqvarna MY19 Motocross in one paragraph

For model year 2019 Husqvarna Motorcycles proudly introduces a new generation of 2-stroke and 4-stroke machines, which represent the next step in the historic brand’s motocross range. From the nimble TC 125 to the potent FC 450, each model in the MY19 range sets the benchmark in its respective class. Standing out among a long list of upgrades is the all-new blue coated frame that offers increased rigidity for improved rider feedback and stability. With all models receiving a series of engine upgrades, the flagship FC 450 has a redesigned cylinder head that reduces the engine’s weight by 500 g. Showcasing Husqvarna Motorcycles’ pioneering design direction in the competition bike segment, a fresh new bodywork design offers advanced ergonomics for optimum comfort and control.

CHAPTER 1: WHAT’S NEW IN MY19

UPGRADE HIGHLIGHTS

• Redesigned bodywork and graphics
• Blue coated frame featuring increased rigidity
• New 2-piece subframe design (250 g lighter)
• Updated setting on the WP AER 48 forks
• WP DCC shock featuring new piston & updated setting
• Reworked SOHC cylinder head on the FC 450 (500 g lighter)
• New cylinder head casting on FC 350 (200 g lighter)
• Optimized timing on FC 250 exhaust camshaft
• Machined finish on TC 125 & TC 250 upper exhaust port
• Reinforced kick start intermediate gear on TC 125
• New mufflers on 2-strokes, redesigned header pipe on TC 250
• Chain adjustment length increased by 5 mm
• New, stiffer upper triple clamp
• Traction & launch control with updated settings [4-strokes]
• New throttle cable routing for easier maintenance
• Flow-designed resonance chambers & more compact silencers on 4-strokes
• New generation Li-ion 2.0 Ah battery
• Updated cooling system with new center tube
• New DS (diaphragm steel) clutch on TC 125, FC 250 & FC 350
• ProTaper handlebar with new bend
• Laser engraved D.I.D. wheels with new spoke nipples
• New gearboxes produced by Pankl

CHAPTER 2: WHAT’S NEW IN DETAIL

Collecting feedback from world-class riders and combining it with extensive testing, Husqvarna Motorcycles introduces a long list of upgrades that allow the new generation of FC and TC machines to continue setting the benchmark in terms of handling, performance, weight and aesthetics.

Frame

The hydro-formed, laser-cut and robot-welded frame is expertly crafted. Constructed with specifically calculated parameters of longitudinal and torsional flex, the MY19 frames feature newly designed sections that bring an increase in rigidity. This results in improved rider feedback, energy absorption and stability. New aluminum lateral engine head stays, entirely new for the TC 250, contribute to precise cornering and reduced vibration levels. Additionally, the 4-stroke frames feature new precision-casted head stay mounts and brackets for mounting an optional skid plate that will be available in the accessories line. The frame is finished off in a premium blue powder coating and standard frame protectors that guarantee superior protection and durability. Additionally, to maximize the grip on the front wheel and improve the general handling, the TC 250 engine position has been raised by 1° around the swingarm pivot.

• Increased rigidity -> improved rider feedback, energy absorption & stability
• Premium blue powder coating
• 4-strokes with new brackets for optional skid plate
• Standard frame protectors

Composite Carbon Fiber Subframe

Showcasing pioneering technologies and innovation, the composite subframe is a design unique to Husqvarna Motorcycles. Using 70% polyamide and 30% carbon fiber, the new 2-piece subframe design (previously 3-piece) saves 250 g for a total weight of just over 1 kg (2.2 lbs). In addition to being robust, specific care has been taken to create the perfect rigidity (vertical stiffness +30%) for optimal handling and rider comfort.

• New 2-piece subframe -> 250 g lighter
• Carbon fiber composite construction -> lightweight & robust
• Specific rigidity -> benefits handling & comfort

Swingarm

The hollow, cast aluminum swingarm is designed to offer optimal stiffness and reliability at the lowest possible weight. For MY19, the chain adjustment slot has increased by 5 mm, extending the total wheelbase adjustment length for improved straight-line stability on faster tracks and over whoops.

• Optimal stiffness & reliability in a lightweight construction
• Extended adjustment range by 5 mm -> improved straight-line stability

WP AER 48 Front Fork

The ultra-lightweight WP AER 48 front fork is a 48 mm split air fork featuring a capsuled air spring and pressurized oil chamber for progressive and consistent damping. The forks feature a new setting to match the new frame stiffness and are adjusted via the single air pressure valve for pre-load on the left and with easy-access clickers for damping adjustments on the right (compression on the top and rebound on the bottom, up to 30 clicks each). Additionally, the air pump needed to adjust the air pressure in the fork is provided as standard.

• Precision engineering, quality materials & advanced production processes guarantee highest performance levels
• New setting for MY19 -> improved damping & performance
• Capsuled air spring and pressurized oil chamber -> progressive & consistent damping
• Easy access clicker dials -> simple & fast clicker settings

CNC Machined Triple Clamps

The 22 mm offset CNC-machined triple clamps feature an integrated rubber damping system that reduces vibration and increases rider comfort. They have been reshaped and stiffened to work in concert with the increased longitudinal rigidity of the frame and the new suspension set-up, improving both handling and stability. A three-way handlebar adjustment is standard and allows for customizable ergonomics. Additionally, the front number plate integrates a yellow triple clamp guard, which covers the lower triple clamp and protects it from wear.

• Rubber damping on top clamp -> reduced vibrations, increased comfort
• CNC aluminum -> finest quality & reliability
• Stiffer upper triple clamp
• Adjustable handlebar position -> adjustable ergonomics
• Triple clamp protector integrated into front number plate

WP Rear Shock

Featuring a new main piston and updated settings, the WP DCC shock has been developed to match the linkage system, frame geometry, increased frame rigidity and the new front fork set-up. The shock has been further perfected to provide advanced damping characteristics while keeping a compact and lightweight design. With a pressure balance inside the shock, offering consistent damping, and full adjustability of both high and low speed compression, the system offers the greatest possible traction and absorption and superior rider comfort and handling. Further, the rear wheel travel is 300 mm.

• New main piston & setting -> balanced with new front-end set-up & frame rigidity
• Lightweight & compact
• Pressure balance -> consistent damping
• 300 mm wheel travel

ProTaper Handlebar

The ProTaper handlebar is second to none for function and style. Manufactured to exacting standards, it features class-leading fatigue resistance while adding minimal weight. A new bend for all MY19 models further increases comfort by improving the pressure point on the rider’s hands. The standard handguards offer maximum roost protection.

• ProTaper handlebar -> class-leading function & style
• New bend for MY19 -> improved rider comfort

Map Switch & Launch Control

Designed for easy operation, the standard map switch on all 4-strokes activates launch control, selects between two engine maps and activates the traction control feature. Both traction control and launch control feature updated settings for MY19. These offer improved traction off the start and on slick tracks and work simultaneously – when both are activated – to offer maximized benefits. With the engine at idle, launch control is engaged by pressing both TC and MAP buttons simultaneously for about two seconds. The LED lamp will blink continuously meaning the system is active. This function limits the amount of power to the rear wheel, improving traction and preventing loss of control under hard acceleration. The map switch offers selection between a standard map and more powerful one.

• Standard handlebar map switch -> modify engine characteristics according to conditions & rider preference
• Launch control -> maximum traction for perfect starts

Traction Control

Featuring an updated setting for MY19, which brings even better advantage in wet or muddy conditions, the traction control feature can be turned on or off from the handlebar switch. It functions by analyzing throttle input from the rider and the rate at which RPM increases in the engine. If the RPM increases too quickly, the EMS registers a loss of grip and reduces the amount of power to the rear wheel, ensuring maximum traction and better control.

• Traction control -> optimal traction in all conditions