2013 Husqvarna off-road models
An ‘R' designation for the TE250/310 and TC250, and some extra models -- stripped of lights, etc -- for the “demands of cross-country racing”Husqvarna has sharpened its model line-up for the 2013 model year, announcing a swathe of updates to its four-stroke range – with ‘R’ suffixes -- as well as a couple of new additions to the family.
With a new fuel injection system from Keihin forming most of the increased mechanical fibre, along with a redesigned cylinder head and a new manifold design, the TE250R and TE310R are now claimed to produce more power and torque – the TE310R up five and eight percent over the TE310, and the TE250R up five percent for both over the TE250.
To improve structural rigidity of both bikes, the frame has been additionally reinforced around the steering head with 25CrMo4 chromoly steel plates.
The new TE250R and TE310R are supplied as standard with street-homologated engine maps. For competition purposes, two further engine set-ups are available (as accessories) for power delivery that is either gentle and progressive or spontaneous and aggressive. A switch (accessory) on the left handlebar allows for quick and convenient selection of the various maps.
The new fuel injection system has done away with the need for the hot-start device fitted previously, and the new magnetic oil drain plug on the engine housing has been designed to catch metallic debris. A warning lamp for the fuel injection, as well as a separate operating hours counter, has been added to the dash.
The switch clusters on the handlebars have also been modified with a view to further improving everyday practicality. The only button to be found on the right handlebar now is the one for operating the electric starter, while the switch cluster on the left has been made smaller and more compact. All switches and connectors are protected against the ingress of water.
The list of new features also include a handlebar pad, black handlebar grips, redesigned rear-view mirrors, more durable decals on the rear bodywork, as well as new in-mould graphics on the sides. The ignition switch has been completely eliminated on the new models as well. Reinforced, more robust radiators have been fitted to better cope with the demands of riding in tough off-road terrain, while a capacitor enables the engine to operate even if the battery develops a fault.
Husqvarna has also added the R designation to the TC250 motocross machine (pictured), which also includes a number of engine enhancements and chassis reinforcement.
Meanwhile, the Northern American market also gets the TXC250R and TXC310R, which have been purpose-designed and built for the specific demands of cross-country racing. Unlike the competition enduro bikes, these machines are not homologated for road use. This means they are able to dispense with lighting and instrumentation, which translates into a weight saving of some 4kg compared to the competition enduro models.
Other models in Husqvarna’s 2013 model line-up are:
Motocross
CR 125
TC 449
Enduro
WR125/250/300
TE 449/ 511
Cross-country
TXC 511 (not available in Australia).
No word on availability or pricing for the 2013 models as yet from the Australian importer.
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