
Husqvarna's journey into uncharted waters, mini bikes, is about to commence with its CR50 motocrosser set to go on sale locally in late September for $4495.
The bike, first unveiled at last year's EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, has a liquid-cooled 50cc two-stroke engine with a dual clutch transmission, which the BMW-owned Husky is hoping will satisfy the requirements of both entry level and experienced riders alike.
The rest of the specs are equally impressive: chrome molybdenum frame; detachable alloy subframe; 140mm rear disc brake; 160 mm "daisy" race design front disc brake with dual piston caliper; 32mm Marzocchi fork; adjustable Sachs shock; and 22mm handlebars with standard bar pad. The wheel sizes are 12-inch (front) and 10-inch (rear) on black anodised rims.
We are also awaiting reconfirmation on whether a bigger CR65 will also follow by the end of 2010.