Husqvarna Motorcycles has announced today that they will unveil and compete on new 250cc factory machinery at round four of the FIM Motocross World Championship.
Wilvo Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Aleksandr Tonkov will race aboard the new bike from the first European Grand Prix onwards.
As part of the continuous development within Husqvarna’s motorsport department, the new FC 250 machine showcases a totally new design.
Husqvarna tell us that they have improved in every detail and the new bike has numerous benefits. Lighter, slimmer, with reduced mass within the engine and featuring redesigned bodywork, Husqvarna will look to maximise their position at the sharp end of the results.
Focusing on the chassis, technicians have developed a new, cutting edge frame. Lighter and stronger than the previous model, the frame design improves torsional rigidity and decreases longitudinal stiffness. The result is better flexibility and feedback to the rider.
The engine features extensive improvements. A fresh design has improved centralised mass and performance. A new fuel injection system and new battery ensures Husqvarna’s MX2 factory bike will be even more competitive on the race track.
Totally redesigning the bodywork and plastics from the ground up, the smoother lines and more compact design ensure the bike is as slim as possible.
Head of Husqvarna Motorsports, Robert Jonas said: “Everyone within Husqvarna’s motorsport department is truly excited by the opportunity to compete with a completely new motorcycle in this early stage of only our second season of racing.
“The new 250cc factory bike is lighter, more powerful, and very easy to handle. This offers us a great technical base from which we hope to go on and win championships.”
