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Motorcycle Journal TC250R and the XFactor

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Generating a Legacy

While most other racers would be taking care of last minute pre-race preparation, Terry Cunningham does what comes naturally to him: taking time to visit with a fan and autograph the man's Husky gas tank.

©2013 NA, LLC Photo: Resmarket.com Photo: Resmarket.com Generating aLegacy Husqvarna North North Husqvarna Grabbing Gears America Staff America by the credited withbeingtheyoungest toever rider SixDay the International Trials. Infact, Jack was being astalwart inoff-road racing andafixture in bikes, andfollowed inhisfather’s as footsteps John’s sonJack was practically raised ondirt on tobecomeKTM. motorcycle line, Motorcycles, which went the brand even through the creation of his own in1968,Husqvarna and hewas well engrained in racing for distributor legend becameEastern America. tough-as-nails endurance famous The in himself withbeingapioneerofHusqvarna isthePentons.Husqvarna John Penton cancredit withgenerationsAnother family rooted in in motocross andoff-road together again. Husqvarna, athread thatisnow weaving thebest is woven together by thecommonthread of ofmotorcycling, fabric The aswe know ittoday, to Husqvarna.” big names and their successes can be traced back year’ in national on Husqvarna. A lotof the Hawkins andallhissuccess. Iremember his ‘rookie the race teamback intheearly 80s. Look at Randy Council.Industry You canalsolook at Dave the industry. He’s of the Motorcycle the chairman Husqvarna andtheguyhasnow become iconic to “If you lookat Mark Blackwell, hecamefrom personalities inourindustry, suggests Burleson. HuskyThe logo hasitsstamponsomany Products, HuskyorHusqvarna stampedallover it.” have anything in our house that didn’t have Husky have bookcases of old Husqvarna,” everything in my upuntil I was life about 14was “My momcollected pictures, memorabilia… upbringing. Champion, willleave anindelible mark onyour Burleson, eight-timeAMAGrand NationalEnduro racingBeing the son of Husqvarna legend Dick explained Jon-Erik Burleson. “We still

Cycle News covers. We didn’t was involved with remember when he – CycleGear. I stores accessory successful chainof Bertram andhisvery come together togenerate alegacy. many proud owners andracers that ofHusqvarna bikes, generations andgenerations offamilies of next generation of Husky; it’s the generations of more thatwilltake thanthemachinery usintothe forward withanall-new chapter. inthefall It’s Husqvarna,chapter for and we willbespringing Once again, we are atthethreshold ofanew to weave ofmotorcycling. thefabric generation motorcycles, ofHusqvarna continuing generation ofSmithsnow works alongsideanew inRiverside,Motorsports California. Anew –MalcolmSmith dealerships inthecountry one ofthebiggest andmostdistinguished along withhissisterAshley, takes inrunning part A globalextreme competitor, Alexander, Smith’s sonAlexanderfrom didn’t far thetree. fall off-road motocross industry. painted thebigger picture –thebeginningof that question, but their classicsymbiosisiswhat around? You couldprobably argue eitherside of launch Malcolm’s career, orwas ittheotherway of Husky’s U.S. foundation. help DidHusqvarna iconthatwasanother industry ontheground floor as well. OnAnySunday starMalcolmSmithis legacyThe haspassedonintheSmithfamily, lead backtoHusqvarna. and companieswithintheindustry, theirroots Penton numerous hasinfluenced family brands agold medalintheSixDays.earn the Though Ride More 3 READMORE... Husqvarna is pleased to announce that it is Utilizing every available resource, Husqvarna set to make a welcome return to professional will use cutting-edge technology as it begins motocross in 2014. Husqvarna, the pioneer of to re-establish itself as one of the leading motocross, will field two factory-backed teams, manufacturers in motocross. With the direction of one in the premier class (MX1) and one in the the Swedish brand now mapped out, Husqvarna MX2 World Championship. Each team will feature will be represented in both classes of the 2014 two riders. World Motocross Championship with factory teams ICE1 Racing in the MX1 (450) division For Husqvarna, the decision to return to the and Wilvo Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing in FIM Motocross World Championship was MX2 (250). an easy one. As one of the world’s oldest motorcycle manufacturers, Husky is a brand “The decision to work with ICE1 Racing steeped in off-road history. Dominating the and the ’ racing team was golden age of motocross in the ‘60s and ‘70s, simple,” confirms Pit Beirer, KTM’s Director of the then Swedish manufacturer launched its Motorsport. “Both are already proven as two iconic reputation. Collecting countless race wins of the most professional and driven outfits in and titles with legendary riders such as Torsten the race paddock. With their input it’s clear Hallman, , Bengt Aberg, Malcolm that Husqvarna will be back racing in a very Smith, , Husqvarna ruled the serious and concerted manner, ensuring future track with some of the earliest purpose-built champions will be added to the list of greats like From left to right: Jacky Martens, Pit Beirer, Oliver Goehring and Antti Pyrhonen motocross bikes. Hallman, Smith and Mikkola.” MX GP racing FOR HUSKY IN 2014

AMA Motorcycle Husqvarna: The Transition Rolls On Hall Of Fame to While Husky parts, gear and accessories distribution will be handled in The Amherst crew celebrates Ohio (alongside that of KTM’s), the future management headquarters Honor Husky Legends the successful integration of will be in Murrieta, California, fittingly located on the corner of Husqvarna's parts distribution into their Ohio facility. Technology and Innovation! “We’re looking forward to inviting industry and media to the new headquarters once we’re settled in,” said Husqvarna Aftersales and Racing Manager, Andy Jefferson. In addition to Lanza and Jefferson, Husqvarna is proud to officially welcome more Husqvarna Motorcycles North America team members, most of who transitioned over from previous Husky ownership. Andy Jefferson – Aftersales and Racing Manager Jamie Lanza – Aftersales and Parts Coordinator Jon Foster – North American Sales Administrator Charles Jirsa – National Technical Specialist/Warranty Administrator usqvarna’s progressive transition under new ownership by Pierer Jason Dahners – Dealer Development Specialist Industry continues to press forward, and as of August 2013, the H Rod Overstreet – Dealer Development Specialist groundwork has been laid for a new foundation of Husqvarna’s North We’re getting dressed to the nines and American presence. Former HMNA employees Jenna Parker and Sharon Richards have heading to the Green Valley Resort and also been integrated into the KTM North America team while still also Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada this October Husqvarna is a living, functioning brand. Moving the infrastructure 18 for the 2013 AMA Motorcycle Hall of working on Husqvarna business. while maintaining business operations is a very involved process, but Fame Induction Ceremony! Husqvarna will development thus far has been steady and encouraging. As of this “Jamie, Charles, Jon, Jason and Rod are all familiar faces of Husqvarna, be sponsoring the Legends presentations and we’re proud to have officially brought them aboard under new of Torsten Hallman and Mark Blackwell – summer, all parts distribution has been successfully transitioned, two very honorable icons of Husqvarna’s management,” Jefferson said. “They are all excellent ambassadors for several staff members have been brought aboard, and Husqvarna rich American history. Motorcycles North America has secured a location for its future new the brand, and passionate about motorcycles. They are a great start “Everyone of us at Husqvarna Motorcycles is to laying the foundation of a new management team at Husqvarna.” headquarters. fortunate for the opportunity to pay tribute Husqvarna’s North American parts distribution has been successfully Resmarket, Inc. out of Encinitas, California will be continuing its to Torsten Hallman and Mark Blackwell,” duties as Advertising, Marketing, PR and Events agency of record for commented Husqvarna’s Andy Jefferson. transferred to Amherst, Ohio. Husqvarna’s Aftersales and Parts “The impact of their contributions remains Husqvarna Motorcycles North America. Coordinator Jamie Lanza talked about the recent relocation. significant, and their achievements within “This was a big undertaking, but we’re glad to report everything is “We’ve been part of Husqvarna for six years now, going on seven the motorcycle industry are legendary.” in place and the gears are moving,” Lanza said. “It’s been a pleasure model years,” commented Resmarket President, Scott Cox. “We’ve For more information on the 2013 AMA working with the Amherst crew; they’ve been really helpful in learning always had great relations with the brand and it’s only going to get Motorcycle Hall of Fame on October 18, better from here. We are thrilled to be a part of Husqvarna during this and the Dave Mungenast Memorial Legends our ordering systems and making sure our domestic distribution is as Reception on Saturday, October 19, please exciting transition and look forward to hosting some very memorable efficient as possible.” visit www.motorcyclemuseum.org. dealer and press events in the near future.”

4 READMORE... 2013 AMA Husqvarna Dual-Sport Gunnar event Calendar Aug. 10-11 Buffalo 500 D/S Adventure Ride Lindstrom Columbus, IN Aug. 17-18 Ted’s Chandler Hill Challenge Wolverine, MI Husky Historian Aug. 17-18 Rat Dog Dual Sport Tillamook, OR Sept. 7-8 Land Between the Lakes 200 Golden Pond, KY Sept. 5-7 Lewis & Clark Adventure Ride Kamiah, ID Sept. 13-15 Ride Reno 200 Reno, NV Sept. 21-22 Nutcracker 200 Logan, OH Sept. 28-29 Yosemite Dual Sport Adventure Buck Meadows, CA Sept. 28-29 Big Woods 200 Scott Wallenberg Collection PHOTO Location:Wabeno, WI Oct. 5-6 Shenandoah 500 Dual Sport rich heritage like that of Husqvarna Motorcycles isn’t Do you still ride? Location:Mt. Solon, VA an easy one to chronicle in its entirety, but former racer Not at all. I don’t ride. I got a little racecar and I feel better Oct. 12-13 Baby Burr National Dual Sport Gunnar Lindstrom managed to do it in the pages of now with four wheels than with two at my age. I haven’t McArthur, OH his full-color hardbound book Husqvarna Success. The Swedish ridden seriously for 20, 30 years. But I’ve ridden several Oct. 26-27 Howlin’ at the Moon Dual Sport A Prescott Valley, AZ MX GP racing FOR HUSKY IN 2014 born racer played an integral role in developing Husky off-road times in the mountains, in the desert and so on. But not motorcycles, and also helped bring the marque to the United with any serious intent. Nov. 2-3 Hammer Run States in the 1960s, and now, following the release of his book, But your life still revolves around motorcycles. Port Elizabeth, NJ Gunnar has been named the Official Historian of Husqvarna Very much so. I have a couple of projects. I’m restoring a Nov. 29-30 LA-Barstow to Vegas Motorcycles. bike for my son that he wants to use for Day In The Dirt, Palmdale, CA Lindstrom was on hand at the 2013 AMA Vintage Motorcycle which is a very famous event in California. Days to meet and greet fans, where we caught up with him for quick Q&A. Gunnar talked about what he’s up to these days, Tell me about becoming the official Husqvarna historian. how he came to be Husqvarna’s official historian, and the possible Well, actually it started with the book, obviously, and the need to write a new chapter of Husqvarna Success! book started with the fact that Torsten (Hallman) and I had a meeting and said, ‘Nobody has really written down Malcolm! What are you up to lately? all these things.’ So we started working on it. Torsten was After I retired from Honda a few years ago I’ve been going to do the European side and I was going to do the An Autobiography working a little bit with my kids and their motorbikes and U.S. side and then Torsten decided it was too much work What would a legacy be without its legends? with some of my own projects. I’m restoring a bike for my for him and he had to slow down and be a little more son that he wants to use for The Day In The Dirt, which is careful about his health. So I took over the whole project Malcolm Smith, the man who helped put the Husqvarna a very famous event in California. I’m also doing a little bit and it became much bigger at that point [laughs]. brand on the map in America, tells his story… finally! of charity work and a little bit of consulting here and there. His book Malcolm! An Autobiography is set to release in December 2013.

“It’s been a long time Husqvarna & Lettenbichler coming, but it’s finally time to do it,” Malcolm Podium At RED BULL Romaniacs said. “The timing seems Husqvarna’s extreme enduro specialist Andreas “Letti” right, too. I just turned Lettenbichler scored a superb third place finish at the 72, I’m slowing down a 10th running of the Red Bull Romaniacs. Aboard a little, I’m spending more factory Husqvarna WR300, Letti took on five days of time with my family and grueling competition in the shadow of Dracula’s castle I’ve got more perspective in Sibiu, Romania. In an outstanding performance, than ever… so here Letti was able to combine his riding skill and navigating we go!” prowess in order to conquer the Carpathian Mountains. “Day one was, as always, a killer track,” Andreas Malcolm! An Autobiography is currently available commented, “technically demanding and exhausting! for preorder at www.TheMalcolmBook.com. Orders Day two was pretty fast – nothing too difficult but placed now will also receive a special bonus feature: this is ‘Romaniacs’ and nothing is easy out here. Day three turned out to be a tough day, too, but I tried to Malcolm’s autograph! For more info on the large- ride fast but intelligent at the same time to secure a format, hardbound coffee-table book, visit podium finish. www.TheMalcolmBook.com. “I’m really happy and satisfied having secured another podium result after Erzberg,” Letti concluded. “I’m sure you’ll love reading it as much as I enjoyed Lettenbichler takes on his next extreme enduro photo by Alfredo Gomez/Red Bull Content Pool writing it,” added Malcolm. challenge at the Red Bull Sea To Sky in Turkey. 5 Gustafsson… They So I hadn’t met him "Scrambling,” as it was called were working on free until I got to the San time to make things Diego Airport. happen with racing back in 1950s, was the earliest bikes. So without them What was your first there wouldn’t be any impression of America? motocross bikes built. In They couldn’t land form of modern motocross. fact, 1961 they told me, in San Diego airport because I was already so I was transferred SWEDISH CHAMP COMES TO AMERICA The new style of racing caught fire in Tell us about the first a factory bike [racer] to Miramar Airport, Torsten Hallman first appeared in the time you ever rode a from ’57, they told me, which was a military VOICES section in the November 10, 1966 Europe, but it wasn’t until the 1960s Husqvarna. ‘You have to look for port (Miramar Naval edition of Cycle News. that Americans began taking notice This must be when I another brand, because Air Station, aka ‘Top of the sport. By this time, American was 11, 12 years old. It we will not make any Gun School’ - Editor). was like a road bike more motorcycles.’ So I didn’t know I was riders were behind the curve, as the – an old road bike. It I was actually racing redirected to military was 118cc. It was a very one race for English port so when I stepped Europeans had been “scrambling” popular bike after the Greeves. But in the late out of the plane there for many years, but that all began to Second World War. 1961 I got a call from was a big line of soldiers They made thousands one of these engineers on both sides of us change when a man named Torsten of these small bikes. – his name was Ruben when we walked out Hallman crossed the pond to America That was the first time. Helmin – and he said, of the plane. I said, When I rode a more ‘We managed to squeeze ‘S&%#!’ You know, ‘I in 1966. sophisticated bike, it some money out of the don’t like Russia but this was called a Silverpilen. chainsaw division so we is worse than Russia!’ The Swedish world champion This was 1955. And that can make a new engine With all these police came to California at the invitation was a bike I started to for next year. Would and military standing TORSTEN HALLMAN RIDING SCHOOL race on. That was the you like to ride it?’ I while we’re coming out. The Swede extended his U.S. stay another of Edison Dye, the man who had start of it. trusted him so I said, ‘This is horrible!’ Then month by offering motocross riding hopes of importing Husqvarna ‘Of course, I’d like to I found out it was a schools in Riverside, CA. What was that make a new four-speed military base so then I motorcycles in the United States. bike like? engine, etc.’ understood it. It was a street legal From the beginning we During his one-month stay, Torsten bike. Then we had were not so successful, Was coming to America went on a nationwide win-streak that to rebuild it to do the but later in the year, it for the first time a leap races. We changed the happened as I started to of faith? caught the attention of motorcyclists tires to motocross tires. beat Jeff Smith on the Yes, but I trusted Edison everywhere, and set a new standard Changed handlebars, BSA. And it turned out Dye and the Husqvarna changed several things [he was currently] the people. I was supposed for motocross racing. on the bike. world champion. And to be here for one month because I became the to race in whatever he Hallman went on to found Hallman Husqvarna is credited world champion, the big asked me to race, on the Racing and eventually Torsten with being the bosses at the Husqvarna 250 Husqvarna or the originators of dedicated factory noticed that 360 Husqvarna. And I Hallman Original Racewear (THOR). off-road bikes. What they can make a good wanted to see the United Torsten still lives in his home country was it that inspired motorcycle [laughs] very States so for me it was the company to start competitive. So this is perfect. I was more than of Sweden, but during a rare trip making this style of why they decide to make willing to come here. motorcycles? 100 copies of my bike for And I got $1000 for one to Southern California, we got the It was several people the 1963 season. So this month’s work. I couldn’t chance to sit down with the MX icon within the organization was the first production say no to that. of Husqvarna who run of a motocross bike. for a chat about Husqvarna – a brand were very interested Edison kept you very he admits he will always feel attached in motocross racing, When did you first busy during your stay. or motorcycle racing, meet Edison Dye? Talk about the races to. Hallman also recalled the 1966 trip so to speak. Without In 1966. He talked to you did. these people like Ruben the factory about me First race was an MR. MOTO-CROSS BOOK to California that started it all, his first Helmin and Bror coming over to the enduro. It was way up With the release of his book in the late 1960s, time riding a Husqvarna motorcycle, Jauren and Bengt Olof United States. in Northern California. Torsten further cemented himself as the hands-down authority on motocross. and his thoughts on the Husky’s new Before 1966, “motocross” and “Husqvarna” were just interesting words. That changed when Torsten Hallman and his motorcycle arrived in America. 6 beginning with Pierer Industry. Photos: Resmarket.com

The next one was a wheel when they came desert race and it went to a ditch. Then you on like this. Then there know what happens with was one race up in the rear wheel. It came Canada on ice. So it was just like this! This was many, many different absolutely the first thing races. But at that time, I had to learn. They just I was world champion went straight! [laughs] and I was much more I remember this real trained [than] the good… real good. competition here in the United States. So I When you were first entered in 23 different here, a lot of the races and I won all prominent American these races in different riders were watching, categories, also. So this and studying you, like meant a lot that the Malcolm Smith. European standard of Yes. I rode together with racing – like the bike – Malcolm a lot. was much higher than in the states. They changed Along with Malcolm this quickly [laughs]. It were there other riders didn’t take long. that you thought were promising? What was your first Dick Mann. Dick Mann impression of American was also a good rider. riders? The sport was And Preston Petty. They young; they still had a rode good, but still they lot to learn, but what were, I would say, expert did you think? to a novice from the "They had a lot to learn! difference from me and [laughs] My work for them anyway. Edison was over after the first month but when There is a lot it was over I preferred currently going on to stay a little bit longer with Husqvarna. Do in the States. you still feel a special So this was why I attachment to the arranged the first brand? motocross schools. I Yes, sure. made an ad in Cycle News and said, ‘Please One of the first major send $40 to enter a announcements made motocross school.’ So under Pierer Industry is I had several of these reuniting and motocross schools and Husqvarna. What are could stay for another your thoughts on that? month so I could make I think it’s good. I think a living off the schools they can have many and could stay. It was advantages working quite good. together. I see a good future for Husqvarna. What was the first thing Definitely. you noticed American riders needed to learn? Just going over a small ditch. They rode straight into the ditch. [laughs] They didn’t lift the front

Before 1966, “motocross” and “Husqvarna” were just interesting words. That changed when Torsten Hallman and his motorcycle arrived in America. What The Editors Are Saying

RacerXonline.com - Racer X Films “The power on this [CR144] really caught me off guard; it was definitely a whole lot stronger than what I thought it was going to be. Pro Circuit did the mods on it and this Husky comes with a 144 kit. Bolted this thing on and I had no problem at all making it over all the jumps. And Pala, I think, has some of the biggest jumps in So Cal. I could get into a soft berm and still had no problem with this thing pulling me around the track.”

Motocross Action – July 2013 “Husqvarna is suddenly all over the news. Over the winter, they opened up some eyes with their amazingly fast Paris-Dakar bikes. Their World Enduro team was impressive in the 2012 Championships, and they sponsored the 125 Pro race at the World Two-Stroke Championships-and won.”

Dirt Bike – August 2013 “One of the things that makes the Terra so attractive is the price. The good news is that the price has dropped even lower. Husqvarna is now selling the machine for $5999, which makes it the most incredible value on wheels.”

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TC250R and the Factor here’s a lot to be said for multi-purpose utility, and dirt bikes are no on forX controlled ground-gripping proficiency, or work the Brembo Texception! Sure we want a full-fledged motocross bike when we step hydraulic clutch to burst out of turns moto-style. out onto the track, and a dedicated woods weapon when we take to the Of course the proof is in the pudding, as they say. And by pudding, we single track. But not many of us have the luxury of owning a dedicated mean the podium. Andrew DeLong’s 2012 race results say it all. He made motocross bike and an off-road bike. The rest of us have to find one history in the GNCC (Grand National Cross Country) Series aboard his machine that can satisfy the best of both worlds, and in this case, we’d factory Husqvarna TC250R last year by not only winning the XC2 class have to argue that the crossover potential of the Husqvarna TC250R is but finishing on the overall podium (from a second-row start) not once, best in its class. but twice in the season. The handling prowess of the Husqvarna TC250R is superb, as nearly any Andrew DeLong’s GNCC weapon of choice was also the preference of motocross publication could verify, and that agility translates incredibly International Six Day Enduro veteran Fred Hoess. “I like the way the well to off-road conditions. Tight single-track is the TC250R’s forte, Red Head works,” Hoess told us after competing in Saxony, Germany and whether you’re out west or back east you’ll be flicking it down the aboard the TC250R. “The Del West valves are the best titanium valves trail with ease. The chromoly frame and KYB suspension team up for an you can get. And for me, I actually like the simplicity of not having an exceptionally forgiving ride, and you can’t settle for less when it comes electric start.” to handling rough chatter at speed. Aside from braking bumps or square A dedicated motocrosser the TC250R may be, but GNCC trophies and edges, it could be rocks, roots, logs or any other element of nature that an ISDE gold medal are testament to its crossover abilities. Whether it’s get your knobbies dancing on the trail. An overly rigid chassis can get on a track, at a GP, in an enduro or deep in the woods, you can be sure you into trouble, but the TC250R has the right balance and structure to the mighty TC will have you charging toward the checkers! move with you. It’s all about balance when it comes to the power of the 249cc four-stroke For information on current sales promotion offers on the TC250R, engine, as well. It’s a balance between traction and snap – and Husqvarna and other Husqvarna off-road motorcycle models, please visit strikes just the right chord with the TC250R’s power delivery. Roll it www.Husqvarna-MotorcyclesNA.com/sales-promotion.php

Top left: Team FAR Husqarvna off-road star Andrew DeLong was a GNCC front runner last season aboard a TC250R.

Top right: Six Day veteran Fred Hoess on the TC250R during the 2012 ISDE at Saxony, Germany.

BOTTOM LEFT & RIGHT: The 2014 TC250R boasts a variety of minor engine upgrades and new graphics. 9 2014 Husqvarna Motorcycles

TXC250R Closed Course Use Only

TXC250R TXC310R TXC310R Engine Single-cylinder, four-stroke Single-cylinder, four-stroke Closed Course Use Only Displacement 249.5cc 302.4cc Fuel System EFI w Keihin D42 EFI w Keihin D42 Starting Electric/kick Electric/kick Front Suspension Kayaba 48mm fork Kayaba 48mm fork Rear Suspension Kayaba single shock Kayaba single shock Fuel Capacity 2.25 gallons 2.25 gallons Cross Country Seat Height 37.4 in. 37.4 in. Curb weight 231.5 lbs. 231.5 lbs.

WR250/300 Closed Course Use Only

WR125 WR250/300 Engine Single-cylinder, two-stroke Single-cylinder, two-stroke Displacement 124.8cc 249.3cc / 293.1cc Fuel System Mikuni TMX38 carburetor Mikuni TMX38 carburetor Starting Kick Kick WR125 Front Suspension Kayaba 48mm fork Kayaba 48mm fork Closed Course Use Only Rear Suspension Sachs single shock Sachs single shock Fuel Capacity 2.50 gallons 2.50 gallons Seat Height 38.4 in. 38.7 in. Curb weight 216.1 lbs. 229.3 lbs.

Dual Purpose TR650 Strada Street Legal TR650 Strada Engine Single-cylinder, four-stroke Displacement 652cc Fuel System Marelli EFI Starting electric Front Suspension Sachs 46mm fork Rear Suspension Sachs single shock Fuel Capacity 3.57 gallons Seat Height 33.8 in. Curb weight 410.0 lbs.

TR650 Terra Engine Single-cylinder, four-stroke Displacement 652cc Fuel System Marelli EFI Starting electric Front Suspension Sachs 46mm fork Rear Suspension Sachs single shock Fuel Capacity 3.57 gallons Seat Height 34.4 in. TR650 Terra Curb weight 407.8 lbs. Street Legal 10 www.husqvarna-motorcyclesna.com MOTOCROSS/GP

TC250R Engine Single-cylinder, four-stroke Displacement 249.5cc Fuel System EFI w Keihin D42 Starting Kick Front Suspension Kayaba 48mm fork Rear Suspension Kayaba single shock Fuel Capacity 1.70 gallons Seat Height 38.8 in. Curb weight 222.7 lbs.

TC250R Closed Course Use Only

CR125 Engine Single-cylinder, two-stroke Displacement 124.8cc Fuel System Mikuni TMX38 carburetor Starting Kick Front Suspension Kayaba 48mm fork Rear Suspension Sachs single shock Fuel Capacity 1.85 gallons CR125 Seat Height 38.8 in. Closed Course Use Only Curb weight 207.2 lbs.

Dual SPort

TE449/511 Street Legal

TE310R TE449/511 Engine Single-cylinder, four-stroke Single-cylinder, four-stroke Displacement 302.4cc 449.6cc / 477.5cc Fuel System EFI w Keihin D42 EFI w Keihin D46 Starting Electric/kick Electric Front Suspension Kayaba 48mm fork Kayaba 48mm fork Rear Suspension Kayaba single shock Kayaba single shock TE310R Fuel Capacity 2.25 gallons 2.51 gallons Street Legal Seat Height 37.4 in. 37.5 in. Curb weight 247.0 lbs. 255.7 lbs.

Husqvarna Motorcycles reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in colors, materials, equipment, specifications and models. 11 Ricky Wagner sold his 1984 WR250 to Malcolm for a little cash and a lot of t-shirt.

Andrew DeLong gets a few Six Day speed tips from the legend himself, Malcolm Smith.

VMD attracts a lot of good looking, vintage Huskys and Husky racers.

Simon Pavey has ridden nine Dakar Rallies, Tim Trouter's correct trivia question answer seven of them on Husqvarnas. Simon claims landed him a signed Torsten Hallman Cycle the TE449 as his favorite. News archive prize from Jean Turner.

Riders and Champions of Husqvarna: Lindstrom, Burleson, Smith, Melton, DeLong, Andrews, Harden. Another happy Gunnar Lindstrom fan.

The VMD swapmeet offered lots of This Husky came to Ohio deals on "gently used" Husky bikes looking for a new home and and components. he found one.

There were Huskys and Husky memorabilia everywhere.

Andrew DeLong talks ISDE.

A crowd pleaser.

12 Release the hounds! ould you be surprised to know that Vintage Motorcycle Days isn’t just for vintage bikes? Neither is the current WHusqvarna Motorcycles brand just about the future. We are proud to celebrate the past as we stand at the brink of an exciting new chapter for the Husqvarna brand, and we're prouder yet to celebrate that past with off-road icon Dick Burleson. The eight-time AMA National Enduro Champion was pleased to preside over the 2013 event, and relive Husky's glory days by pulling his 1978 Husqvarna out of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame museum and bringing it to Lexington, Ohio. “King Richard” was an image of nostalgia as he turned a lap on the motocross & hare scrambles track at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course aboard his former ISDT machine, where crowds of enthusiasts gave him the “rock star” treatment. Burleson was kept plenty busy throughout the three-day weekend, but we were fortunate enough to catch up with the grand marshal to hear his thoughts on VMD, what he hopes to see from Husqvarna in the future, and how he has managed to stay so blazing fast 30 years after retiring from professional racing!

Tell us what you’re up to these days. Husqvarna brand and it was part of that whole What are your thoughts on the new ‘Old things are new again,’ you know? I actually ownership of Husqvarna and the next I’ve been with the Moose Racing program that’s dug out my old ’78 ISDT bike. It’s the same one chapter of the brand under Pierer under Parts Unlimited since 1993. I helped get I rode in Sweden; it’s still got the numbers and Industry? it going and I’m still doing that. My primary job it’s still sealed. A couple weeks ago I fiddled is a combination of promotional events – having around and got it fired up. It started right up no I think these guys have a really good idea of a semi, product display and stuff to hand out at problem after I cleared out the carburetor so I where they want to take it so I’m optimistic for events – and then other product development took it down to Mid-Ohio. I rode it on the parade them. You can’t not be (optimistic) when you stuff. Most of the time I have test products lap on Friday when the track was dry. But once look at what they did with KTM. on my motorcycle when I ride. I rarely ride the thunder and lightning and rain came I didn’t without something I’m testing because I’m the You were at the forefront of Husky’s unload it out of the truck again because it’s a racing efforts during the brand’s main guy that rides in our group. I also work historical bike. I didn’t want to wreck it. with the sales staff a little. It’s a wide range of golden age; having seen the brand at responsibilities. You’re not only still riding, but you’re its best, what are your hopes for the still incredibly fast! How have you future of Husqvarna? How did you like being Grand Marshal managed to stay at such a high level? of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days? We were very innovative at the time. Husqvarna I never stopped riding. I stopped racing for was more or less the first off-road two-stroke VMD had the combination of coming back a while after I retired, just because people really capable race bike. The first really effective around to the Husqvarna brand, which was fun, would still expect me to win, but I never commercially available water-cooled four-stroke getting together with Gunnar and Malcolm and really stopped. I continued my evolution with motorcycle was a Husky 510. And that’s still Mike Melton and Terry Cunningham. That was motorcycles. It’s interesting that a lot of those a pretty good motor today – as far as how it fun. And then the whole grand marshal thing guys love riding that old stuff because they runs. There was innovation there was then we is instant rock star, almost. It was awesome! never had to race it! I’m not that interested did the automatic, which had some real value. Everywhere you go people want autographs It had some technical flaws, but innovation in riding old bikes. I wanna ride new bikes. So In his role as event grand marshal, Husky legend and it’s pretty cool. It definitely makes you feel was going some places and that’s what I hope on one hand the vintage thing isn’t my cup Dick Burleson kicks off Vintage Motorcycle Days like you have something back on the industry at happens in the future – that it gets back to of tea. But the event itself was great. Good with a fast lap aboard his ISDT winning 1978 Husky. some stage in the game. turnout, lots of enthusiasm, all kinds of crazy its roots, which is high quality product that’s motorcycles. It was really, really fun looking leading the way in innovation. It’s going to be What does it mean to you to relive around the swap meet. Some of this stuff real interesting to see. your glory days with Husqvarna? looked like it was dragged out of a swamp, and Well, I’ve been away from it since 1989. VMD then there’s the occasional gem you see. It was was kind of my first revisiting, so to say, of the really fun. Photos: Resmarket.com

Dick Burleson receives precise, pre-flight tips from Joe Bromley and VMD emcee Griff Allen.

"My grampa is faster than your grampa" - Gavin Burleson

A crowd pleaser.

The AMA promised a packed house. They were not kidding. There is nothing better than taking a few laps on your Husky then hanging out with a bunch of your Husky heroes.

Ray Mungenast and Jack Penton

Husqvarna was well represented throughout the VMD racing schedule. This is lap one of the Friday morning Hare Scrambles event.

Desert, off-road and rally legend Where are they now? Scot Harden was at VMD, too. Catching up with Terry Cunningham

I work in the boating industry for a company called Skier’s This is a very exciting year for Husqvarna. Give me Choice. We make Supra and Moomba boats. I actually just your thoughts on the new chapter of the company. started with them about a year ago. I previously had worked I think it’s a very good thing for Husqvarna, not that I had for MasterCraft boat company for 17 years. I live in East anything against the previous owners such as of Italy Tennessee, just south of Knoxville. We’ve been there about and BMW. But John Penton and I were just talking about how 17 years. My wife Trina and I have four daughters and now that Husqvarna is back in what I call the hands of true three grandchildren. off-road motorcycle industry people, such as KTM, I think you’ll see the brand maybe make a good comeback, which Do you still ride? I would love to see because I’m very partial to Husqvarna. Yes, I do. As a matter of fact I raced here yesterday. I raced They blessed me so much over the years. I was telling my both the vintage and the post vintage classes. I’ve been riding wife, when I put this Husky shirt on yesterday, it was a proud a 1983 430 Husqvarna WR model in the 50+ Post Vintage moment for me. They’ve given me everything – my four class, which I won. national titles and everything.

Lexington, Ohio's Mid-Ohio facility is an outstanding venue for Vintage Motorcycle Days. Griff Allen and John Penton.

Where are they now? Winner. Catching up with John Penton

“I’m retired and living in Northern Ohio. I work in my woods and on my farm and I’m in the process of going back and forth to Europe. They’re trying to make a movie of me. I just have a real good life; I’ve got 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and next month I’ll be 88 years old! [laughs]”

Do you still ride? No. I haven’t for [a long time.] Once in a while I get on a bike, but I haven’t ridden for 15 years. I have too many artificial parts in me.

The Cycle News Timeline was a popular focal point throughout the weekend.

Behold! The Wall of Death.

Where are they now? Catching up with Mike Melton

“After my racing career kind of crumbled I moved back to Georgia. I built a small log home down in the woods near Buena Vista. I have two kids, Tucker (22) and Cheyenne (13). For 18 years now I’ve been working at Baby’s Dream Furniture as Plant Manager. I have put on a few Hare Scrambles on my property over the years. I still attend some of the races to catch up with Mike Melton shares a few old friends and I still keep up with the motorcycle scene every day.” fond memories with friend and former Husqvarna team mate Do you still ride? Mark Hyde. I haven’t done any serious riding since 2005 when I rode the SETRA Enduro Series and won the overall in the A class. I very seldom ride anymore but I have a nine-mile trail on my property that my friends love to come down and practice on. I make a few laps on occasion. I spend most of my free Malcolm Smith admires the 1956 time riding bicycles. I make a few road races and MTB races a year, but my Husqvarna 50cc Pacer belonging to job keeps me busy, traveling a couple times each year to furniture shows in Johnny A. Goodwin of Abingdon, VA. Louisville, Kentucky and Las Vegas, Nevada. 15 www.husqvarna-motorcyclesna.com

The Husqvarna VMD Timeline detailed Husky's presence in the U.S. from 1966 through modern times. Thanks to the Cycle News online archive, Husky fans at Mid-Ohio were able to trace the history via race reports, features and Husky ads. Check out some of the relics that were on display.

Husqvarna Timeline Find all these articles, ads and more at www.cyclenews.com/archives

16 Husqvarna Timeline Find all these articles, ads and more at www.cyclenews.com/archives We asked: “Join the legacy of Husky. We asked: “Where did your Husky What is your most memorable take you this weekend?” moment in Husky history?” You said... You said... Matt: Took one on a 1200 mile road trip (Strada) the other (WR300) to the podium!

Rodolfo: Thru the hills off the Cordillera Central in the Dominican Republic from San Juan de la Maguana to Constanza and sunday we went back thrue the Parque National “Valle Nuevo” with the most central point off the country “The Pyramides”. Wonderfull hills and mountains but also deep rivers!

Rodney: Gorman, Ca.

Blade: Approximately 60 miles of technical single track trails in and around Mt. Nebo Wilderness, Utah. It was so Awesome, we did it twice this weekend. 2011 TXC511

Mandy: Sorcs race, Hiawassee, Georgia @ Rockcrusher Farm

Sean: Lake Elsinore MX Park.

Johnny: My WR 300 took me 70 kilometers around the Spencer: Smith Valley in Yerighton, NV Swedish countryside and was strong like always! Pierce: To the big W in the deserts of Nevada Blake: To the AMA Funky Chicken Hare Scramble in Oregon. Well, my truck got us there, but the husky wr165 Jeff: Grange Motor circuit for on the was the perfect machine for this race. Mighty TC449

Scott: The day I bought my first one!

Match: Today...when I just got approved to purchase a 2013 TXC 310 as a patrol bike for Metcalf Motorcycle Park here in San Jose California!!!! My twin brother has been riding his 2004 for 10 years and loves it!!! GO HUSKY!!!

James: When the 405 MX came out a friend wanted me to show how Fast it was, wheel up pointed at the boyz I got off the gas in time to find out the brakes were on the other side, yes I grabbed everything as the on lookers mounted there trucks.

Peter: Best bike I’ve ever owned

Stephen: Used to have a 72 400. Loved it, and I miss riding it.

Tom: I bought a 1974 250 in 1985, and had more fun on it than any of my newer bikes..... smoked some YZ’s and CR’s at Hollister too!!! Good times.....handed it off to a young man that wanted to restore it years later.

Robert: Teaching my girlfriend to ride my 360 Husky, righthand shifter. On Linda Mar Beach. She would get all the way down to the other end and stall it.I would run all the way, restart it and we would do it all over again. Great times. (She was a great sport, so I married her 35 years ago.)

Michael: I am racing a 1982 CR250 and its fast. Thanks to our Facebook friends, Husky’s online Peter: Every moment with a Husqvarna is memorable because they’re just so friggin good! community continues to grow. We appreciate your stories, comments and photos and ask that you keep sharing!

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