2010 Husqvarnas

Husqvarna released photos and some information on the company's line of 2010 enduro, motocross and cross country motorcycles. Some of the more significant upgrades include new 48mm Kayaba forks, more durable and flexible plastic, stronger and lighter front- and rear-wheel hubs, and a host of model-specific changes for both the two-stroke and four-stroke platforms.

Here's what Husqvarna has to say about its 2010 line up:

Less weight, increased reliability, improved performance and handling. These have been the key elements behind the development work carried out by Husqvarna engineers on the new Enduro and Motocross models for 2010.

Improvements to these factors, however, have not been allowed to affect the Husqvarna off-road look that sets these machines apart from the competition and that features exclusive design.

There are 7 Enduro and 3 Motocross models available to meet the needs of the most demanding off-road enthusiasts. These are true replicas of the machines raced with great success by the official Husqvarna Team in the World Championship series.

Apart from the modifications listed below, it is also worth noting the introduction of a completely new machine to the Enduro range - the 2010 TE250. This four stroke fuel-injected bike with cutting edge engine design, made its highly successful debut in the World Enduro series with Antoine Meo.

New items on Enduro and Motocross models for 2010:

- New IPD (in-mould plastic decoration) graphics on tank sides panels and race number plate

- New stronger, more flexible plastics

- New 48 mm Kayaba forks (excluding WR 125)

- New fork clamps for Kayaba forks

- New more powerful front headlight design (TE models only)

- New rear mudguard with two part integrated number plate holder for a more aggressive, compact look (two
part design allows swift conversion from homologated form to race form)

- New rear lamp cluster with more powerful/better-protected LED lights

- New exhaust pipe (WR/CR125 & WR 300) for improved power distribution

- New silencer (WR/CR125)

- New optional high capacity fuel tank for WR125 & TE250

- Frame reinforced in the high stress areas (WR/CR125, all TE/TCs)

- New stronger, lighter front and rear wheel hubs

- New stronger front and rear wheel spindles

- Rear swing arm shortened by 15 mm (TE and TC) to improve traction and handling

- New rear disc (TE and TC only)

- New radiator connectors and coolant hoses (TC and TE only)

- New high performance water pump for improved cooling system efficiency (TE and TC only)

- New Sachs rear shock absorber (WR/CR125)

- TE 250 Completely new model with fuel injected engine