First Look 2017 Husqvarna Motocross Bikes

Kit Palmer | May 10, 2016

Husqvarna announced its line of 2017 FC four-stroke and TC two-stroke motocross models, and the big news is that all of them get WP’s latest AER air forks and that the TC 250 (two-stroke) gets a complete from-the-ground up makeover.

2017 Husqvarna TC 125 and TC 250 2-Stroke Motocrossers

2017 Husqvarna TC250 two-stroke — **The 2017 TC 250 Husqvarna is all-new for 2017.**

If you remember, the 2016 TC 250 was the only bike in Husky’s MX line that didn’t get updated, even its younger sibling the TC 125 got the works. Well, the TC 250 has caught up and it too now gets a major overhaul for 2017. It has an all-new motor and chassis, including the WP AER air forks. The chassis is based on the new-generation frame that the 2016 TC 125 and FC four-strokes got. Some of the changes to the motor include a new cylinder, cylinder head and piston, including an all-new power-valve system.

The new TC 250 also gets a new crank, counterbalancer shaft, a new 38mm flat-slide Mikuni TMX carburetor (formerly Keihin), a new exhaust pipe, and a DDS (damped diaphragm steel) clutch, which replaces the former coil spring design. The five-speed transmission has been updated as well.

The WP AER 48 front fork is completely new. The 48mm split air fork features an insulated air spring and pressurized oil chamber for progressive and consistent damping. The new component is 3.7 pounds lighter than its predecessor and is adjustable via a single air pressure valve for preload (on the left leg) as well as easy-access clickers adjusting damping with 30 clicks (on the right leg). Additionally, the air pump needed to adjust air pressure in the fork will be provided as standard.

2017 Husqvarna TC 125 — **Like the TC 250, the 2017 TC 125 two-stroke motocrosser gets a new Mikuni carburetor.**

2017 HUSQVARNA FC 250, FC 350 and FC 450 4-STROKES

The 2016 FC250, FC350 and FC450 are very similar to the previous models except for two big things–besides getting the new WP AER air forks they also get traction control! There is a new map switch that operates the traction control feature. It can be selected to an on or off position from the switch and functions by analyzing throttle input from the rider and the rate at which RPM increases in the engine. If the RPM increases too quickly, the EMS will register a loss of grip and reduce the amount of power–we’re assuming by retarding the ignition–to the rear wheel ensuring maximum traction. Husky says that this can be a distinct advantage in wet or muddy conditions.