2012 Husqvarna CR125

Husqvarna CR125: 2 stroke sound
and weight
Ever since Chicco Chiodi's double world
champion win, Husqvarna has continually refined the
CR125. The new model comes from a long and noble tradition,
the result of amazing victories and attention to the
needs of young riders. This tried and tested, reliable
bike is not only competitive on the track but also
in the showroom, with a price that is highly accessible
for a bike that has it all - a powerful engine, a
frame that is easy to handle, rear suspension linkage
and top class branded components for suspension and
brakes.
Reinforced chassis
The semi-perimeter frame on the new CR125 is black
chrome-molybdenum steel tubing, a distinctive feature
of the 2012 range, together with the Excel anodised
silver rims. Most importantly, the frame now has reinforcement
plates at the steering-head area. The frame is famous
for its ease of handling, fitted with 48 mm Kayaba
fork, hydraulically adjustable for both rebound and
compression damping. So too is the Sachs monoshock
in the rear, fitted to the frame with the mechanical
progression linkage much favoured by Husqvarna.
Other changes to the 2012 CR125 include redesigned
graphics, still using InMould technology: an effective
solution to prevent wear and tear under high pressure
washes.
The brakes are the best possible mix: Brembo pistons
and floating calipers, with large diameter daisy wheel
discs (front 260 mm).
Modern engine
The single cylinder two-stroke engine on the Husqvarna
2012 CR125 has been updated with the best components
available - Mikuni TMX38 carburettor, V-Force reed
valve, the same resilient clutch bell-housing as the
4-stroke TC250, ultra-light exhaust and silencer,
6-speed gearbox and now better protection of the filter
box underside.
And when you start the engine, the sound is the
magnificent noise of a high-performance two-stroke.
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