Husqvarna WR 300, 2011, 293.1 cu. cm, 103 kg.
Contrary to popular belief, Husqvarna is not only a great chain saws, lawn mowers and other garden and farm implements. Under an international white-red flag for many years issued an ultimatum-road motorcycles.
Two-stroke enduro Husqvarna WR 250 existed in the production range of the company for quite some time. Old proven powerplant and intelligent design have brought this bike a well-deserved popularity. But for those who are not violent enough power stroke of the heart "endurika", the company offered to set the engine to increase to 300 cm3 (the so-called «kit»). Actually this fact and become a prerequisite for the birth of a single model Husqvarna WR 300. The bike turned out very successful, and today, despite the active use of the four models on it Seb Guillaume became world champion in enduro in the class E 4.
Appearance and ergonomics
The bike looks aggressive and defiant. How, indeed, should look like "fighting» hard enduro. High trim "Bird" motorcycle tailored to the canons of the style. "Husky" his whole appearance makes it clear that beginners on her to do nothing. The bike is made in the new corporate style Husqvarna. Of course, there are no frills calling TC449, but it definitely attracts WR views of others. Steel frame, painted white, side by side with white and red protective plastic in a new style. Sharply defined rear wing faces side by side with a smooth and soft surface of the front. But, oddly enough, it does not cause any visual dissonance. Appearance of WR 300 is quite harmonious.
General ergonomics, the controls are arranged traditionally do not cause any problems, unlike, say, a four-innovation relative Husqvarna TE / TC 449. All very comfortable and extremely functional. True, the elegant white frame suffers greatly from contact with the motor-boats. Coating is scratched and wiped off almost immediately. If you do not purchase a set of protective plastic lining, then I am afraid that in the long-term operation here may well appear foci of pitting. The rest of the bike is tailored for all the "canon" off-road style and not much different from their peers, "the shop".
Engine
Bah, so it's an old friend. In the frame of modern Husqvarna is a fairly "old" power unit of Cagiva 80s. Cagiva, as Husqvarna, the company then owned by MV Agusta Motor, so that the appearance of the engine to "Husky" - pattern. "Wicked" and reliable power plant capacity of 293.1 cubic meters. cm, with minor changes, despite his rather advanced age, still has the watch on his "line of duty." The engine is simply amazing. His lack of power is always and everywhere. Steep ascents and descents career or motocross on a rocky "concrete" highway. Thrust into the turns and deep loose sand or mud-drenched forest back roads. A few muffled "below", at high speeds is absolutely WR wild. At such moments it becomes clear that the potential of this bike will be able to reveal only a professional or very well, "advanced" amateur.
As it should be 'orthodox' dvuhtatktnikam, the engine shakes a strong vibration. She is so strong that it makes you feel not the most pleasant sensations. Perhaps such a strong vibration in the modern motocross bike, I met for the first time. But if you are a true follower push-pull of faith, that such trifles should not stop you.
Frankly did not like the lack of electric start. And let me laughed at tough enduro fans, but to explain such a thing in an age of universal electrification (even on a motocross bike 250-vat appear unknown mechanisms), I can not. Moreover Kick lever is too short and strongly shifted forward because of what the wind is very uncomfortable bike.
Transmission
CAT masterpiece work hard to call. It works somewhat vague, included the transfer of smeared and fuzzy. In addition, foot gear is so short that every time you switch I had to move the leg back strongly. It seems a trifle, but I kept pressing on the heel side footboard motorcycle that you will agree, is not quite correct. In contrast to its direct competitor KTM 300 EXC, the drive clutch for WR 300 rope. This solution is more reliable, but leads to a significant increase in effort on the lever. In the long mountain expeditions hand can get tired trite.
Charms
Traditionally, the motorcycle "enduro" from Husqvarna front suspension is from Kayaba. Inverted fork with 48 mm diameter stanchions and stroke of 300 mm was developed in close collaboration with the factory racing team. So, rest assured, its capacity should be sufficient for many. Behind the running of a fully adjustable Sachs monoamortizator with the course of 320 mm and a lever system that provides progressive characteristics of the suspension. The work suspension is adequate. No breakdown by jumping or spurious "bounces" to "beating". Sand the rear shock I was a little "running out" because of the strong excitation of the back of a motorcycle. But after setting it all fell into place. In general, the capacity of suspensions, I think that's enough for an athlete of any level.
Brakes
It is unlikely that the brakes with Brembo logo calipers on might run poorly. A WR 300, equipped with a "brake" on this eminent manufacturer, is the second off-road motorcycle on which the brakes are easy to reference. The first, by the way, was his cousin Husqvarna TC 449. Front disc "floating", and the rear a special "mud." It's nice that Husqvarna will not skimp on details and install high quality and expensive components.
My bike has left an ambiguous impression. Did not like the ergonomic flaws in the design (foot CAT, shape and location of the Kick, the shape of the rear wing, always black from the exhaust gases). Also, satisfactory quality assemblies: connectors protruding wires, "health" of paint does not secure the frame. But all these disadvantages, if desired can easily be addressed through the purchase of aftermarket parts. At the other end of the scale is excellent, balanced and superb engine, an interesting and attractive appearance. The presence of an official representative of our country and the related guarantee. And the price is comparable to the "price list" of competitors.
Let's hope that WR 300 will be as reliable and pleasant to use, as the legendary Swedish chainsaw, on the hulls of which proudly flaunts the same name Husqvarna.
Historical Background
Husqvarna's way of life reminiscent of the vicissitudes of the long Mexican television "soaps". At the beginning of the last century (still Scandinavian), the company has been a leader in the production of off-road motorcycles. Numerous victories in motocross tracks helped the white-red to become popular in Europe and the USA. But, for the reason for all the remaining puzzle in 1986 motonapravlenie company with all the assets belonging to it were sold concern MV Agusta Motor. All plants have moved back home a pizza and spaghetti. In northern Sweden there are only the very production of gasoline-powered tools. And to this day under the same name northerners produce chainsaws, lawn mowers and other garden and farm implements. And be no need for plant engineers were on the historic homeland of their own and organized a well-known company Husaberg, which has continued to release native Swedish off-road motorcycles.
Motorcycles, manufactured in the Apennines, changing residence, so could not achieve sporting success of their ancestors. And in 2007 the lack of prospects and financial problems forced Concern MV Agusta to get rid of greedy stepson. Mark buys polished and rich German company BMW. This makes it almost dead by this time a brand new life. In the development of Husqvarna today invested a lot of financial resources. The newest development, the purchase of promising athletes and an aggressive advertising policy. All these steps make Husqvarna another chance to regain a leading position among the manufacturers of off-road motorcycles.
Husqvarna WR 300 Options
Year 2011
Dry weight 103 kg
Curb weight ND
Length / width / height mm 2230/840/1310
The base 1465 mm
Seat height 975 mm
Ground clearance 345 mm
Fuel tank capacity 9.5 liters
Tilt angle / trail fork ND
Engine Single-cylinder, 293.1 cubic dvuhtatktny. cm, the valve V Force intake, adjustable damper on production-driven
Bore / stroke 72/72mm
The power supply system Carburetor MIKUNI TMX 38
Compression ratio 6.9: 1
Power ND
Torque ND
Transmission 5-speed gearbox, the clutch in oil bath multiple disc, power drive circuit
The steel frame of the frame tubes of different cross-section; rear sub-frame in light alloy
Front suspension The fully adjustable hydraulic fork KAYABA inverted ø 48 mm, stroke 300 mm
Rear suspension fully adjustable hydraulic shock absorber with adjustable SACHS preliminary compression springs and rods, providing a progressive characteristic stroke of 320 mm
The floating front brake disc brake BREMBO 260 mm diameter, brake cylinder, hydraulic
Floating rear brake brake disc 220 mm BREMBO, brake cylinder, hydraulic
Front wheel 1.60 "x 21" light alloy tire 90/90-21 "MICHELIN Enduro Competition 3
The rear wheel is 2.15 "x 19" light alloy tire
Maximum speed 140/80-18 "MICHELIN Enduro Competition 3
Contrary to popular belief, Husqvarna is not only a great chain saws, lawn mowers and other garden and farm implements. Under an international white-red flag for many years issued an ultimatum-road motorcycles.
Two-stroke enduro Husqvarna WR 250 existed in the production range of the company for quite some time. Old proven powerplant and intelligent design have brought this bike a well-deserved popularity. But for those who are not violent enough power stroke of the heart "endurika", the company offered to set the engine to increase to 300 cm3 (the so-called «kit»). Actually this fact and become a prerequisite for the birth of a single model Husqvarna WR 300. The bike turned out very successful, and today, despite the active use of the four models on it Seb Guillaume became world champion in enduro in the class E 4.
Appearance and ergonomics
The bike looks aggressive and defiant. How, indeed, should look like "fighting» hard enduro. High trim "Bird" motorcycle tailored to the canons of the style. "Husky" his whole appearance makes it clear that beginners on her to do nothing. The bike is made in the new corporate style Husqvarna. Of course, there are no frills calling TC449, but it definitely attracts WR views of others. Steel frame, painted white, side by side with white and red protective plastic in a new style. Sharply defined rear wing faces side by side with a smooth and soft surface of the front. But, oddly enough, it does not cause any visual dissonance. Appearance of WR 300 is quite harmonious.
General ergonomics, the controls are arranged traditionally do not cause any problems, unlike, say, a four-innovation relative Husqvarna TE / TC 449. All very comfortable and extremely functional. True, the elegant white frame suffers greatly from contact with the motor-boats. Coating is scratched and wiped off almost immediately. If you do not purchase a set of protective plastic lining, then I am afraid that in the long-term operation here may well appear foci of pitting. The rest of the bike is tailored for all the "canon" off-road style and not much different from their peers, "the shop".
Engine
Bah, so it's an old friend. In the frame of modern Husqvarna is a fairly "old" power unit of Cagiva 80s. Cagiva, as Husqvarna, the company then owned by MV Agusta Motor, so that the appearance of the engine to "Husky" - pattern. "Wicked" and reliable power plant capacity of 293.1 cubic meters. cm, with minor changes, despite his rather advanced age, still has the watch on his "line of duty." The engine is simply amazing. His lack of power is always and everywhere. Steep ascents and descents career or motocross on a rocky "concrete" highway. Thrust into the turns and deep loose sand or mud-drenched forest back roads. A few muffled "below", at high speeds is absolutely WR wild. At such moments it becomes clear that the potential of this bike will be able to reveal only a professional or very well, "advanced" amateur.
As it should be 'orthodox' dvuhtatktnikam, the engine shakes a strong vibration. She is so strong that it makes you feel not the most pleasant sensations. Perhaps such a strong vibration in the modern motocross bike, I met for the first time. But if you are a true follower push-pull of faith, that such trifles should not stop you.
Frankly did not like the lack of electric start. And let me laughed at tough enduro fans, but to explain such a thing in an age of universal electrification (even on a motocross bike 250-vat appear unknown mechanisms), I can not. Moreover Kick lever is too short and strongly shifted forward because of what the wind is very uncomfortable bike.
Transmission
CAT masterpiece work hard to call. It works somewhat vague, included the transfer of smeared and fuzzy. In addition, foot gear is so short that every time you switch I had to move the leg back strongly. It seems a trifle, but I kept pressing on the heel side footboard motorcycle that you will agree, is not quite correct. In contrast to its direct competitor KTM 300 EXC, the drive clutch for WR 300 rope. This solution is more reliable, but leads to a significant increase in effort on the lever. In the long mountain expeditions hand can get tired trite.
Charms
Traditionally, the motorcycle "enduro" from Husqvarna front suspension is from Kayaba. Inverted fork with 48 mm diameter stanchions and stroke of 300 mm was developed in close collaboration with the factory racing team. So, rest assured, its capacity should be sufficient for many. Behind the running of a fully adjustable Sachs monoamortizator with the course of 320 mm and a lever system that provides progressive characteristics of the suspension. The work suspension is adequate. No breakdown by jumping or spurious "bounces" to "beating". Sand the rear shock I was a little "running out" because of the strong excitation of the back of a motorcycle. But after setting it all fell into place. In general, the capacity of suspensions, I think that's enough for an athlete of any level.
Brakes
It is unlikely that the brakes with Brembo logo calipers on might run poorly. A WR 300, equipped with a "brake" on this eminent manufacturer, is the second off-road motorcycle on which the brakes are easy to reference. The first, by the way, was his cousin Husqvarna TC 449. Front disc "floating", and the rear a special "mud." It's nice that Husqvarna will not skimp on details and install high quality and expensive components.
My bike has left an ambiguous impression. Did not like the ergonomic flaws in the design (foot CAT, shape and location of the Kick, the shape of the rear wing, always black from the exhaust gases). Also, satisfactory quality assemblies: connectors protruding wires, "health" of paint does not secure the frame. But all these disadvantages, if desired can easily be addressed through the purchase of aftermarket parts. At the other end of the scale is excellent, balanced and superb engine, an interesting and attractive appearance. The presence of an official representative of our country and the related guarantee. And the price is comparable to the "price list" of competitors.
Let's hope that WR 300 will be as reliable and pleasant to use, as the legendary Swedish chainsaw, on the hulls of which proudly flaunts the same name Husqvarna.
Historical Background
Husqvarna's way of life reminiscent of the vicissitudes of the long Mexican television "soaps". At the beginning of the last century (still Scandinavian), the company has been a leader in the production of off-road motorcycles. Numerous victories in motocross tracks helped the white-red to become popular in Europe and the USA. But, for the reason for all the remaining puzzle in 1986 motonapravlenie company with all the assets belonging to it were sold concern MV Agusta Motor. All plants have moved back home a pizza and spaghetti. In northern Sweden there are only the very production of gasoline-powered tools. And to this day under the same name northerners produce chainsaws, lawn mowers and other garden and farm implements. And be no need for plant engineers were on the historic homeland of their own and organized a well-known company Husaberg, which has continued to release native Swedish off-road motorcycles.
Motorcycles, manufactured in the Apennines, changing residence, so could not achieve sporting success of their ancestors. And in 2007 the lack of prospects and financial problems forced Concern MV Agusta to get rid of greedy stepson. Mark buys polished and rich German company BMW. This makes it almost dead by this time a brand new life. In the development of Husqvarna today invested a lot of financial resources. The newest development, the purchase of promising athletes and an aggressive advertising policy. All these steps make Husqvarna another chance to regain a leading position among the manufacturers of off-road motorcycles.
Husqvarna WR 300 Options
Year 2011
Dry weight 103 kg
Curb weight ND
Length / width / height mm 2230/840/1310
The base 1465 mm
Seat height 975 mm
Ground clearance 345 mm
Fuel tank capacity 9.5 liters
Tilt angle / trail fork ND
Engine Single-cylinder, 293.1 cubic dvuhtatktny. cm, the valve V Force intake, adjustable damper on production-driven
Bore / stroke 72/72mm
The power supply system Carburetor MIKUNI TMX 38
Compression ratio 6.9: 1
Power ND
Torque ND
Transmission 5-speed gearbox, the clutch in oil bath multiple disc, power drive circuit
The steel frame of the frame tubes of different cross-section; rear sub-frame in light alloy
Front suspension The fully adjustable hydraulic fork KAYABA inverted ø 48 mm, stroke 300 mm
Rear suspension fully adjustable hydraulic shock absorber with adjustable SACHS preliminary compression springs and rods, providing a progressive characteristic stroke of 320 mm
The floating front brake disc brake BREMBO 260 mm diameter, brake cylinder, hydraulic
Floating rear brake brake disc 220 mm BREMBO, brake cylinder, hydraulic
Front wheel 1.60 "x 21" light alloy tire 90/90-21 "MICHELIN Enduro Competition 3
The rear wheel is 2.15 "x 19" light alloy tire
Maximum speed 140/80-18 "MICHELIN Enduro Competition 3
