1. Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

Prototype future husky engine we just missed

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by GaryM, Apr 18, 2016.

  1. fran...k. Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    eastern ct
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    420ae 98wr125 2004wr250 others
    Other Motorcycles:
    electric freeride 1993 yam gts
    Looking at the pictures
    The sprocket shaft seems closer to the swingarm, some mention in the picture in post 1. One of the advantages of what we have is the broad choice of sprocket. The swingarm protector looks like it will wear through pretty soon perhaps a bit too high?

    I am guessing that is an ignition module down near the wood.

    Modern powervalves well most have a main flapper and two side ports. I see no side port on the left side and perhaps the feature on the right side just activates a flapper.

    I see rear disc brake and the rear portion of the swingarm different than what seems normal for that frame.

    Have to wonder if someone is playing photo shop as there is a face and what looks like a 500 air cooled cylinder in a void on different pictures.

    Water pump is done a bit different.

    The cylinder bolts to the crank house and the bulges for the transfer ports are larger.

    There is no provision for an additional mount on the head.
  2. wrx Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    845 newyork
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1973 to 1986 husky's various models
    Other Motorcycles:
    RM -250 / Buell / Penton 400 mc5
    these pics are from the Husqvarna R&D dept. the swingarm has the rear portion of a KTM grafted on along with the wheel and disc brake set up. the 500 a/c model is a single shock prototype with no linkage and a funky shaped swingarm. I've seen these pics on here before.
  3. justintendo klotz super techniplate junkie

    Location:
    mercer, pa/northwest pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    84 250,86 400,87 430,88 250,95 360
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 kawasaki zrx 1100
    looks like the same SEM cdi that came on my 88 250..
    theres alot of improvements... sprocket closer to pivot, additional motor mount under center of motor, and bigger ports with the short cylinder studs, and direct case induction. still has the looks and the appearance of the next evolution of the primary kick 81-88 motor..

    looks sweet to me!
  4. GaryM Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Austin, Tx
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1981 430cr second 430 CR 500cr
    Other Motorcycles:
    1981 490 Maico
    Yes pics have been posted before. The difference is the fact sheet in whats all inside and the first graphic shows the details. Yes i just want that
    motor and of course we can't have it. Its just the fact that the good old Husqvarna planners were on the right track in engineering, and yes that
    would be a sweet motor. But I really like my all my 430s too.

    But the idea was just to have some fun looking back at what might have been.
  5. justintendo klotz super techniplate junkie

    Location:
    mercer, pa/northwest pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    84 250,86 400,87 430,88 250,95 360
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 kawasaki zrx 1100
    indeed, fun to think about! i wonder how the powerband was influenced...
  6. Bigbill Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '83 250wr
    Other Motorcycles:
    0 right now
    I always thought about a cable operated power valve from the throttle. No power taking away from the engine. It can be also ajusted as to where it chimes in.
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  7. photoguy_43420 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Ohio
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 Husqvarna's from 1973-2001
    Other Motorcycles:
    73 Norton Commando 850
    In Gunnar Lindstroms book Husqvarna Success he says that that motor was put in a 87 frame and given to Cagiva at the buy out.To test to see if they wanted it.They passed on it and stayed with their motors. I always wonder what happened that bike?
  8. justintendo klotz super techniplate junkie

    Location:
    mercer, pa/northwest pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    84 250,86 400,87 430,88 250,95 360
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 kawasaki zrx 1100
    its electronic, like the 87-88 cr250 swede..controlled by the SEM cdi..
  9. 2premo Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Northern NV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    98 WR360, 1987 WR430, 1988 XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    Sherco 300, 2002 KTM 380EXC

    I posted them a few years back
    from an online article