• Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

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Estimated values for a 1987 husqvarna wr250 and a 1978 husqvarna cr125

Compared to a 78 Rm125, It was heavy,Tall and slow revving. But had great suspension, decent brakes stiff clutch,good tranny, easy to work on. It was a better race bike then the 78 Honda,78 Kx's were rare, YZ's and Rm's were faster but I won alot on the Husky.
 
84scrambler said:
I hate to scare you from these awesome machines, but it takes more than 1 or 2 grand , that would get you up and running but not looking very good.
lets see some pics.
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The picture that attracted me to buy.
 

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photoguy_43420 said:
I have a 87 250 WR. I have seen running "original" bikes go from $500-$1500 depending on condition. Restored seem to max out around $2000-$2500 range and I'm talking rebuilt motor, shock, forks, plastic to new condition. Unfortunately 87 250 WR is not a big buck bike. A really fun bike to ride. long stroke motor that was basically made for one year. Pistons are hard to find. With it siting outside for 15 years you are going to have some money into it to bring it back. Good luck.
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How do you like the power on the 250wr?
 
Chris B said:
How do you like the power on the 250wr?
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the 87 is a good 250 motor, with a nice spread of power. especially for not having a powervalve.
the 87-88 bikes are great machines...not a ton of collector value, but awesome riders and kind of cool in the fact they are the pinnacle of the "real husqvarnas"
 
I like the power. It has nice spread. Maybe a little pipee . Mine has Dynoport pipe on it so that maybe why. My brother has 86 250 CR. It is night a day difference between them. The 87 250 has a lot more low end grunt. Then 86 250. Top end is not that much difference.
When you get it going you will not be disappointed!
 
photoguy_43420 said:
I like the power. It has nice spread. Maybe a little pipee . Mine has Dynoport pipe on it so that maybe why. My brother has 86 250 CR. It is night a day difference between them. The 87 250 has a lot more low end grunt. Then 86 250. Top end is not that much difference.
When you get it going you will not be disappointed!
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interesting..i wonder if the dp pipe adds a bit of hit...
 
photoguy_43420 said:
I like the power. It has nice spread. Maybe a little pipee . Mine has Dynoport pipe on it so that maybe why. My brother has 86 250 CR. It is night a day difference between them. The 87 250 has a lot more low end grunt. Then 86 250. Top end is not that much difference.
When you get it going you will not be disappointed!
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I hope so, I am very excited about getting them restored. I will be doing all of the work myself except for any machining that may have to be done.
 
The cover for the airbox is grey with 125 on it. and above it says motocross or supercross in black. it has rubbed off a bit to make out what it says. the airbox on nycmx photo is black.
So, I am really not sure.
 
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