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2012 Husqvarna WR125

2012 Husqvarna WR125

2012 Husqvarna WR125

2012 Husqvarna WR125

– 2012 Husqvarna WR125

2012 Husqvarna WR125 Review

WR125 – HUSQVARNA. The WR 125 is the motorbike of choice of many young riders wanting to make a start in enduro.

Light, powerful, manoeuvrable and stable, the WR 125 is a firm favourite having won countless national championship events and in effect becoming the point of reference in its category. Husqvarna has always had a strong championship presence in the small two-stroke 125cc Enduro and Motocross sector, models which since their entry to the market in 1988 have become a technical benchmark for the category.

Husqvarna’s mighty eighth-liter screamer is back for 2012! Best of all, it comes with a free 144cc top end rebuild kit complete with cylinder and piston. The WR125 cross-country two-stroke also receives the reinforced all-black chromoly frame and new exhaust (introduced in 2011) along with updated IPD graphics and silver Excel rims.

For young riders it is a necessity and also the natural choice for those who want to rediscover the joy of lightness and the unmistakable high rev sound of a WR125. A bike that has everything – performance and handling ? the result of infinite tests and trials over the course of its career, often making it the standard of reference for the 125 cc class. And the significant advantage of having the most affordable price in the Husqvarna enduro racing range.

 

 

2012 Husqvarna WR125 Features and Benefits

Frame and graphics
Thoroughly revamped in 2011 with a new chassis the same as the motocross version, the latest model sports the styling of the new 2012 range. An all black chassis, the aesthetic way to reflect the improvements made to its mechanics and ease of handling. The new black chassis has been modified at the steering-head with 25CrMo4 chrome-moly steel plates to improve strength and rigidity.

The bike also has the new 2012 graphics and the same anodized silver Excel hubs as the higher cc versions. The standard issue is fitted with handguards and control panel with digital display.

Better engine protection
They say “don’t change a winning formula”, and the compact single cylinder engine with exhaust valve, crank-case V-Force intake, Mikuni TMX38 carburettor, and the new exhaust (introduced in 2011), has been so successful that the combination remains unchanged for the 2012 version. The design team focused on reliability and the new WR125 now has protection for the lower filter box.

Kayaba forks and brakes
The new WR125 retains fittings adopted on the previous model. Kayaba 48 mm forks with external hydraulic adjustment for both compression and rebound and Sachs rear monoshock, with progressive linkage and Brembo brakes with daisy wheel discs Braking all have proved their worth and needed no modification.

 

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2012 Husqvarna WR125 – North American Specifications/Technical Details
MSRP Price: $5,999 USD

DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT/CAPACITIES:
Wheelbase: 57.68 in.
Overall Length: 88.98 in.
Overall Width: 33.07 in.
Seat Height: 38.38 in.
Rake: 26.5 degrees
Trail: 4.33 in.
Ground Clearance: 12.8 in.
Curb Weight (no gas): 222.7 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 2.5 gallons
Oil Capacity: 0.74 quarts

FRAME:
Chromoly single tube frame cradle utilizes rounded-rectangle elliptical tubing for maximum strength and durability.

SUSPENSION:
FORKS – Kayaba 48mm closed-cartridge fork featuring 11.8 inches of front wheel travel. Upside down (USD) telescopic fork features fully-adjustable compression and rebound damping.
SHOCK – Sachs single shock with remote reservoir, adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping. Shock delivers 11.6 inches of travel.

BRAKES:
Front: Braking 260mm wave rotor, Brembo dual-piston floating caliper; Hydraulic actuation.
Rear : Braking 240mm wave rotor, Brembo single piston floating caliper; Hydraulic actuation.

RIMS/TIRES:
Front: 1.60×21 Excel rim, 90/90-21
Rear: 2.15×18 Excel rim, 120/90-18

ENGINE:
Type: Single-cylinder, two-stroke
Head: Power valve with mechanical control on the exhaust port
Displacement: 124.8cc
Bore x Stroke: 54 x 54.5mm
Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
Starting: Kick start
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate with mechanical control
Cooling: Liquid, 2 radiators

IGNITION: Electronic with adjustable advance
FUEL SYSTEM: 38mm Mikuni TMX carburetor
LUBRICATION: Fuel/oil pre-mix of 50:1

TRANSMISSION: 6 speed
Ratios:
1st 33/14
2nd 28/15
3rd 30/19
4th 27/20
5th 26/22
6th 21/21

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2012 Husqvarna WR125 – Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $NA

Dimensions, weight, capacities
Wheelbase
57.68in
Overall length
88.98in
Overall width
33.07in
Overall height
51.18in
Seat height
38.38in
Min. ground clearance
12.4in
Trail
4.37in
Kerb weight, without fuel
216.5lb / 98kg
Fuel tank capacity
U.S. Gallons 2.5 / Imp. Gallons 2.09
Transmission oil
U.S. Gallons 0.84 / Imp. Gallons 0.70
Engine
Type
Single cylinder, two stroke
Bore
2.12in
Stroke
2.14in
Displacement
7.61cu.in / 124,82cc
Compression ratio
8.8:1
Starting
Kick starter
Cooling
Liquid cooled
Water radiator
No. 2 (with electric fan)
Lubrication
Engine
Fuel-oil premixture of 50:1
Ignition
Type
Electronic with adjustable advance
Spark plug type
NGK BR 9EG
Fuel system
Type
Reed valve
Brand and type
Mikuni TMX 38
Clutch
Type
Wet, multiplate type; mechanical control
Transmission
Type
Constant mesh gear type
Number of gears
6
Secondary drive
Transmission sprocket
Teeth 13
Rear wheel sprocket
Teeth 50
Transmission ratio
3,846
Driving chain
Manufacturer and type
Regina 135ORN-A- 5/8″x¼”; D.I.D. 520V6 –OR- 5/8” x ¼”
Frame
Type
Semi perimetral with Cr Mo Steel; Rear frame with aluminum alloy
Front suspension
Type
Upside-Down hydraulic fork; Hydraulic regulation for compression and rebound
Fork legs dia.
1.89in
Travel on legs axis
11.8in
Front fork manufacturer
Kayaba
Rear suspension
Type
Progressive “Soft Damp” type with single hydraulic shock absorber; spring preload adjustment, compression (double adjustment) and rebound adjustment
Wheel travel
11.6in
Shock absorber manufacturer
Sachs
Brakes
Front
Fixed disc, “Wave” type, with hydraulic control and floating caliper
Disc dia.
10.24in
Hydraulic control manufacturer
Brembo
Brake disc manufacturer
Braking
Rear
Fixed disc, “Wave” type, with hydraulic control and floating caliper
Disc dia.
9.45in
Hydraulic control manufacturer
Brembo
Brake disc manufacturer
Braking
Wheels
Front
Aluminium alloy
Brand
Excel
Size
1.6 x 21″
Rear
Aluminium alloy
Size
2,15 x 18″
Brand
Excel
Tires
Front
Michelin Enduro Competition 3
Size
90/90-21″
Rear
Michelin Enduro Competition 3
Size
120/90-18″ 10W
Internal ratios
1st
2,357 (33/14)
2nd
1,866 (28/15)
3rd
1,579 (30/19)
4th
1,350 (27/20)
5th
1,181 (26/22)
6th
1,000 (21/21)
Primary drive
Engine sprocket
Teeth 22
Clutch gear
Teeth 71
Transmission ratio
3,227
Electrical equipment
Voltage
12V

Specifications, appearance, and price of product are subject to change without notice.