2012 Husqvarna TE125

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2012 Husqvarna TE125
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2012 Husqvarna TE125
2012 Husqvarna TE125

– 2012 Husqvarna TE125 Review

2012 Husqvarna TE125

The TE125 is the new four stroke 125 cc model from Husqvarna, aimed at young fans of the brand. It inherits a look that is particularly aggressive and appealing, reflecting the style of the bikes used in races by the official Husqvarna team.

THE NEW 125 cc FOUR STROKE ENDURO AND MOTARD MODELS FROM HUSQVARNA

The TE 125 and SMS 4 are the new four stroke 125 cc models from Husqvarna, aimed at young fans of the brand:

The TE 125 for newcomers to enduro, SMS 4 for a touch of supermotard and speed in urban traffic.

Both inherit a look that is particularly aggressive and appealing, reflecting the style of the bikes used in races by the official Husqvarna team.

The chassis of the two new 4-stroke, 125cc models is a monobeam in Cr-Mo steel with a circular cross section and rear seat rail, also in steel.

The engine is single-cylinder, single camshaft, four stroke, rated 124.45 cc, 4 valves, 6 gears, liquid-cooled and with electric ignition.

The colours available are racing red for the TE and white for the SMS4. All graphics are incorporated into the bodywork using the innovative in-mould plastic decoration system.

The new 4T models have a greatly reduced weight, only 117 Kg, making them particularly manageable and easy to handle in every situation.

With a maximum power of 11KW (15 HP), these new Husqvarna 125 cc models can be driven by holders of a “B” driving licence.

 

 

 

 

2012 Husqvarna TE125 Features and Benefits

THE ENGINE
The single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 4-stroke, liquid-cooled 124.45 cc engine is the same for both versions, TE and SMS4. Cylinder bore and stroke length are 52 mm and 58.6 mm, with a compression ratio of 11.2:1.

Both versions have 6 gears, but with different final speed ratios for the two models, to optimize performance in all conditions – urban traffic or dirt track.

The 125 cc engine ensures reduced emissions and consumption and is rated EU3. It has a Keihin 29 mm carburettor and electric ignition.
The lubrication is wet sump with claw pump and cartridge filter.
To ensure optimum response and power adequate to requirements, the exhaust system has been specially designed for the two different versions.

Chassis
The front suspension forks have a diameter of 40 mm and 260 mm of effective stroke. The rear suspension has a single shock absorber, with adjustable spring preload. Safety: the front brakes are floating calliper double piston with a disc diameter of 260 mm, the rear brakes are also floating calliper, with disc diameter 220 mm.

Frame
The frame of the new 4-stroke, 125cc model is a monobeam in Cr-Mo steel with a circular cross section and rear seat rail, also in steel. The new 4 stroke model has greatly reduced weight, only 117 Kg, making them particularly manageable and easy to handle in every situation.

Wheels
The enduro has a 21″ front wheel and 18″ rear, just like the racing Husqvarnas.

Mechanical Features
Both of the new Husqvarna 4T models are obviously “miniature” big bikes. The attention to detail and excellent quality of construction in all mechanical parts ensure that these two “new entries” to the highly competitive 125 cc market are close in design and aesthetics to the bigger bikes made by the original Swedish manufacturer with over 100 years of experience.

In fact, with their chassis size and design values, the TE 125 and SMS4 could easily pass for bikes driven by Antoine Meo and Adrien Chareyre.

Just like the Husqvarna professional racing bikes, the tank and seat have been designed for maximum mobility and comfort: the driver can rapidly move forwards or backwards to cope with different road conditions or driving techniques.

The position of the handlebars and the distance between seat and footrests have also been designed to ensure driver comfort and improve overall handling of the bike.

The front suspension forks have a diameter of 40 mm and 260 mm of effective stroke. The rear suspension has a single shock absorber, with adjustable spring preload.

Safety: the front brakes are floating calliper double piston with a disc diameter of 260 mm, the rear brakes are also floating calliper, with disc diameter 220 mm.

The wheels are made of light alloy, with 17 inch hubs in the motard version, allowing use of a 140mm rear tyre which is perfectly adapted to the chassis and gives the SMS4 the look of a big motorbike, with great performance on bends.

The enduro has a 21″ front wheel and 18″ rear, just like the racing Husqvarnas.

The elegant instrument panel completes the series design of the new Husqvarna four stroke models. The lcd display, in addition to the speedometer, can show revolution counter, indicators, lights, odometer (total and partial), driving time and clock.

 

PRINCIPAL FEATURES
• Single cylinder engine, SOHC, 4 valves, 4 stroke, liquid-cooled, 124.45 cc
• Electric ignition
• Maximum power 11kW (15HP) at 9000 rev/min
• Maximum torque 12,1Nm at 8000 rev/min
• Six speed gearbox
• Rated Euro 3
• Steel chassis
• Long stroke suspension
• Multilink rear suspension with adjustable preload mono shock absorber
• Instrument panel complete with LCD display
• Bodywork graphics with in-mould plastic decoration
• Floating calliper disc brakes
• Wheels: 21″ and 18″ for the enduro version and 17″ for the SMS4
• Saddle height 900 mm for the motard version, 930 mm for the enduro
• Rear tyre140 mm for the motard version
• Colours available: white/red for the TE, white for the SMS4



 

2012 Husqvarna TE125 – North American Specifications/Technical Details
MSRP Price: $NA

Model not available in North America.

 


 

2012 Husqvarna TE125 – Australian Specifications/Technical Details
AU MSRP Price: See dealer for pricing.

Model not available in Australia

 


 

2012 Husqvarna TE125 – Specifications/Technical Details
MSRP Price: See dealer for pricing.

Dimensions, weight, capacities
Wheelbase
57.086in
Overall length
87.991in
Overall width
31.496in
Overall height
48.425in
Seat height
36.614in
Min. ground clearance
12.007in
Trail
4.094in
Kerb weight, without fuel
257.94lb / 117kg
Fuel tank capacity
U.S. Gallons 2.090 / Imp. Gallons 2.508
Transmission oil
U.S. Gallons 0.253 / Imp. Gallons 0.303
Engine
Type
Single cylinder, four stroke
Bore
2.047in
Stroke
2.307in
Displacement
7.591cu.in / 124,45cc
Compression ratio
11.2:1
Starting
Electric
Cooling
Liquid cooled
Water radiator
No. 2 (with electric fan)
Lubrication
Type
Wet sump with lobe oil pump and cartridge filter
Ignition
Type
Electronic, inductive discharge, with variable advance (digital control)
Spark plug type
NGK CR 8E
Spark plug gap
0.027-0.031in
Fuel system
Type
Carburettor
Brand and type
Keihin 29
Main jet
122
Pilot jet
35
Clutch
Type
Wet, multiplate type
Number of driving discs
5
Number of driven discs
4
Transmission
Type
Constant mesh gear type
Number of gears
6
Secondary drive
Transmission sprocket
Teeth 14
Rear wheel sprocket
Teeth 59
Transmission ratio
4,214
Driving chain
Type
4/8″x1/4″
Frame
Type
Steel single tube cradle; steel rear frame
Front suspension
Type
Upside-Down telescopic hydraulic fork with advanced axle
Fork legs dia.
1.574in
Travel on legs axis
10.236in
Front fork manufacturer
Paioli
Rear suspension
Type
Progressive “Soft Damp” type with single hydraulic shock absorber; spring preload adjustment
Wheel travel
11.417in
Shock absorber manufacturer
Sachs
Brakes
Front
Fixed disc with hydraulic control and floating caliper
Disc dia.
10.263in
Rear
Fixed disc with hydraulic control and floating caliper
Disc dia.
8.661in
Wheels
Front
Light alloy
Size
1,60×21″
Rear
Light alloy
Size
2,15×18″
Tires
Front
Sava MC23 Rock Rider
Size
90/90-21″
Rear
Sava MC23 Rock Rider
Size
120/90-18″
Internal ratios
1st
2,833 (34/12)
2nd
1,875 (30/16)
3rd
1,364 (30/22)
4th
1,143 (24/21)
5th
0,957 (22/23)
6th
0,840 (21/25)
Primary drive
Engine sprocket
Teeth 24
Clutch gear
Teeth 73
Transmission ratio
3,042
Electrical equipment
Voltage
12V
Headlight
35W
Pilot light
5W
Tail light
5W
Stop light
21W
Turn signals
10W
Battery
12V – 4Ah
Timing system
Type
SOHC, 4 valve
Overall ratios
1st
36,32
2nd
24,03
3rd
17,48
4th
14,65
5th
12,26
6th
10,77


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