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2012 Husqvarna WR250

2012 Husqvarna WR250

2012 Husqvarna WR250

2012 Husqvarna WR250

– 2012 Husqvarna WR250 Review

2012 Husqvarna WR250

Inspired by Husqvarna’s World Enduro Championship factory race team, the outstanding performance, exceptional reliability and affordability of the WR250 return for 2012. The aggressive nature of a two-stroke motor comes together with tractability to offer a unique and potent power delivery. The WR250 comes equipped with many premium components making it an ideal choice for off-roaders who still mix gas!

WR250: an affordable classic
The latest version of the Husqvarna WR250 benefits from the same updates common to the 2012 range: chassis painted black, anodised silver Excel hubs and redesigned graphics. Because after many years of honourable service and continuous development, culminating in the adoption in the previous version of the Kayaba fork and the new Ducati Energy ignition, the WR250 has reached a level of efficiency and reliability such that no further changes were deemed necessary. Outstanding performance, exceptional reliability coupled with affordability. This 250 cc has all the winning traits, including the joy of off-road on a small budget. The advantages of a big two-stroke engine!

 

NEW HUSQVARNA WR250 AND WR300
Husqvarna continues the revewal of his range for the next commercial season.

The brand new WR250 and WR300 demonstrate Husqvarna’s ongoing commitment to two strokes.

A series of important upgrades to the WR 250 and WR 300 learned from World Enduro racing have benn incorporated. Compared on the 2010 models, readily visible changes include news graphics, new rear racing mudguard with an integrated LED tail light and a nee reinforced mount for the headlight/front number plate. These changes give the same race-ready look of the enduro models
campaigned by World Enduro frontrunner Antoine Meo and match the looks of the rest of the 2012 Husqvarnas.

Less visible, but even more important from a technical point of view is the new Ducati Energia ignition. This ignition allows for smoother power delivery and improved performance for both WR 250 and WR 300 displacements. Husqvarna riders in warmer climates certainly appreciate the new thermostat which optimizes the working temperature of the engine.

In addition to the engine improvements, both bikes get revised rear suspension settings ( based on the works bikes), as well as improved airbox.

 

 

 

2012 Husqvarna WR250 Features and Benefits

The WR250 has benefited from a series of changes learned from racing in the World Enduro Championship. WR 250, for those
who like their race bikes pure.

New Rear Guard with LED Tail Light
New Ignition System
Improved Performance
New IPD Graphics

Black chassis
The single piece chrome-moly steel alloy chassis of the WR250 2012 version is now black as opposed to white, but the technical features remain unchanged. The light alloy swingarm is attached to the Sachs monoshock by progressive linkage, while the front suspension has the same Kayaba forks, fully hydraulically adjustable, as used on other Husqvarna enduro racing models. The brakes are Brembo, large diameter (260 mm) daisy wheel discs Braking in the front, controlled by twin piston floating calipers, while in the rear only the WR250 comes fitted with a solid disc, without apertures, often preferred by professional riders for greater control and life expectancy of brake pads, especially over muddy terrain.

 

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2012 Husqvarna WR250 – North American Specifications/Technical Details
MSRP Price: $6,799 USD

DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT/CAPACITIES:
Wheelbase: 58.46 in.
Overall Length: 88.98 in.
Overall Width: 33.07 in.
Seat Height: 38.76 in.
Rake: 27 degrees
Trail: 3.93 in.
Ground Clearance: 13.58 in.
Curb Weight (no gas): 235.9 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 2.5 gallons
Oil Capacity: 0.84 quarts

FRAME:
Chromoly steel single-tube frame cradle (round tubes); aluminum alloy sub frame

SUSPENSION:
FORK – Kayaba 48mm open cartridge fork with fully-adjustable compression and rebound damping. Upside down (USD) fork features 11.8 inches of front wheel travel.
SHOCK – Sachs single shock with remote reservoir, adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping. Shock delivers 12.6 inches of travel.

BRAKES:
Front: Braking 260mm wave rotor, Brembo dual-piston floating caliper; Hydraulic actuation.
Rear: Braking 220mm fixed disc, Brembo floating caliper; Hydraulic actuation.

RIMS/TIRES:
Front: 1.60×21 Excel rim, 90/90-21
Rear: 2.15×18 Excel rim, 140/80-18

ENGINE:
Type: Single-cylinder, two-stroke
Head: Power valve with mechanical control on the exhaust port
Displacement: 249.3
Bore x Stroke: 66.4 x 72mm
Compression Ratio: 8.4:1
Starting: Kick start
Clutch: Wet multi-plate with mechanical control
Cooling: Liquid, 2 radiators

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

TRANSMISSION: 5 speed
Ratios:
1st 30/14
2nd 28/16
3rd 23/16
4th 23/19
5th 20/19

 

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2012 Husqvarna WR250 – Australian Specifications/Technical Details
AU MSRP Price: See dealer for pricing.

Model not available in Australia.

 

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2012 Husqvarna WR250 – International Specifications/Technical Details
MSRP Price: See dealer for pricing.

Dimensions, weight, capacities
Wheelbase58.46in
Overall length88.98in
Overall width33.07in
Overall height51.18in
Seat height33.07in
Min. ground clearance13.58in
Trail3.93in
Kerb weight, without fuel227.1lb / 103kg
Fuel tank capacityU.S. Gallons 2.5 / Imp. Gallons 2.09
Transmission oilU.S. Gallons 0.84 / Imp. Gallons 0.70
Engine
TypeSingle cylinder, two stroke
Bore2.61in
Stroke2.83in
Displacement15.21cu.in / 249,3cc
Compression ratio8,4:1
StartingKick starter
CoolingLiquid cooled
Water radiator No. 2
Lubrication
EngineFuel-oil premixture of 25:1
Ignition
TypeElectronic, with adjustable advance
Spark plug typeNGK BR 8EG
Fuel system
TypeReed valve
Brand and typeMikuni TMX 38
Clutch
TypeWet, multiplate type; mechanical control
Transmission
TypeConstant mesh gear type
Number of gears5
Secondary drive
Transmission sprocketTeeth 13
Rear wheel sprocketTeeth 48
Transmission ratio3,692
Driving chain
Manufacturer and typeRegina 135ORN-A- 5/8″x¼”
Frame
TypeSingle tube with Cr Mo Steel; Rear frame with aluminum alloy
Front suspension
TypeUpside-Down hydraulic fork; Hydraulic regulation for compression and rebound
Fork legs dia.1.89in
Travel on legs axis11.8in
Front fork manufacturerKayaba
Rear suspension
TypeProgressive “Soft Damp” type with single hydraulic shock absorber; spring preload adjustment, compression (double adjustment) and rebound adjustment
Wheel travel12.0in
Shock absorber manufacturerSachs
Brakes
FrontFixed disc, “Wave” type, with hydraulic control and floating caliper
Disc dia.10.24in
Hydraulic control manufacturerBrembo
Brake disc manufacturerBraking
RearFixed disc, “Wave” type, with hydraulic control and floating caliper
Disc dia.8.66in
Hydraulic control manufacturerBrembo
Brake disc manufacturerBraking
Wheels
FrontAluminium alloy
Size1.6 x 21″
BrandExcel
RearAluminium alloy
Size2,15 x 18″
BrandExcel
Tires
FrontMichelin Enduro Competition 3
Size90/90-21″
RearMichelin Enduro Competition 3
Size140/80-18″ 10W
Internal ratios
1st2,142 (30/14)
2nd1,750 (28/16)
3rd1,437 (23/16)
4th1,210 (23/19)
5th1,053 (20/19)
Primary drive
Engine sprocketTeeth 27
Clutch gearTeeth 69
Transmission ratio2,555
Electrical equipment Voltage12V