Husqvarna Factory Racing TC300Husqvarna TC300 Two-Stroke Debut at Motocross of NationsAhead of the official launch of Husqvarna’s Factory Racing Edition TC300 two-stroke motorcycle in Sweden Oct. 5, the KTM-owned manufacturer unveiled the bike at 2013 Motocross of Nations in Teutschenthal, Germany, September 28.
The Husqvarna TC300, which will be used in the newly formed European Motocross 300cc two-stroke championship, is an upgraded version of the TC250 two-stroke, the revamped model displaying Husky’s “underlying commitment to two-stroke technology.”Husqvarna says “offering great acceleration characteristics, easily achievable power and capacity increases, ease of maintenance, and compact design, Husqvarna is fully committed to two-stroke power.”The Factory Racing TC300 will be loaded with race-performance enhancements, including Husqvarna racing graphics, carbon-fiber rear subframe, a full Akrapovic exhaust system, CNC machined hubs and triple clamps, and WP suspension. Husqvarna Factory Racing TC300Pit Beirer (Head of Motorsport) says: “Husqvarna is promoting and supporting the new European 300cc two-stroke championship because we think it will be a great class for talented, young, racers. It offers the right balance between great racing and costs.“At present we are not involved in the European championship with a direct Factory team, but we are in contact with many riders, through our subsidiaries, and we’ve had a great number of requests regarding our two-stroke bikes for this new championship.“In the near future you will see many of our two-stroke bikes competing in not only this exciting, new championship but at race tracks all over the world.”
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This week, in the first segment Editor Don Williams talks to us about the new Kawasaki Versys 650 LT. It’s the middleweight ADV style machine that uses the same 650 parallel twin motor as the Ninja 650, so it’s an excellent performer in a user-friendly, good looking package.
In the second segment, I chat with one of my dearest industry friends—now retired Honda PR executive, Jon Seidel. Jon’s fascinating career spans some 30 years with Big Red, and gave him some great experiences with some incredible machines. I was fortunate enough to be invited on many of the press launches that he organized. His new project is documenting and saving many of the old archives from years gone by—and incidentally, if you have anything that may be of value to the project, please contact us by email at producer@ultimatemotorcycling.com and we’ll pass it all on to Jon.
So on that note, from all of us here at Ultimate Motorcycling, we hope you enjoy this episode!
