Husqvarna Classic Motorcycle for Sale

One of the oldest companies still in existence, Husqvarna were founded in 1689 on the orders of the Swedish King Karl XL and went into production as musket manufacturers. Their logo, an encircled blue letter 'H', is a representation of the end of a gun barrel. Towards the end of the 19th Century production turned to bicycles. Famed for their lightweight motorcycles, they are still in production today.

Husqvarna In The Early Days

In 1903, Husqvarna produced their first motorised bicycle using an imported engine. By 1918, Husqvarna had developed their own, creating in 1920 a lightweight motorcycle with a new engine, a 550cc four stroke, 50 degree side twin valve, which became a favourite of the Swedish army due to its effectiveness in travelling long distances across difficult terrain. In 1927, Husqvarna launched model 180 which had a 550cc twin engine, followed in 1928 by a version with a 1000cc engine. In the 1930's, they unveiled the 35SV with 350cc engine and the 508 which had a much heavier construction and a 500cc engine. Model 200 and model 50B-N both featured 500cc twin valve engines. In 1935, they introduced a model with a 98cc engine and also had the option of pedal power which proved to be very popular. By 1939, they were Sweden's most successful motorcycle manufacturers.

Husqvarna Post-War

Husqvarna had immediate success in 1946 with the lightweight Svaitkvarna. Model 24 featuring a 118cc engine was launched the same year. The 1950's saw Husqvarna busy with a range of reliable models that were lightweight and manoeuvrable such as Model 228 featuring a 12cc two stroke engine. In 1950 they introduced the Apollo 120cc and the Novolette moped. In 1953 they resumed their interest in competition racing that in the Thirties had led to success in Grand Prix contests and entered motorcycles in the recent introduction of Moto Cross. In 1955, Husqvarna launcheded one of their most famous models, the 175cc Silverpilen (silver arrow) which was extremely light at 75kg and was purposely designed for competition. The Golden Arrow followed shortly after and featured a 200cc engine. A model with a 250cc engine brought them success in the 1959 Moto Cross World Championship.

Husqvarna Into The Present

In 1960, Husqvarna introduced the HVA moped and in 1967 the MX250. By 1969, they had a range of wide ratio models such as the WR250. The style continued with the 400 Cross of 1971, the 125MX and CR450 of 1972, WR250 (1975) and 390 Auto (1978). In 1983 they launched an air-cooled 500cc four-stroke model and in 1987, the 430XC MX Moto Cross. Husqvarna enjoyed considerable success in Moto Cross and Enduro competitions and continue to do so today.