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2020 Husqvarna Norden 901 Concept Guide

November 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

2020 Husqvarna Norden 901 Concept : RALLY, COMMUTE OR ADVENTURE RIDING. Introducing the 2020 Husqvarna Norden 901 Concept. Forming Husqvarna Motorcycles’ view of an adventure-touring motorcycle, the NORDEN 901 concept is a dynamic, twin-cylinder motorcycle […]

2020 Husqvarna TE300i Jarvis Edition Guide

November 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

2020 Husqvarna TE300i Jarvis Edition : A SMART APPROACH. Introducing the 2020 Husqvarna TE300i Jarvis Edition. As a tribute to Graham Jarvis, a hard enduro hero and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider, the TE […]

2020 Husqvarna 701 Enduro Guide

November 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

2020 Husqvarna 701 Enduro : INSPIRING FUN-FILLED ADVENTURES. Introducing the 2020 Husqvarna 701 Enduro. The new 701 SUPERMOTO, 701 ENDURO and 701 ENDURO LR ensure Husqvarna riders have the perfect machinery to make the most […]

2020 Husqvarna 701 Enduro LR Guide

November 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

2020 Husqvarna 701 Enduro LR : GO FURTHER. EXPLORE MORE. Introducing the 2020 Husqvarna 701 Enduro LR. Remaining a lightweight and nimble machine, the additional 12-litre auxiliary fuel tank increases the total fuel capacity to […]

2020 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto Guide

November 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

2020 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto : THE ESSENCE OF RIDING. Introducing the 2020 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto. With 74 hp, advanced electronics and a state-of-the-art chassis, the 319 pound 701 Supermoto captures the thrill of the race […]

2020 Husqvarna VITPILEN 701 Guide

November 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

2020 Husqvarna VITPILEN 701 : ICONIC SPIRIT. Introducing the 2020 Husqvarna VITPILEN 701. The VITPILEN 701 takes everything we love about motorcycles and combines them – a big, single cylinder motor, lightweight chassis, spartan aesthetics […]

2020 Husqvarna VITPILEN 401 Guide

November 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

2020 Husqvarna VITPILEN 401 : URBAN EXPLORER. Introducing the 2020 Husqvarna VITPILEN 401. The VITPILEN 401 is a fresh and simple approach within the world of motorcycling. It is subtle and stripped of all that […]

2020 Husqvarna SVARTPILEN 401 Guide

November 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

2020 Husqvarna SVARTPILEN 401 : URBAN EXPLORER. Introducing the 2020 Husqvarna SVARTPILEN 401. The SVARTPILEN 401 makes no excuses about its rugged appeal. It is by definition a motorcycle at home on the fringes of […]

2020 Husqvarna SVARTPILEN 701 Guide

November 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

2020 Husqvarna SVARTPILEN 701 : FILLING THE VOID. Introducing the 2020 Husqvarna SVARTPILEN 701. The burbling-pop of the quickshifter encourages you to wind on a few more revs for the next up-shift. Riding the torque […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING EXTEND CONTRACT WITH ZACH OSBORNE

November 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce that Zach Osborne has signed with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team for an additional year, extending his current contract into the 2021 season. Osborne has enjoyed a […]

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES RETURN TO MOTO3 COMPETITION WITH MAX RACING TEAM

November 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce their return to international road racing and the FIM World Championship Grand Prix Moto3 class where they will officially support the Max Racing Team. Owned by four-time 250cc World […]

History and Development of Husqvarna 4-stroke Enduro Machine

November 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN 30. October 2019 After a 20-year absence, Husqvarna introduced their 4-stroke big-bore beast. In 1983, it tried establishing the brand as a top player on the bike market. Not only was a […]

GOMEZ CLINCHES SECOND AT GETZENRODEO WESS FINAL

November 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Fighting all the way to the finish, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Alfredo Gomez has claimed the runner-up position at the season-ending GetzenRodeo in Germany to end a memorable 2019 World Enduro Super Series campaign […]

JARVIS WITH GOMEZ AND BOLT SET TO TAKE ON GETZENRODEO

October 31, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing riders Graham Jarvis, Alfredo Gomez and Billy Bolt are set to take on GetzenRodeo this coming weekend, a one-day extreme enduro held near the city of Zschopau. Marking the eighth […]

HAAKER WINS 2019 AMA SUPER ENDUROCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

October 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker was crowned 2019 AMA Super EnduroCross Champion on Saturday night after coming out victorious with a 1-1-2 overall finish from the season finale in Nampa, Idaho. The now […]

COLTON HAAKER CLAIMS RUNNER-UP FINISH AT DENVER ENDUROCROSS

October 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker fought his way through a chaotic night of racing on Saturday to claim a runner-up finish from Round 2 of the 2019 AMA EnduroCross Championship in Denver, Colorado. […]

DEAN WILSON SUSTAINS HIP INJURY AT MONSTER ENERGY CUP

October 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Dean Wilson will miss Saturday night’s Monster Energy Cup in Las Vegas after suffering a hard crash during the second qualifying session of the day. Wilson was immediately transported […]

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES LAUNCHES FIRST-EVER ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE IN NORTH AMERICA

October 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles is proud to launch the new EE 5 – an electric Minibike that continues the brand’s pioneering motocross journey and delivers a complete and fully adaptable, five-kilowatt machine. Perfect for pure beginners and […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAM EXTENDS CONTRACT WITH DEAN WILSON

October 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles North America, Inc. is pleased to announce that Dean Wilson has signed a one-year contract extension with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team. Wilson is set to compete in the 2020 AMA […]

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES´ OFFICIAL MX2 TEAM TO BE MANAGED BY NESTAAN-MX

October 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to confirm the signing of a multi-year agreement with Nestaan-MX, who will manage and run the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing MX2 team from 2020 onwards. Based in Belgium, the team […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING EXTEND CONTRACT WITH DEAN WILSON

October 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce that Dean Wilson has signed a one-year contract extension that will see him continue to race for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing. The 27-year-old is set to compete in […]

ANDREW SHORT FIGHTS HARD IN DUSTY WORCS CONDITIONS

October 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Following an incredible career-first win at the Rally Du Maroc, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Andrew Short looked to keep the momentum rolling at Round 10 of the World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) in […]

TREVOR BOLLINGER CLAIMS A TOP-FIVE FINISH AT MOUNTAINEER GNCC

October 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Round 12 of the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series took place on Sunday afternoon at an all-new venue in Beckley, West Virginia where Rockstar Energy Factory Racing Team’s Trevor Bollinger captured a top-five finish […]

Looking back at the 1959-1966 Iconic MX Season

October 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Between 1959 and 1966 Husqvarna had conquered four MX championships in the 250cc class. Torsten Hallman had three world titles and Rolf Tibblin one European victory when plans for the 1967 season began. On top […]

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES THANK JACKY MARTENS

October 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles wish to formally thank Jacky Martens and the JM Racing team for their many years of service as Husqvarna Motorcycles’ officially supported MX2 representatives in the FIM Motocross World Championship. Working with Husqvarna […]

ANDREW SHORT WINS 2019 RALLY DU MAROC

October 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Andrew Short has won the Rally du Maroc, securing his place as runner-up in the 2019 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship. Earning a second consecutive podium result, Pablo Quintanilla finished […]

ANDREW SHORT CLAIMS THIRD ON RALLY DU MAROC STAGE FOUR

October 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Andrew Short has put in another storming ride at the 2019 Rally du Maroc to finish the day in third position. With teammate Pablo Quintanilla bringing his Husqvarna FR […]

SOLID RESULTS FOR QUINTANILLA AND SHORT ON RALLY DU MAROC MARATHON STAGE

October 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDERS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE CHALLENGING STAGE THREE IN MOROCCO Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla and Andrew Short have successfully completed stage three of the 2019 Rally du Maroc. Finishing […]

ANDREW SHORT CLAIMS THIRD ON RALLY DU MAROC STAGE TWO

October 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER MOVES UP TO SECOND OVERALL IN PROVISIONAL STANDINGS Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Andrew Short has overcome a tricky-to-navigate stage two of the 2019 Rally du Maroc to finish […]

ALFREDO GOMEZ FIGHTS HARD IN SPANISH DUST

October 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING STAR SECURES 12TH AT BR2 ENDURO SOLSONA – ROUND SEVEN OF WORLD ENDURO SUPER SERIES Eagerly awaiting his second home race of the 2019 WESS season, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory […]

QUINTANILLA FIFTH ON RALLY DU MAROC STAGE ONE

October 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER MAKES STRONG START TO FIM CROSS-COUNTRY RALLIES ROUND FOUR Pablo Quintanilla has placed fifth on the opening stage of the 2019 Rally du Maroc. Making light work of the […]

GRAHAM JARVIS AND ALFREDO GOMEZ SET TO RACE WESS ROUND SEVEN – BR2 ENDURO SOLSONA

October 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING DUO HEAD TO SPAIN TO CONTEST PENULTIMATE ROUND OF 2019 SERIES Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing riders Graham Jarvis and Alfredo Gomez return to action this weekend, October 4-6, for […]

SHORT AND QUINTANILLA SET FOR RALLY DU MAROC

October 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAM ARRIVE IN MOROCCO TO RACE FINAL ROUND OF 2019 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP The two-rider Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team of Andrew Short and Pablo Quintanilla have arrived in Morocco […]

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VITPILEN 701 AERO CONCEPT HITS BEST OF BEST TOP SPOT

October 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce their success in the Best of Best Automotive Brand Contest with the VITPILEN 701 AERO concept taking top honours in the Motorcycles category 2019. 2019 Husqvarna VITPILEN 701 Aero […]

RJ HAMPSHIRE JOINS ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAM IN 2020

October 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team is pleased to announce the two-year signing of RJ Hampshire to compete in the AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross Championships through the 2021 race season. The Florida native […]

THOMAS KJER OLSEN & PAULS JONASS IMPRESS AT 2019 MOTOCROSS OF NATIONS

September 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING DUO DELIVER STANDOUT RESULTS AT HUGELY CHALLENGING 73RD MOTOCROSS OF NATIONS IN ASSEN, THE NETHERLANDS Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Kjer Olsen has finished as the best performing MX2 […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S THAD DUVALL WINS MASON-DIXON GNCC

September 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Factory Racing Team’s Thad DuVall won the Mason-Dixon GNCC for the second-straight year on Sunday after battling through tough conditions at Round 11 of the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series. His teammate […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING EXTEND PARTNERSHIP WITH REKLUSE

September 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce the extension of their partnership with Rekluse – one of the leading manufacturers of performance clutch components. The agreement will see the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing teams benefit […]

HUSQVARNA RIDERS GEAR UP FOR 2019 MOTOCROSS OF NATIONS

September 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing will take to the start of this weekend’s 73rd running of the FIM Motocross of Nations with five team riders representing four nationalities and competing across all-three classes – MX2, […]

TOP-10 RESULTS FOR GOMEZ AND JARVIS AT WESS ROUND SIX

September 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Alfredo Gomez and Graham Jarvis both put in extremely creditable rides at the Hawkstone Park Cross-Country – round six of the World Enduro Super Series – to finish in eighth […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAM SIGNS LONG-TERM CONTRACT WITH STILEZ ROBERTSON BEGINNING IN 2020

September 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles North America, Inc. is pleased to announce the long-term signing of Stilez Robertson, who is set to join the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team in 2020. Robertson will cap off his amateur […]

Steve McQueen and Vintage Husqvarna Motocross Racing

September 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Between 1969 and 1970 the Swedes doubled both production and sales over a period of only one year. There were two main reasons for this success – the growing American market and a surge in […]

JARVIS AND GOMEZ HEAD TO HAWKSTONE FOR WESS ROUND SIX

September 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Graham Jarvis and Alfredo Gomez will back in action this weekend, September 21-22, at round six of the World Enduro Super Series – the Hawkstone Park Cross-Country. Currently lying second […]

POSITIVE END TO 2019 MXGP SEASON FOR ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA

September 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

TOP 10 CLASS RESULTS FOR THOMAS KJER OLSEN, PAULS JONASS AND ARMINAS JASIKONIS AT CHAMPIONSHIP ENDING MXGP OF CHINA Successfully completing the 18th and final round of the 2019 FIM Motocross World Championship, Rockstar Energy […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S DUVALL CLAIMS FOURTH AT WORCS RD 9

September 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thad DuVall took on his third race of the 2019 World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) on Sunday, where he finished just off the podium in fourth after battling through adversity […]

PAULS JONASS FINISHES THIRD OVERALL AT MXGP OF TURKEY

September 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER CLAIMS ANOTHER TOP-THREE RESULT WITH 2-5 FINISHES AT AFYONKARAHISAR, TURKEY Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pauls Jonass has claimed a second consecutive MXGP podium result having finished third overall […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA WINS 2019 ATACAMA RALLY

September 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Putting in a dominant performance to top the fifth and final stage, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla has won the 2019 Atacama Rally. Continuing to find his rhythm on the fast and technical […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA LEADS ATACAMA RALLY GOING INTO FINAL DAY

September 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo Quintanilla has placed fifth fastest on stage four of the 2019 Atacama Rally. Leading the entire timed special from start to finish, the Chilean rider goes into the final […]

COLTON HAAKER EXTENDS CONTRACT WITH THE ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING OFF-ROAD TEAM

September 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing is happy to announce the contract extension of Colton Haaker through 2021. In Colton’s four full years with the team, he has had an impressive number of Championship titles across […]

QUINTANILLA FASTEST ON ATACAMA RALLY STAGE THREE

September 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER CLAIMS SECOND STAGE WIN OF 2019 EVENT Claiming his second win from the three stages held so far in the 2019 Atacama Rally, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pablo […]

TOP-FIVE FINISH FOR ANDREW SHORT ON ATACAMA RALLY STAGE TWO

September 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER LIES SIXTH OVERALL AFTER STRONG PERFORMANCE ON SECOND DAY IN CHILE Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Andrew Short has ridden to an excellent fifth place finish on the technically […]

PABLO QUINTANILLA FASTEST ON STAGE ONE OF 2019 ATACAMA RALLY

September 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER MAKES PERFECT START TO HIS HOME RACE IN CHILE Making a return to international rally competition for the first time since the Dakar Rally in January, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna […]

ANDREW SHORT & PABLO QUINTANILLA SET TO RACE 2019 ATACAMA RALLY

August 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Returning to action for round three of the 2019 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, the two-man Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team of Andrew Short and Pablo Quintanilla will take on the tough Atacama Rally […]

PODIUM RESULT FOR PAULS JONASS AT MXGP OF SWEDEN

August 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pauls Jonass has finished third overall in the MXGP class at round 16 of the 2019 FIM Motocross World Championship, the MXGP of Sweden held at the Uddevalla track located […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAM CONCLUDES 2019 PRO MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

August 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team took on the final round of the 2019 AMA Pro Motocross Championship on Saturday in Crawfordsville, Indiana for the Ironman National. Team rider Zach Osborne ended his rookie […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING EXTEND PARTNERSHIP WITH TWIN AIR

August 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing are pleased to announce the extension of their partnership with Twin Air – the world leading air filter manufacturer. The agreement will see the majority of Rockstar Energy Husqvarna teams […]

THOMAS KJER OLSEN RUNNER-UP AT MXGP OF ITALY

August 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Round 15 of the 2019 FIM Motocross World Championship was held on the Imola track, nestled inside the famous road racing circuit in Italy. Claiming two second places, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s MX2 rider […]

JASON ANDERSON CLAIMS RUNNER-UP FINISH AT BUDDS CREEK NATIONAL

August 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Jason Anderson returned to the podium on Saturday with a runner-up finish at the penultimate round of the 2019 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at Budds Creek Motocross Park in […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING EXTEND CONTRACT WITH ARMINAS JASIKONIS

August 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce that Arminas Jasikonis has signed a one-year extension to his current contract with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing. This new agreement will see the Lithuanian continue to compete in […]

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES CELEBRATE 100 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES

August 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

59 years on from the brand’s first world championship success, Husqvarna Motorcycles celebrate 100 world titles in 2019 – 58 rider and 42 manufacturer titles earned across six different motorcycle disciplines. Highlighting the brand’s capabilities […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING EXTEND CONTRACT WITH ANDREW SHORT

August 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce that Andrew Short has signed a one-year extension to his current contract with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing, which will see the American continue to race cross-country rally competitions […]

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES SET TO RETURN TO MOTO3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

August 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce their return to the Moto3 World Championship in 2020. After 5 years of absence, Husqvarna Motorcycles are proud to return to top level asphalt Motorsport in the Moto3 World […]

OSBORNE RETURNS TO THE PODIUM WITH THIRD OVERALL AT UNADILLA NATIONAL

August 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

At was another solid day for the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team, who came away with two top-five finishes in the premier 450MX class at Round 10 of the 2019 AMA Pro Motocross Championship […]

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES & ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK FURTHER EXTEND GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP

August 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce the extension of their partnership with Rockstar Energy Drink – a strategic, global collaboration that will see Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing lengthen their participation in worldwide offroad motorcycle […]