2012 Husqvarna CR65 A serious start to a racing career

2012 Husqvarna CR65

Husqvarna CR65: A serious start to a racing career

With the new CR 65 Husqvarna enters further into the world of competitive minicross. Husqvarna joined the market in early 2010 with the automatic CR 50, a minicross for those just starting their off road racing career; with the CR 65 Husqvarna has decided to compete right from the first true bike a young off-roader rides.

2012 Husqvarna CR65 Review
Liquid-cooled engine, 6 speed gearbox, 14'/12' wheels, hydraulic clutch, Mikuni 24 mm carburettor, reed valves, the CR 65 is a true competition bike.

The chassis replicates the larger Husqvarna models, with circular and oval cross-section steel main frame tubing combined with an alloy rear sub frame. The rear swing arm is also alloy, to which the rear suspension linkage is mounted.

Front suspension consists of 35 mm USD Marzocchi forks with rebound and compression damping adjustment helping to control the 220 mm of travel, whilst the rear shock absorber is a Sachs, with compression and rebound damping adjustment. The rear suspension allows for 270 mm of wheel travel.

The front brake is a 4-piston caliper acting on a 200 mm ‘wave’ type disc, ensuring powerful but controllable braking. The rear brake is a 165 mm fixed disc with 2-piston caliper.

The aesthetic design is the most revolutionary feature of the CR 65. It is absolutely futuristic, with dashing, modern lines replicating the look of the new Husqvarna 449/511 series.

All components on the CR 65 also reflect its quality ethic: wide footrest lugs, tapered handlebars, Pirelli tyres and alloy hubs. It weighs in at only 55 kg, without fuel.

Husqvarna CR65: A serious start to a racing career

With the introduction of the 2012 CR65 young champions can take to the track with the right bike and a brand they will learn to love - because in addition to its top-of-the-class performance, it has the same lines and layout as the TC449. A "great" bike for great riders, the new CR65 has 14/12" wheels, 6 speed gearbox, and above all, suspension that is externally adjustable for rebound and compression damping. For Husqvarna the CR65 is not "like a motocross bike", it is a motocross bike!

2012 Husqvarna CR65 Features and Benefits

The CR 65 is here to change the landscape of the 65cc category. Revolutionary design and performance, the game has changed.

The best equipment to show your true talent.

Liquid Cooled Engine
6 Speed Gearbox
Aluminium Swing arm
Fully Adjustable USD Marzocchi Front Forks
Sachs Rear Shock Absorber
Disc Brakes with wave Type Discs (200mm & 165mm)

Frame
The chassis replicates the larger Husqvarna models, with circular and oval cross-section steel main frame tubing combined with an alloy rear sub frame. The rear swingarm is also alloy, to which the rear suspension linkage is mounted. All components on the CR65 also reflect its quality ethic: wide footrest lugs, tapered handlebars, Pirelli tyres and alloy hubs. It weighs in at only Kg 55 on the kerb, without fuel.

Suspension
Front suspension consists of 35mm USD Marzocchi forks with rebound and compression damping adjustment helping to control the 220mm of travel, whilst the rear shockabsorber is a Sachs, with compression and rebound damping adjustment. The rear suspension allows for 270mm of wheel travel.

Brakes
The front brake is a 4-piston calliper acting on a 200mm ?wavy? disc, ensuring powerful but controllable braking. The rear brake is a 165mm fixed disc with 2-piston calliper.

Small and aggressive
The engine of the Husqvarna CR65 can threaten adversaries, but the power delivery is just right for those learning to handle a powerful bike and go on to become champions. The single cylinder is 65 cc, water cooled, with two radiators, because the CR65's engine has all the horsepower to triumph and make its riders the champions of the future. Above all else, the engine is absolutely reliable. Air intake is by means of reed valve and a large Mikuni 24 mm carburettor. The 6 speed gearbox has a clutch with hydraulic command, for more sensitivity and less strain on the rider.

Light and compact
The steel frame is a tried and tested mix of round and oval tubing, the steering-head is inclined at an angle of 25.6°: the right compromise for stability and ease of handling, together with freedom of movement of the slim and streamlined bodywork. The suspension is professional standard. The front forks are 35mm upside down Marzocchi units, externally adjustable for rebound and compression damping. The rear end is suspended by a Sachs rear shock, fully adjustable for spring preload, compression and rebound damping, which controls an alloy swing arm.

The hydraulic disc brakes use a 4 piston callipers at the front, 2 piston callipers in the rear and the discs are oversized: 200 mm (front) and 165 mm (rear). The overall weight is just 55 kg without fuel!

2012 Husqvarna CR65
Australian Specifications
AU MSRP Price: See dealer for pricing.

Engine
Type Single cylinder, 2-stroke
Bore 45.0 mm
Stroke 40.8 mm
Displacement 64.9 cc
Compression ratio 9.1 : 1
Starting Kick
Cooling Liquid-cooled
Radiator 2
Lubrication Premix 25 : 1
Ignition Electronic
Spark plug type NGK BR8
Spark plug gap 0.6 mm
Carburetor Mikuni TM 24 with flat valve
Clutch Wet, multiplate, hydraulic control
Chassis
Type Steel single tube cradle, alloy rear frame
Front suspension MARZOCCHI USD fork with advanced axle; rebound stroke adjustment
Fork leg diameter 35 mm
Fork travel 220 mm
Rear suspension SACHS Progressive Soft Damp type with single hydraulic shock absorber, spring preload adjustment, compression and rebound adjustment
Rear wheel travel 270 mm
Front brake 200 mm fixed disc and caliper with hydraulic control
Rear brake 165 mm fixed disc and caliper with hydraulic control
Rim front 1.60 x 14", light alloy
Rim rear 1.60 x 12", light alloy
Tyre front 60/100-14" Pirelli Scorpion MX Mid Soft 32
Tyre rear 80/100-12" Pirelli Scorpion MX Mid Soft 32

2012 Husqvarna CR65
International Specifications
MSRP Price: See dealer for pricing.

Dimensions, weight, capacities
Wheelbase44.49in
Overall length64.57in
Overall width30.31in
Overall height39.96in
Seat height29.53in
Min. ground clearance11.02in
Trail2.56in
Steering pipe inclination25.6°
Kerb weight, without fuel121,25lb / 55kg
Fuel tank capacityU.S. Gallons 0.92 / Imp. Gallons 0.77
Transmission oilU.S. Gallons 0.13 / Imp. Gallons 0.11
Engine
TypeSingle cylinder, two stroke
Bore1.77in
Stroke1.61in
Displacement3.96cu.in / 64.89cc
Compression ratio9.1:1
StartingKick starter
CoolingLiquid cooled
Water radiator (without electric fan)No. 2
Lubrication
EngineFuel-oil premixture of 50:1
Ignition
TypeElectronic, with adjustable advance
Spark plug typeNGK BR8ECM
Spark plug gap0.023in
Fuel system
TypeCarburetor with flat valve
ManufacturerMikuni TM24
Clutch
TypeWet, multiplate type; hydraulic control
Transmission
TypeConstant mesh gear type
Number of gears6
Secondary drive
Transmission sprocketTeeth 14
Rear wheel sprocketTeeth 48
Transmission ratio3.43
Driving chain
Manufacturer and typeD.I.D. 420 ? ½? x ¼?
Frame
TypeSteel single tube cradle; alloy rear frame
Front suspension
TypeUpside-Down telescopic hydraulic fork with advanced axle; compression and rebound adjustment
Fork legs dia.1.38in
Travel on legs axis8.66in
Front fork manufacturerMarzocchi
Rear suspension
TypeProgressive "Soft Damp" type with single hydraulic shock absorber; spring preload adjustment, compression and rebound adjustment
Wheel travel10.63in
Shock absorber manufacturerSachs
Brakes
FrontFixed disc and 4 pistons caliper with hydraulic control
Disc dia.7.89in
RearFixed disc and 2 pistons caliper with hydraulic control
Disc dia.6.50in
Brand hydraulic controlFormula
Brand brake discBraking
Wheels
FrontLight alloy
Size1.6 x 14"
BrandGiant
RearLight alloy
Size1.6 x 12"
BrandGiant
Tires
FrontPirelli Scorpion MX Mid Soft 32
Size60/100-14"
RearPirelli Scorpion MX Mid Soft 32
Size80/100-12"
Internal ratios
1st2,846 (37/13)
2nd2,125 (34/16)
3rd1,722 (31/18)
4th1,428 (30/21)
5th1,217 (28/23)
6th1,083 (26/24)
Primary drive
Engine sprocketTeeth 23
Clutch gearTeeth 75
Transmission ratio3,260
Electrical equipment Voltage12V

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