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throughout including electronic rider aids such as Traction Control and a Quickshifter . As always with Husqvarna , for all models in the line-up , a comprehensive , competitionfocused selection of Technical Accessories is now available .
2025 TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS
• New high-performance Brembo hydraulic clutch and brake systems
• New Swedish-inspired graphics for a distinctive look
• Revised die-cast aluminium swingarm improves the durability of the chain slider
• Competition-orientated start / stop button
• Bodywork with specifically tailored ergonomics for enhanced control
• Hydro-formed chromium molybdenum frame designed for refined anti-squat behaviour
• High-performance GSK discs deliver superior stopping power
• Throttle Body Injection ( TBI ) on 2-stroke engines provides class-leading power and rideability
• FE 250 and FE 350 feature DOHC engines for class-leading torque and peak power
• Quickshifter on four-stroke models
• Aluminium-polyamide hybrid subframe
• WP XACT Closed Cartridge front forks
• WP XACT rear shock with optimised main piston and tool-free adjusters
• Multifunctional Map Select Switch controls the Quickshifter and Traction Control on four-stroke models
• Offroad Control Unit ( OCU ) for reliability and user-friendly serviceability of the electronics
• High performance LED headlight
• ProTaper handlebar and ODI grips
• Electric start powered by a lightweight Li-Ion 2.0 Ah battery on all models
HERLINGS AND COENEN RULE MXGP GRAND PRIX
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing celebrated their first FIM Motocross World Championship Grand Prix ‘ double ’ in 2024 as Jeffrey Herlings and Sacha Coenen both conquered the fine Kegums soil at the Latvian GP and round nine of 20 . Herlings claimed his first MXGP victory in a year with a 1-3 performance on the KTM 450 SX-F while Sacha Coenen converted his bright speed to win in MX2 for the first time in his young career . MXGP win # 1 of the season and career victory # 104 for Jeffrey Herlings who owns the Grand Prix of Latvia for the second year in a row . Sacha Coenen puts starts , speed and fortune together to go 3-1 for his first Grand Prix win , first moto victory and maiden podium finish in his second MX2 campaign . Liam Everts ’ 5-4 means a top five result with 5th overall as Andrea Adamo had a tougher weekend to classify 9th on the day in MX2 Cas Valk wins the sixth round of the EMX250 European Championship by one point . The
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