Kiwi Rider October 2022 Vol.1 | Page 96

DIRT NEWS

HUSQVARNA RETRO RIDES

After Husqvarna debuted its heritage colour scheme at the Swedish GP earlier this year , we were pretty confident that the Swedish arm of the Pierer Group would give regular riders the option to ride retro as well . Despite recent successes as part of the wider KTM family , Husqvarna has an equally strong heritage in motocross and enduro , with 15 FIM Motocross World Championship titles since Swedish racer Bill Nillson claimed the brand ’ s first way back in 1960 . The limited edition Heritage bikes honour the racing achievements of Bill and those who followed in his successful footsteps . Covering both the 2023 MX and Enduro lineups , the bikes gain that sweet old school graphics kit we loved so much from the Swedish GP , as well as a matching blue seat cover with black anodised EXCEL rims , which all come together create a look that stands out from the basic predominantly white colour scheme we ’ ve come to know from Husqvarna . If you ’ re sold on looks alone , Husqvarna NZ expects limited numbers to find their way here , with the bikes being released from the factory from November 2022 onwards .

MOTOCROSS For the 2023 model year the limited edition heritage models from Husqvarna don ’ t just get new looks , there are some updates too . In the motocross side of the garage , Husqvarna
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