HUSQVARNA WR 250 (2001-2002) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2001, the Swedish motorcycle maker released the Husqvarna WR 250, a quarter-liter, light, and agile machine designed for young and more seasoned riders looking for a nimble, light motorcycle that could still deliver the extra kick.

Husqvarna was a Swedish manufacturer of outdoor power products, such as lawnmowers, chainsaws, trimmers, brush cutters, cultivators, garden tractors, and, why not, motorcycles. The company was founded in 1689 as a firearm manufacturer and was one of the oldest continuously running companies in the world.

In the visual department, the 2001 model packed standard features, such as a high-mounted front fender, a small headlight integrated into a small cowl, a single seat, a single exhaust system with a silencer mounted high on the right-hand side, and wire-spoke wheels with off-road tires.

The bike was made around a steel frame that housed the suspension system, which comprised an adjustable 45 mm inverted Marzocchi fork on the front and an adjustable shock on the rear. These components offered optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.

In the braking department, the motorcycle packed a 260 mm brake disc on the 21-inch front wheel and a 220 mm brake disc on the 18-inch rear wheel. Both wheels were handled by hydraulic calipers.

As for power, the 2001 Husqvarna WR 250 had installed a 249cc two-stroke liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine, managed by a 38 mm Mikuni carburetor and assisted by a six-speed transmission linked to the rear end via a final chain drive.