HUSQVARNA SUPERMOTARD RANGE AT EICMA 2009 The Husqvarna Supermotard range presented at the Milan Motorbike Show offers 4 different models ranging from 125 to 630cc. Without any shadow of a doubt, Husqvarna is the leader of the pack in the Supermotard sector. In the early ‘90s, they were the first to run an official team in the various national championships (the French was the first) and to introduce a Supermotard model in their line up. These bikes were specially designed to meet all the requirements of this very specific discipline and brought great success to our riders in the main Italian and Supermoto championships. World champions in 2009 with Adrien Chareyre, champions in the world of industry and leaders in the as yet unfinished 2009 season, Husqvarna has transformed the machines that every year dominate race tracks the world over into a range of production machines to suit every type of rider. Customers can range from youngsters with their first Motard to riders wishing to use their Husqvarna for daily commuting and the occasional out of town ride to those wanting to ride the same machines as the world champions. The SM 125, SM 450 and 510 and the hottest item at the Milan Show, the SM 630 have all been completely renewed with three key elements in mind: performance, safety and reliability. The SM 125 is the starting point for those wanting to experience the thrills of off-roading. Now fitted with electronic injection, this two-stroke meets Euro 3 requirements like the rest of the Husqvarna Supermotard range. The frames on the SM 450 and SM 510R have been completely renewed and fuel injection systems fitted. Development work on the new SM 450 and SM 510 R was based on experience gained in the Supermoto World Championship series and includes a twin exhaust system that adds to the winning look and sound of these machines. The new SM 630 encapsulates Husqvarna's racing spirit in a "street" bike. This new model is the embodiment of all the know-how Husqvarna has acquired over ten years of racing and winning in the supermotard category. The SM 630's greatest gifts are its light weight and the fact that it is so easy to use the power from its magnificent single cylinder 600cc engine. The SM 630 is the perfect bike for dealing with city traffic and this “Urban Cross” from Husqvarna boasts all Italian design and style.
THE NEW HUSQVARNA SM 630 The SM 630 first took shape as project 610 but the frame and engine were totally redesigned. The new completely designed bodywork gives an elegant, streamlined yet aggressive look. The saddle, tanks, side panels and front and rear mudguards are all newly designed. The saddle especially now has double depth padding to provide the rider and passenger with more comfortable seating for medium and long journeys. Passengers will be able to make use of two specially designed handles on the saddle frame that will let allow them to feel both safer and more comfortable. The headlight unit is also new and houses a stronger lamp. This unit is built into the fairing that goes perfectly with the “racing” mudguard. The frame and rear swing arm are now black to contrast with the two new colour schemes available - White and aluminium and black and white. The white and aluminium version is more elegant and sober featuring “in mould” plastic decorations. The black and white version is sportier and more aggressive with fully painted bodywork. The rear mudguard is also new with LED lights and a built-in number plate holder. The main news item on the new SM 630 is the engine that has been bored out from 98 to 100 mm to give a capacity of 600cc The head now has a red rocker box like the race machines and houses DOHC valve gear from the racing 450/510 that provides 20% more power than the previous 570cc version.
Confronto prestazioni = Performance comparison Potenza (cv) = Power (cv) Coppia (Nm) = Torque (Nm) Giri motore = RPM
The SM 610 i.e. now has an electronic injection system that was developed in collaboration with Mikuni. The engine now features a 45 mm throttle body with the starter command on the handlebars and there is a 300 Kpa Mitsubishi “twin jet” fuel injector fitted to the throttle. The pressure regulator (3 Bar) regulates any return of excess fuel to the tank and the MAQS (Modularised Air Quantity Sensor) consists of air temperature, mapping and TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) sensors. The Kokusan 360W three-phase ignition flywheel is also new. The water temperature sensor is positioned on the head. The injection ECU processes signals and governs the operation of the solenoid-operated valve fitted to the right hand side of the radiator. The cooling system has a new impeller and pump body. The clutch is hydraulically operated and the left cover plate has been redesigned. New components include the rugged 12 litre polyethylene petrol tank with a 40l/h pump; the non-return fuel circuit has quick-fit connections. The exhaust system on the four-stroke single cylinder engine has a “closed loop” lambda probe and the twin aluminium silencers feature catalysers that have been redesigned and optimised to meet Euro 3 requirements. The areas on the silencers that houses the catalysers and around the passenger footpegs have been covered with stainless steel protection. The chassis can be fitted with a main stand that is available as an optional extra. As regards the brakes - the front now has a radial race-derived Brembo caliper acting on a floating 320 mm disc while the rear has a 220 mm Brembo disc with a single piston caliper. The suspension remains unchanged except for the Marzocchi forks that now have the same black sleeves as on the 450 and 510 models. The 2010 version of the SM 630 will have Tommaselli tapered handlebars with new steering head clamps and no cross bar. Dry weight is 158 Kg. SM 125 The SM 125 has become an icon for sixteen-year-olds, a sales phenomenon and a new fashion. It is the starting point for those who want to experience the thrills of off-roading but who also want a bike that is perfectly suited to everyday use. Easy to ride, light and manoeuvrable, the 2010 version of the SM 125 has everything it takes to become leader in its class. There are two colour schemes available. The red and white colour scheme that graces all off-road models is now enhanced by the addition of body panels with “In–Mould Decoration” graphics. The black and white version also replicates race bike colours. The white frame and black anodised wheels make the two-stroke look more like the bigger four-stroke version. The highly successful 125 engine has seen improvements “borrowed” from racing models and has been tuned to improve pick-up and offer more output in the low to mid range power band. The SM 125 features integrated ECS (Electronic Carburetion System) that administers exactly the right amount of fuel (both the air/petrol and oil mix) and that was developed in collaboration with Dell’Orto. The control unit also governs the ignition system. While keeping costs under control and sales prices competitive, this brings the two-stroke 125 engine to Euro 3 standards yet keeps all the advantages that two-stroke engines offer: lightness, performance and low running costs. As regards suspension, the SM 125 now has specially designed PaioIi forks to enhance the performance characteristics of the model and match the shock absorber.
The new digital instrumentation displays speed, time, mileage, rpm and has a trip-meter as well as the normal warning lights (indicators, full beam, dipped beam, service due etc.). HUSQVARNA SM 450 R and SM 510 R 2010 The Husqvarna SM 450 R and SM 510 R have seen some quite radical changes reflecting the experience gained from wins on world championship supermotard tracks. Husqvarna engineers concentrated on the frame to make both models even lighter and easier to handle. To achieve this, the frame is of a completely new design with new levels of rigidity and settings for dealing with power that optimise handling and give the rider a much better feel for the bike. The frame is also one kilo lighter than before. All the new body panels have IPD (in–mould plastic decoration) graphics and are made of stronger, more flexible plastic. The front and rear lights are more powerful. The rear cluster houses LED lights and an integrated dual purpose number plate holder that can carry either a homologation or a racing number without the owner having to buy additional parts. The front mudguard is also new. The new look of the bike is both eye-catching and different. Still on the subject of looks, the wheels are black anodised Excel rims and the new plastic engine protectors on both sides are also black. The newly designed side stand is made of aluminium. All the 2010 Husqvarna twin-cam engines now feature new radiator hoses and more powerful water pumps so as to improve cooling and performance. The engine has a new over-pressure valve in the oil circuit, a new needle cage lubrication bearing and a new oil filter. The exhaust valves are made of steel to ensure longer life and reliability. The gearbox has been renewed to offer improved gear change speed and accuracy. Gearbox design has seen changes in terms of: gear change linkage, lever and selector mechanisms. The 450 and 510 engines have also benefited from a new timing gear chain tensioner that was introduced to improve chain tension and reduce contact pressure. The exhaust system has twin aluminium silencers that create a very special sound, reduce overall noise levels and improve performance.