1. Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

'78 cr250 vs 76 CR360

Discussion in 'Vintage Restoration Projects' started by Laverdaton, Jul 7, 2016.

  1. Laverdaton Husqvarna
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    Does anybody know what the power output is of a CR360 is compared to a CR250. I can't find a tech' sheet for the 360.
    I'm thinking of replacing the 250 motor with the 360.........
    thanks
    Laverdaton, Jul 7, 2016
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  2. ruwfo Administrator

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 390CR, 1982 430CR, 1984 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 250XC, 2016 FJ-09
    I found Cycle lists the 77 390CR as 34.53 HP max, so the 360 is close to that, maybe 32...
    ruwfo, Jul 7, 2016
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  3. Laverdaton Husqvarna
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    ok thanks. What is the power of a 250CR in comparison?
    Laverdaton, Jul 10, 2016
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  4. ruwfo Administrator

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 390CR, 1982 430CR, 1984 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 250XC, 2016 FJ-09
    Husky 250 where sort of dogs in power , I'd say maybe 20, but it had a lot of torque for a 250...
    ruwfo, Jul 15, 2016
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  5. Laverdaton Husqvarna
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    ruwfo thanks.
    1976 CR360 motor wanted...thanks, Andy
    Laverdaton, Jul 17, 2016
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  6. Billd Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Pensacola FL
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1975 CR 360 GP, 2015 TE 250
    75 CR360 38.83 @8500rpm per cycle World Road Test article and dyno.
    Billd, Aug 1, 2016
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  7. justintendo klotz super techniplate junkie

    Location:
    mercer, pa/northwest pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    84 250,86 400,87 430,88 250,95 360
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 kawasaki zrx 1100
    20? they dyno close to 30 peak during the late 70s according to cycle world
    justintendo, Aug 1, 2016
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  8. Bigbill Husqvarna
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    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '83 250wr
    Other Motorcycles:
    0 right now
    The cycle world Husqvarna edition listed the Husqvarna 390cr as having 43 rear wheel horsepower. That would put the 360 in the high 30's and the 250's around the low 30's. The torque increases with the heavier flywheels too. As we went up in years from '77 the transfer ports enlarged. I'm sure there was improvements in the porting too. I'm not sure how much difference in horsepower there was.

    Once I rode the 390cr's the 250cr's became my backup bike. There's no replacement for displacement as my buddy would say.
    Bigbill, Aug 2, 2016
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  9. Laverdaton Husqvarna
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    Thanks for the technical inputs......... '76 CR360 motor wanted...preferably from Europe :-)
    Laverdaton, Aug 2, 2016
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  10. Crashaholic Husqvarna
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    Location:
    Antelope Valley, CA.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    73 450WR 6spd motor in a 75 MK frame
    By the time your done buying and rebuilding a second hand 360 you could buy this and have more HP than you could ever imagine. :eek: You probably would have to do a couple motor mount mods though.

    500 Motor.png
    Crashaholic, Aug 2, 2016
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  11. Laverdaton Husqvarna
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    I have seen this motor. In the UK I race my Laverda 250cc. It's a very unusual bike but has an enduro spec motor (OR 250cc). I want to continue using the bike (in mx) but have a little extra power. The current chassis, brakes, geometry and exhaust layout would not suit the power of a 500cc motor.
    Laverdaton, Aug 2, 2016
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  12. suprize Husqvarna
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    Location:
    Bendigo, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 400, bike in a box Moto Villa 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 300
    get a good two stroke man to shift the position of the holes in the barrel....
    suprize, Aug 31, 2016
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  13. Bigbill Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '83 250wr
    Other Motorcycles:
    0 right now
    Even a good 390 cr/ or would be ok. How much is that 500cc engine in American dollars?
    Bigbill, Aug 31, 2016
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