• Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

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Question regarding Husky 250 GP MAG

Walt Hastings

Walt Hastings

Husqvarna
B Class
My brother had one of these in 1974-1975. He thinks it was a 1975 model. I have been told by a friend that they only made this model one year, in 1974. Any experts out there that can clarify this?

Thanks,
Walt

Attached is a photo of his bike in 1975Image 2.jpg
 
Always thought the Mag was a 74 year only. Also don't believe the original Mag motor had a radial head. Could be a 75 GP head on the one in your picture. Or the bike itself could be a 75 like he thinks.
Either way, she's a beauty!
 
Hi Walt, Your brother has a 1975 with a ML frame. The original Mag250 was a 1974 with a MK frame, it had some unique features in 1974 & it's the last vintage MX model that is legal. The 1975 & on are Post Vintage legal. The 1974 model didn't have a radial head & was Husky's first motor with a reed valve. It can also be identified with the first 4 numbers on the motor being 2033 & a 5 speed transmission. AHRMA allows the 75 & later motors which have a 6 speed are allowed as most of the parts are identical. Hope you didn't loose any money.
 
"Mag" comes from the first year magnesium motor, the cases are essentially identical through '77... the frames as mentioned above vary. I ran a '74 modded motor in my '77
 
That black and white picture makes me feel young, wood crate for stand.
Nice bike, also they used plastic fenders

Team WR
 
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