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Review Husqvarna SM 125 S
Review Husqvarna SM 125 S
Sharp husky
Ralf Schneider
01/19/2005
Are there any hardcore beginners? Driving dynamics fans who, with a fresh A1 driver’s license, step onto uncompromising 125 cc sports equipment and don’t care about comfort? You are certainly few and far between, but you will be well served with a Husky SM 125 S motorcycle. Electric starter? Nothing. Idle indicator light? There is no such thing. Choke? At the bottom of the carburetor. And the bench is so narrow that it hangs between your cheeks like a thong. But when it drives, it does so right away.
The 125 cc two-stroke engine, derived from the cross engines, barks with choke support after a few kicks on the high-mounted kick starter and accelerates without complaint, even in cool weather. The engine only needs the mixture enrichment for a short time before it revs up with a brilliant intake noise.
The engine hangs very smoothly on the accelerator, and it reacts quickly to transitions from pushing to load operation without hacking. In the upper third of the speed range, however, it develops robust vibrations. Over the entire speed range, no performance gaps or abrupt thrusts can be felt while driving, but only full propulsion. No wonder, on the MOTORRAD test bench, the two-stroke engine produces 19 hp. A nice, proud value, just completely illegal. The background noise could also cause trouble with the police.
Not very beginner-friendly, but the brakes are all the more sporty. At the back the motto is all or nothing. And the front disc with the double-piston floating caliper also bites so hard that the correct dosage needs to be trained. It also unmasked the only, unfortunately somewhat extensive, concession the Husky made to comfort requirements: too soft tuning of the spring elements. Soft springs combined with very little compression damping allow the fork to dive through quickly when braking and otherwise. The rear suspension works a little better, at least in solo mode. She also lacks reserves for trips with a pillion passenger. Vigorous pre-tensioning of the spring helps, a smaller air cushion at the front could easily improve the situation. A case for the Husqvarna and Ohlins importer Zupin Motor-Sport, who should also urgently revise the throttling of the engine.
It’s already tricky that the husky ge-
rade is an extra portion of fun because of its overpowered engine, especially on winding roads. After all, even with a legal output of 15 hp, it will remain intoxicatingly easy to handle and the Pirelli Diablo tires will remain in the sturdy 110/150 format, and with that it can inspire even drivers who are used to more powerful motorcycles.
For the SM 125 S, the dealer is asking for 4450 euros plus 185 euros for ancillary costs. If you order the 80 km / h throttle at the same time, you get it for free, as a retrofit kit it costs 60 euros plus labor costs. A lot of money for a simple but high quality vehicle. But the question of whether someone will buy the SM 125 S or not is decided by its robust character. Either you are enthusiastic about it or find it dismissive. ras
Husqvarna SM 125 S (T)
Are there any hardcore beginners? Driving dynamics fans who, with a fresh A1 driver’s license, step onto uncompromising 125 cc sports equipment and don’t care about comfort? You are certainly few and far between, but you are well served with a motorcycle like the Husky SM 125 S. Electric starter? Nothing. Idle indicator light? There is no such thing. Choke? At the bottom of the carburetor. And the bench is so narrow that it hangs between your cheeks like a thong. But when it drives, it does so right away.
The 125 cc two-stroke engine, derived from the cross engines, barks with choke assistance after a few kicks on the high-mounted kick starter and accelerates without complaint, even in cool weather. The engine only needs the mixture enrichment for a short time before it revs up with a brilliant intake noise.
The engine hangs very smoothly on the gas, and it reacts quickly to the transition from pushing to load operation without hacking. In the upper third of the speed range, however, it develops pithy vibrations. Over the entire speed range, no performance gaps or abrupt thrusts can be felt while driving, but only full propulsion. No wonder, on the MOTORRAD test bench, the two-stroke engine produces 19 hp. A nice, proud value, just completely illegal. The background noise could also cause trouble with the police.
Not very beginner-friendly, but the brakes are all the more sporty. At the back the motto is all or nothing. And the front disc with the double-piston floating caliper also bites so hard that the correct dosage needs to be trained. It also unmasked the only, unfortunately somewhat extensive, concession the Husky made to comfort requirements: too soft tuning of the spring elements. Soft springs combined with very little compression damping allow the fork to dive through quickly when braking and otherwise. The rear suspension works a little better, at least in solo mode. She also lacks reserves for trips with a pillion passenger. Vigorous pre-tensioning of the spring helps, a smaller air cushion at the front could easily bring about improvement. A case for the Husqvarna and Ohlins importer Zupin Motor-Sport, who should also urgently revise the throttling of the engine.
It’s already tricky that the husky ge-
rade is an extra portion of fun because of its overpowered engine, especially on winding roads. After all, even with a legal output of 15 hp, it will remain intoxicatingly easy to handle and the Pirelli Diablo tires will remain in the sturdy 110/150 format, and with that it can inspire even drivers who are used to more powerful motorcycles.
For the SM 125 S, the dealer charges 4450 euros plus 185 euros for ancillary costs. If you order the 80 km / h throttle at the same time, you get it for free, as a retrofit kit it costs 60 euros plus labor costs. A lot of money for a simple but high quality vehicle. But the question of whether someone will buy the SM 125 S or not is decided by its robust character. Either you are enthusiastic about it or find it dismissive. ras
Husqvarna SM 125 S (T)
Are there any hardcore beginners? Driving dynamics fans who, with a fresh A1 driver’s license, step onto uncompromising 125 cc sports equipment and don’t care about comfort? You are certainly few and far between, but you are well served with a motorcycle like the Husky SM 125 S. Electric starter? Nothing. Idle indicator light? There is no such thing. Choke? At the bottom of the carburetor. And the bench is so narrow that it hangs between your cheeks like a thong. But when it drives, it does so right away.
The 125 cc two-stroke engine, derived from the cross engines, barks with choke support after a few kicks on the high-mounted kick starter and accelerates without complaint, even in cool weather. The engine only needs the mixture enrichment for a short time before it revs up with a brilliant intake noise.
The engine hangs very smoothly on the gas, and it reacts quickly to the transition from pushing to load operation without hacking. In the upper third of the speed range, however, it develops pithy vibrations. Over the entire speed range, no performance gaps or abrupt thrusts can be felt while driving, but always full of propulsion. No wonder, on the MOTORRAD test bench, the two-stroke engine produces 19 hp. A nice, proud value, just completely illegal. The background noise could also cause trouble with the police.
Not very beginner-friendly, but the brakes are all the more sporty. At the back the motto is all or nothing. And the front disc with the double-piston floating caliper also bites so hard that the correct dosage needs to be trained. It also unmasked the only, unfortunately somewhat extensive, concession the Husky made to comfort requirements: too soft tuning of the spring elements. Soft springs combined with very little compression damping allow the fork to dive through quickly when braking and otherwise. The rear suspension works a little better, at least in solo mode. She also lacks reserves for trips with a pillion passenger. Vigorous pre-tensioning of the spring helps, a smaller air cushion at the front could easily improve the situation. A case for the Husqvarna and Ohlins importer Zupin Motor-Sport, who should also urgently revise the throttling of the engine.
It’s already tricky that the husky ge-
rade is an extra portion of fun because of its overpowered engine, especially on winding roads. After all, even with a legal power of 15 hp, it will remain intoxicatingly easy to handle and the Pirelli Diablo tires will remain in the sturdy 110/150 format, and with that it can inspire even drivers who are used to stronger motorcycles.
For the SM 125 S, the dealer charges 4450 euros plus 185 euros for ancillary costs. If you order the 80 km / h throttle at the same time, you get it for free, as a retrofit kit it costs 60 euros plus labor costs. A lot of money for a simple but high quality vehicle. But the question of whether someone buys the SM 125 S or not is decided by its robust character. Either you are enthusiastic about it or find it dismissive. ras
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