First Class Motorcycles, an authorised Husqvarna dealer with the second largest range of genuine Husqvarna spare parts in Australia. Now a licenced Yamaha dealer with full range of Yamaha motorcycles
The 1972 250cc Cross was a completely new and redesigned motorcycle after years with no significant changes in the Husqvarna offerings. The engine now shifted on the left, like other European and Japanese machines, had an all new 5-speed transmission, and was considerably heavier than its predecessors. It’s rumored that several of the Husqvarna team riders actually refused to ride the new 5-speed models, and instead, rode the previous year’s model. They found the new engine less powerful, and for off-road, preferred the 8-speed (4-speed with hi/lo range) gearbox from the 1971 machine.
It was hoped that the more powerful 360cc Husky would help the American racers in beating the Europeans (i.e. Torsten Hallman) at their own game.
Unfortunately, the 360 was only slightly faster than the 250 Husky and less reliable.
