Husqvarna Bikes in India

In the 1930s, the Sweden bike maker competed in Grand Prix road racing in the 350cc and 500cc classes. All the race-spec Husqvarna two-wheelers were based on a 50-degree V-twin prototype. It scored a win against Norton at the Swedish GP in 1931 with a 1-2 finish. This was a small journey, as the company withdrew its racing team support in 1935. These bikes were raced and produced privately thereafter. However, the company had put its prime focus on producing a new two-stroke, two-speed commuter motorcycle. By 1939, Husqvarna had become Sweden’s largest motorcycle manufacturer.

It was in 1987 when the Sweden bike maker was acquired by an Italian manufacturer, Cagiva. As a result, it became a part of MV Agusta Motor S.p.A. The company managers and engineers, however, were unwilling to move to Italy. Therefore, it founded Husaberg AB, which was then acquired by KTM AG in 1995.

In India, Husqvarna motorcycles commenced its journey with the launch of the Svartpilen 250 and Vitpilen 250. Both the motorcycles share their powertrain and cycle parts with KTM. Later, the company brought a few more models to the Indian market.