BMW Husqvarna Motorsport will compete with a new prototype motorcycle in the E2 class of the FIM Enduro Championship. The prototype is built around the Husqvarna chassis concept, while the innovative 450 cc four-stroke engine was developed by BMW Motorrad.
Rainer Thoma, President and CEO of Husqvarna Motorcycles, explains the decision: “Back in February we signed up to race in the E2 class of the Enduro World Championship under the new name BMW Husqvarna
BMW Husqvarna Motorsport will compete with a new prototype motorcycle in the E2 class of the FIM Enduro Championship. The prototype is built around the Husqvarna chassis concept, while the innovative 450 cc four-stroke engine was developed by BMW Motorrad.
Motorsport. This collaboration of BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna Motorcycles aims to pool the two brands’ expertise in off-road competition for 450 cc four-stroke machines. The forthcoming debut appearance of the prototype bike is the logical next step following a very promising phase of testing. Although our leading rider Juha Salminen will have to sit out this coming weekend through injury, we’re approaching the event in optimistic mood with our prototype bike, our other regular rider Marko Tarkkala and stand-in man Andreas Lettenbichler.”
Over the past few month, the people at the swedish company have been working closely with the specialists of BMW Motorrad to develop the bike combining the Husqvarna chassis with the BMW engine. The testing phase is completed now and the bike will be entered in competition from this weekend.
