In the 1960’s, Husqvarna had led the charge in turning British off-road bikes into relics. By the 70’s, Husky had become a dominant force in motocross, winning multiple world championships and Baja 1000s. 1972 was a banner year for the firm – their entire lineup was upgraded to 5 speed gearboxes with left-hand shifters, new frames, Motoplat injections, and a 450cc torque monster of an engine that powers the Husqvarna 450 WR that you see right now. I know the Maico 440 GP decimated everything else out there at the time, but there’s still something about this Husky that triggers my ‘fizzing sensation.’
If that last sentence made no sense to you, here’s your chance to catch up (skip to 3:15 if you have no patience…or decency):
This specific WR is claimed to be original and correct that runs great. It’s a last year model of the 450 WR and it features original paint, repro fenders, Akront rims, case savers, Lectron flat slide carb, and more. With that said, the seller notes that this bike had been sitting for a while so it should get a “complete race prep”.
Find this Husky for sale in New River, Arizona with bidding up to $1,275