First Ride 2023 Husqvarna TC125 2 Stroke Fuel Injected & Electric Start! - Motocross Action Magazine

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Motocross Action gets their hands on the pre-production 2023 Husqvarna TC125 Two Stroke featuring electric start and fuel injection at Fox Raceway in Southern California. This bike is all new from the ground up featuring a new frame, suspension updates, new air box, new sub-frame, new engine, new body work, new map switches, and more. The official launch of this bike won't be until around September of 2022 but Husqvarna brought out a couple early models for us to try. Assistant Editor Josh Mosiman and test rider Cole Zellars spent a decent amount of time on the bike to give a first ride impression on this all new model from Husqvarna. Check out what we thought on day 1. We will be giving a TESTED video later on down the road but we just couldn't wait to show everyone the lastest and greatest from Husqvarna. Long live two strokes!
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[@Mr10usdad]

Make two strokes great again! Let's go!

[@tedeitel8060]

Man could you imagine we're two stroke technology would be today. If we didn't abandon in the 90s. I feel like the Government robbed me of years of riding.

[@scottyd2262]

Yep.. The "Fun Police" really screwed us over didn't they.. 😡 I have a new 4t Husky and l always have it in the back of my head about how much it's going to cost if l blow it up. I never had that feeling when l raced 2t's.. There's so much less to go wrong on a 2t compared to a 4t. This video really brought back some memories of how much more fun and exciting 2t's are compared to 4t's. Sure they wear you out quicker but they are twice the fun imo

[@AutospeciLvAkumulatori]

No problemo: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fajSiKR6r8xkmbs

[@funkNretro]

two stroke technologies have always been progressive in the boating and snowmobile world's but it never really transferred over to motorcycles.

[@donstauffer7728]

KTM has continued to develop new 2 Stroke models, Yamaha continued to build their 2007 model for 10+ years. The rest of the Japanese manufacturers decided to focus on 4 stroke development. What does that have to do with The Government?

[@Davido50]

I think we have the best of all worlds! Improved 2-strokes avail & rippin race ready 4-strokes. Good times. Get a new bike & enjoy!

[@KyleMicena]

KTM single handedly keeping 2 strokes alive.

[@j-sammys5549]

Love that the 2 strokes are getting easier to ride! Light and agile bikes that a weekend warriors cab jump on and have a blast

[@Davido50]

Very sweet bike! KTM is killin it w/2-stroke development for sure. They deserve huge sales! 👍

[@kellybrown6988]

Watching mx in the 90’s I thought it was fricken cool when the riders would kick start their bikes on the line or when they would stall or crash, and also I used to like when their mechanics would blip the throttle while the riders fix their goggles and get pumped up before the gate drop.

[@motox2051]

And what about Cobra a 125 hardcore pure race model would be sick made in the USA! Use a TM engine

[@333studios.]

Im most impressed with that frame color. very very nice!

[@gavin7772]

4:14 anyone gonna say anything about how sick and tech that was

[@andy5786]

New husky tc125 looks really good nice thanks Josh Motocross action magazine brilliant videos coverage reviews 👍💯❤️

[@Davido50]

KTM an clones rock! Hard to find a new one out here.

[@danielsalas6269]

How do u premix and not clog the injector? I thought that was the whole concept of TPI to not clog injector

[@cyclerider5652]

I'll bet that's a really fun bike to ride.

[@AOL0321]

Do these bikes come stock with an engine hour meter on the handlebars?

[@swedish_sadhguru3854]

I wonder if this bike is a good fit for me, I rode a 85cc 18 years ago and havent been back on a motocross bike since then. 180cm tall and 85kg though, maybe a 250 or 300 would be better?

[@mindfreak9674]

I thought when they were FI they ran oil injectors to the crank getting rid of premixing?

[@paultselembis4255]

Some people bagging the air fork..why..i have tune kybs and kato 22" with air folks and i love them..just bleed after motos set the pressure before the day ride..and clicker adjustments make big differences..and I rekon it definitely gives the front end a lighter easier to turn feel..

[@nathshaw]

I think you just answered your own Q... I spend a bit of time getting spring-rate right, then clickers right when I get a new bike - thereafter I hardly touch them. Got more than enough maintenance to do already, without something as fiddly and high-maintenance as that... Bleed after each moto-geeze, set on a daily basis, geez!

[@bjorn1034]

Josh..you always says suspension is too soft for you...nowhere when you ride it seems to bottom out. I think you should give us a video running what you would put on for your liking and compare. And...be very honest about if you would be more consistent on the softer choise. I am a suspension tuner and find a lot of people out there think harder is better..for a lap or two..fore sure..overjump and such..give us two 40 min. sessions on each..laptimes and howe your body feels after those two sessions...I dare you (-:

[@anthonys5170]

Although the 125F class needs to start for arena cross

[@MichaelLee-vk9fy]

Tm dirtbikes have had the electric power valve, map switches, fuel injection and electric start for a few years. And better suspension right out of the box. Don’t get me wrong these husky’s and Ktm’s are nice, but no body seems to give credit where it’s due, TM dirtbikes! If you’ve rode a Tm you know what I’m talking about!

[@owenmiguel5903]

@@motoyamasnigglepuff8654husky and ktms are 1,000 dollars cheaper though

[@Bruce.Wallace]

Bullshit. All their MX models are still carby. What are you talking about ??

[@MichaelLee-vk9fy]

@@owenmiguel5903 yeah you get what you pay for . If you ever have a chance to take a rip on a tm you will quickly know why their more expensive. Lots of billit parts from the factory, basically the best stock suspension you can buy, and beautiful looking engines, not only on the outside the engines have some great looking machine work on the inside as well

[@owenmiguel5903]

@@MichaelLee-vk9fy according to a lot of the reviews people prefer the ktms over them, I don’t know but for that price tag, ktms a better deal because you can put 1,000 into in aftermarket parts

[@MichaelLee-vk9fy]

@@owenmiguel5903 idk where your reading those reviews. Put a 1000$ into your ktm and still fall short of the stuff you get with a TM. If you know a thing or two about machine work and engine work you couldn’t get what TM gives you out of the crate with a ktm, go ahead take your cylinder, get it ported, then take your stock cast ktm hubs and buy some nice billit hubs, then after your done with that go get your stock cast triple clamps and buy some beautiful looking billit triple clamps. Point being, with a TM your getting quality billit parts, triple clamps, hubs, and a few other parts, then on top of that your getting a port matched engine, perfectly balanced. Not sure but I’m pretty sure ktms don’t have a map switch like the TMs do eaither. A lot of people look the other way when it comes to TMs simply because their different and they just don’t know about them. Theirs a huge quality difference. I’ve owned ktms and their nice bikes. But TMs are Ferraris compared to Ktms. Do your research if you don’t believe me

[@lyndonjack]

do a 85cc shoot out please

[@edsonroadmoto]

Love it!!! Will need a XC version too!!

[@seabass420]

Husky never does one you need the ktm

[@motox2051]

Here’s Suzuki’s chance to corner a market with a reintroduced 125 nearly identical to the awesome 2007 model for 6k OTD, their would be more at local tracks then anything….Kawasaki the same deal but their long lost too…. 2T forever Brappp

[@eric6rock]

Suzuki, Honda, Kawasaki are long lost. KTM and Husqvarna killing it for their consumers. Yamaha needs to catch up with their two stroke innovation, yes they have the modern frame but the engine is all the way back from 2006. Hopefully this kick starts their two stroke innovation

[@tooltime5661]

Sounds like it constantly is pulling!!!!

[@1111111idiot]

What a great video. It seems to me that your gear selection is a better one than the tester dressed in black. I enjoyed the on-board ride you had at about the middle of this. I'm always pulling for your little brother in the 250 Nationals. No jetting issues is something I would have to get used to. But the Austrian know-how is known. All the best Josh.

[@barnescycle]

Wonder how this may effect the 150 cylinder on a conversion? It may not effect it at all but with the electronic power valve I feel like there maybe some bugs now idk .

[@barnescycle]

Oh well I should have waited to watch the whole video 😆

[@barnescycle]

Just give me the 2022 with kicker anyday, more options and such

[@georgecarmel6114]

Their new 23's exhaust power valve is now electronic power valve, the stepper motor on stator side. So the older cylinder won't fit with this set up.

[@scottyd2262]

When l 1st saw the grey on these 23's l went 🤮 But watching this video, all of a sudden it has grown on me and l love it !😍

[@ryanlorance6168]

Ya it grew on me too for sure.. just something a little different I suppose 🤙🏻

[@pmccoy8924]

With the 2 stroke sound, I keep looking for Uncle Ron to be coming around the turn dabbing the burn off foot dragging.

[@frietzjohntirado7726]

Still waiting your awesome videos,from Philippines 🇵🇭

[@Jb-mp1in]

I wonder if Yamaha will follow with fuel injection and electric start

[@noelniininen2858]

Yamaha wants to keep it simple

[@tae_jiminskookie8446]

Can this fit a 5’1 person ? 😂 I heard this was the shortest 125cc racing bike

[@mrchilled85]

anyone own one of the tc125 ? as im looking at one as had a crash last year and messed my leg up 6 brakes and needed my knee rebuilding now unable to kick over a bike :/

[@georgecarmel6114]

What's wrong with Husqvarna closing off the air box again? I thought since KTM and Husqvarna were using the same subframe, the air box would be the same.

[@iterminator309]

You could almost mistake it for a really trick RM...

[@ryanlorance6168]

So sick! So much better than that stupid stark bike I was just watching.. however Josh Hill did look insane on that thing but still.. can’t beat the 2 smoker 💨

[@Doc-zg3xm]

Agree, I want to puke every time someone talks about the future of MX being electric.

[@realtv101]

Hope I see a 450 2 stroke in my lifetime!

[@jpesicka999]

CR500AF

[@Firestorm637]

Quickshifters for 2 strokes yet?

[@fullnoyz7670]

They don’t need them? You can blip the throttle or just bash them through the gears

[@microsoft790]

@@fullnoyz7670 you should check out this vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nF6rh3trhcxkjq8 you want one. come on. you want that.

[@yota4004]

electric start on a 125 is odd. adds weight and they are so easy to kick.

[@SkylarRace]

These new bikes are lighter than before even with electric start and efi. They completely removed the kickstart boss from the cases and there's less hardened steel gears and pieces in the engine because of that. For someone who actually races it's much faster to hit e-start after a stall on the track than it is to pull out kick lever and kick start the bike.

[@yota4004]

@@SkylarRace I have a 21 TS125. it's not needed. lighter is better. I also have a CR500AF. wish it had a starter lol.

[@rossdavis2654]

I can tell you from having both electric is great

[@BladeBarn]

somebody please skip the 144cc big bore and go an extra 2mm. the world needs this platform to be 160-170cc!

[@christower6798]

Nah just America 🥞🍔🍕🥓🥡

[@shaun7126]

Do it feels heavier than the Yamaha ?

[@TurbodanNM]

If it makes better power that's great. Wonder how it would run with a carb on it though, if any gains are really due to the EFI or other changes in the engine. Estart is still gratuitous on a 125 though, absolutely no need for it.

[@jgs1703]

Id almost rather have kickstart only than estart only on a 125.

[@TurbodanNM]

@@jgs1703 absolutely. Unbeatable reliability and simplicity. Lightest possible weight too.

[@goldmx1229]

❤️❤️💪🏻

[@jpesicka999]

I dont know anybody who doesn't put the KTM airbox on the Husqvarna.

[@kochj0713]

Heard they don’t bog EVEr! Roll on 5th gear and it just rolls no bog

[@robertococcia9815]

Electric starter in 125 engine??

[@noelniininen2858]

Yes

[@harleyrider9640]

Nice

[@matwest711]

Aren’t these going to be banned in Cali?

[@eric6rock]

Guys so I’ve gotten a TC123 2023… It’s a good bike you can lug it and pin it but beware DO NOT PUT ON GREEN MAP!! It’s a known issue as many people says it makes the bike weak well for me it fouled the spark plug. Bummer too they don’t have the spark plug or any parts available! Do a lot of research this is first hand always keep the TBI 125s in white map ONLY!! Strong bike but major flaw they should only advertise just 1 map if it’s going to have problems 😪 Costed me a riding trip

[@weston5146]

wait what they dont have the sparkplugs yet?

[@eric6rock]

@@weston5146 get the iriduim IX BR9ECMVX 2707 those are mainly used for KTM 85 Be warned if you don’t regularly ride or start it even after a month it will foul again. (I could be a dumbass either way) This bike has given me more headaches and heartaches than my previous carbed KX100 I recommend tried and true and not the new tech stuff maybe even TPI. The 125s are a mess with the electric start Buyer remorse: very I should of just stuck with a YZ or Typical Carbed hell maybe even a 4 stroke.

[@Firestorm637]

Compare to YZ 125

[@adamlivelife2608]

Would buy one over the Ktm but the oil injection it’s not reliable why ktm dished it

[@anthonys5170]

Pastranas 2003 rm125 sounds way better about the only bike that sounds right

[@pierreparadis5143]

Probably the most advanced 125 motocross bike ever made, but horrible choice of colors (Gray?) But this bike must be so much fun to ride.

[@noelniininen2858]

I think the color looks great

[@finnabeats5]

@@noelniininen2858 fuckin beautiful bike

[@Mr10usdad]

Not much info about the bike here .....

[@Lionsfan24]

I hope in a few years normal bikes aren’t like 12k. These bikes are getting really good but are getting way to pricey

[@eric6rock]

Thats why we have GasGas in the mix a couple of years later these bikes with EFI will go down

[@sawyeradams7915]

By me this bike is 7299

[@dirtbikesfordinner3706]

They just made 2022 models and below look old

[@eric6rock]

Centuries old 😬

[@anthonys5170]

Your over reving too soon in the air

[@mikefroneberger6266]

Yamaha 100% for me..

[@ZeusRhea]

200/330 2 strokes

[@ryanshout8652]

want

[@ryanlorance6168]

💯

[@clutchitup8565]

No kick start on a 125 hard pass

[@edmundovieira2541]

does the bike sounds lazy?

[@chebu...]

listen to the video

[@anthonys5170]

Your timings off your not flowing 4 strokes are too easy

[@ZeusRhea]

335

[@anthonys5170]

The bikes are gonna be all electric in 20 years

[@cheddarshredder6572]

Eww 🤮

[@GodGlow3700]

👀💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜👑🏆🏅💎⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐😎👍💎

[@jayppop3333]

Gonna have to get me one husky is king you seen the new Yamaha 125 looks like shit lol

[@catalickconverta6823]

If you cant start it you cant ride it simple

[@scottyd2262]

When we were kids, we used to have stupid comps about who could start their 80's or 125's using their hands arm wrestling style 😆

[@catalickconverta6823]

@@motoyamasnigglepuff8654 shouldnt even be riding

[@ryanlorance6168]

Why kick it when you could just push a fuck’n button lol yall bitch about anything mane 🤙🏻 Lmfaoo braaaaaaap 💨

[@SkylarRace]

You guys sound stupid it has nothing to do with being lazy or soft, it has everything to do with being more competitive on the motocross track, that's it.

[@chebu...]

I'm pretty sure they have electric start for competition use, quicker to start after a crash

[@rgregleet2253]

Love the 125 but gray on a dirtbike come on ugly as hell

[@scottyd2262]

I was thinking the same when l 1st saw it. l thought that Husqvarna had lost their minds to use that grey.. But all of a sudden it has grown on me and l love it... I never thought that l'd do a 180 like l did... You could always get some white plastics and keep the grey fresh for when you upgrade to a newer model 🤷‍♂ You got to admit that besides the color, the shape looks pretty sic 🤘😎

[@ryanlorance6168]

It’s sick! 💨

[@SkylarRace]

That's why KTM makes bikes in 3 different colors, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I happen to think they're the best looking Husky's to date. The all white was getting old.

[@anthonys5170]

Your not riding it right

[@TheClintyp]

Electric start......man this world is getting soft and lazy.

[@SkylarRace]

Has nothing to do with that it's all about being more competitive on the motocross track. It's much faster to e-start after a stall than it is to pull out kick lever and kickstart bike, that's it. People who are soft and lazy do not buy $10,000 dollar dirt bikes or race motocross.

[@TheClintyp]

@@SkylarRace glad you have the answers bud

[@SkylarRace]

It’s a competition race bike with the latest technology to be as competitive as possible and ready to race off the showroom floor. They didn’t add e-start to please the soft lazy audience is all I’m saying.

[@eric6rock]

It would be cool to have an option to have Kickstart and estart. The last two strokes for the Ti Husqvarna had estart and Kickstart but they were carbed. It's KTMs Design Choice, many of us would of been fine but this a welcome addition 👍

[@Thirty-OughtSick]

Go to hare scramble with a dead engine start, everyone still kicking and electric start dudes already on the trail

[@jgs1703]

Junk Air Forks 👎

[@SkylarRace]

Say's the person who's probably never even owned a set or even ridden on air forks. They're junk? That's why Eli Tomac and more than half the pros ride air forks. Air forks have infinitely more tunability compared to spring forks and are muck lighter.

[@jgs1703]

@@SkylarRace I have ridden air forks. They are junk. Eli tomac uses spring/air combos forks which are basically spring forks that also probably cost $20000. Have fun with your jubk clown boy, everyone I have ever met with air forks has ended up hating them.

[@SkylarRace]

@@jgs1703 How can you even say that forks on a brand new bike are junk? That’s an incredibly ignorant opinion. People who hate them had the early generations of air forks that sucked all the way up to a few years ago. Clown boy? What are you 14 years old or something? And Tomac did switch to air fork from hybrid fork after round 1.

[@jgs1703]

@@SkylarRace Tomac uses a spring fork clown boy. Air forks are junk even when they are brand new. People hate them after owning them and realizing all the issues with them.

[@jgs1703]

@@SkylarRace thanks for admitting air forks suck

[@alexandrakingi8502]

Ugly colour with the grey. Not the best looking bike.

[@CatonWT]

New gray colours make the bike ugly

[@buddysumner4022]

Husky destroyed the looks of this bike with the grey and neon yellow, they had a good looking clean slick looking bike now it looks like something u would see in a circus or a lgbtqxyz parade