2009 Husqvarna CR125

2009 Husqvarna CR125 – Bigger Marzocchi Forks for the Italian 125

The 2009 Husqvarna CR125 was an evolutionary development of the substantially revised 2008 machine rather than a completely new generation. The basic 124.82cc two-stroke engine, six-speed gearbox and steel chassis remained, but Husqvarna continued refining the suspension and chassis package while keeping the CR125 alive as one of the increasingly rare European 125cc motocross machines.

The most obvious technical change was at the front. The CR125 moved to a large 50 mm Marzocchi upside-down fork with adjustable compression and rebound damping and 300 mm of travel. At the rear, a Sachs Progressive Soft Damp shock provided extensive adjustment through Husqvarna's linkage system. Owners rebuilding the front suspension can use the MXOwners fork oil reference alongside the factory SAE 7.5 oil specification.

The engine retained the familiar 54.0 x 54.5 mm bore and stroke, mechanically controlled H.T.S. exhaust power valve and 38 mm Mikuni TMX carburettor. As with any competition 125, correct jetting and an airtight intake system are essential, and the MXOwners carburettor replacement options can help when original components are worn beyond service.

For owners today, the 2009 CR125 deserves careful inspection of the piston and rings, power-valve mechanism, reed petals, crank bearings and transmission oil, along with the usual wheel, steering-head and linkage bearings. Its 21-inch front and 19-inch rear wheel sizes remain conventional motocross dimensions, and modern replacements can be checked with the MXOwners tyre size guide. The 2009 CR125 remains a distinctive late-period Italian Husqvarna: light, mechanically straightforward and built at a time when few manufacturers were still seriously developing the traditional 125 two-stroke motocrosser.