2012 Husqvarna CR125

2012 Husqvarna CR125 sits in the small-bore end of Husqvarna's motocross range, built for riders who want two-stroke feedback without the intimidation factor of a full-size 250. This is a bike that rewards momentum and corner speed rather than brute force, asking you to keep the engine on the boil and work the clutch to stay in the meat of the power. The reed valve induction and power valve setup give it a usable spread for a small two-stroke, but it still wants a rider willing to shift often and carry revs through turns rather than lug it like a four-stroke. It's light, flickable, and honest in a way that teaches technique.

The 2012 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 2011 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences.

Expect interest from riders moving up from a 85cc machine, veteran two-stroke loyalists who never made the four-stroke switch, and club racers who want an affordable, low-maintenance bike for local motocross rather than a collector's shelf piece.