Husqvarna Motorcycles has Swedish origins and has over one hundred years history in motorcycle manufacturing. As with many motorcycle manufacturers, Husqvarna first began producing bicycles in the late 19th century. In 1903, they made the jump to motorcycle manufacturing. In 1920, Husqvarna produced its first own engine, a twin cylinder. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s they were a dominant force in the motocross world, winning 14 Motocross world championships in the 125 cc, 250 cc and 500 cc divisions and 24 Enduro world championships.
In 1987, the Husqvarna motorcycle division was sold to Italian motorcycle group Cagiva and became part of MV Agusta Motor S.p.A. and production commenced in Varese, Italy. In the final months of 2007, Husqvarna Motorcycles was acquired by the prestigious BMW Group which has many modern production sites all over the world. All development, production, design, sales and marketing activities are centralized in Husqvarna Motorcycles' worldwide headquarters in Varese, Italy, which is one of the numerous cutting-edge BMW Group manufacturing facilities.

The current range of Husqvarna Motorcycles, produced in Varese, can count on a broad diversification of models in Street, Enduro, Motocross, Supermoto and Dual Purpose categories, with 2 and 4 stroke engines. The synergy with BMW allows Husqvarna to develop new models as well as new vanguard engines which give other victories in the competitions.

The strong link between Husqvarna Motorcycles and competitions is strengthened from year to year. In 2011 Husqvarna Motorcycles will officially take part in the Enduro, Motocross and Supermoto World Championships. The far reaching Husqvarna Motorcycles network ensures a strong presence in all major national and local level competitions, among which the Assoluti d'Italia in Italy, the GNCC in the USA, the AORC in Australia, in addition to the National Championships in Spain, France, Germany, Britain and Greece.
All these connections brought to Husqvarna in his history 82 world title, even considering last winning of Antoine Meo in the 2010.

Technical development is very important for BMW Group but this does not mean that Husqvarna Motorcycles does not care about the environment. Our bikes are produced in a low emission factory plant respecting local regulation. together with local administrations and associations, is making an effort to reclaim the territory around the factory of Cassinetta di Biandronno, Varese, Italy. Together with the municipality and the province of Varese, Husqvarna Motorcycles is providing to the treatment of the ground water and aquifer, to ensure that the remnants of previous industrial production are removed. Obviously all Husqvarna bikes respect the latest European emission laws.
Husqvarna Motorcycles' commitment today is also a legacy for future generations.