Swedish mopeds of the 1950s—part 2: Husqvarna

1955 Husqvarna Novolette.

Manufacturer:: Husqvarna Vapenfabriks AB, Husqvarna, Sweden
Engine: Husqvarna ‘improved’ 2-stroke moped engine producing 0.8bhp at 4,000rpm. Bing carburettor. Flywheel magneto with lighting coils.
Transmission:: Belt drive with countershaft.
Frame & Fork:: Rigid tubular steel frame with parallelogram spring fork.
Hubs:: Front: drum brake hub. Back: Novo special coaster hub.
Tyres:: 24"×2" or 26"×1.75"×1½".
Fuel tank:: 3.2 litre on 24" model or 2.7 litre on 26" model.
Equipment:: Lighting with full and dipped beams. Pump. Electric horn. Strong carrier
Price:: 780Kr

Manufacturer:: Husqvarna Vapenfabriks AB, Husqvarna, Sweden
Engine:: Husqvarna 2-stroke 2-speed engine, capacity 50cc, producing 0.8bhp at 3,500rpm, fitted with kickstart. Bing carburettor.
Transmission:: Chain drive.
Suspension:: Front fork of swinging arm type with telescopic sping units. Back: swinging arm with telescopic sping units.
Frame:: Pressed steel shell with concealed fuel tank placed above the rear wheel.
Wheels:: 20"×2½" moped rims. Full width hubs.
Handlebars:: Pressed steel incorporating a speedometer.
Fuel tank:: Capacity 5.5 litre.
Price:: 1,095Kr

Manufacturer:: Husqvarna Vapenfabriks AB, Husqvarna, Sweden
Engine:: Husqvarna 2-stroke, 3-speed motor, capacity 50cc, producing 0.8bhp at 3,500rpm. Bing carburettor. Flywheel magneto.
Transmission:: 3-speed gear and chain drive.
Suspension:: Front: sprung bottom link with rubber damper. Back: telescopic spring units.
Frame:: Duplex model with steel oval beam. Fully enclosed.
Equipment:: Toolbox, pump, parcel carrier, full width hubs front & back, swing saddle.
Colour scheme:: Red, blue or green with biege trim.
Price:: 830Kr

Manufacturer:: Husqvarna Vapenfabriks AB, Husqvarna, Sweden
Engine:: Husqvarna 48cc, 2-stroke motor, producing 1.0bhp at 3,800rpm. Cylinder bore 39mm, stroke 40mm, compression ratio 9.0:1, kick-start.
Transmission:: 2-speed. Enclosed chain drive.
Suspension:: Hydraulic damping front & back.
Electrics:: Flywheel magneto with seperate HT coil. Full lighting, including brake light.
Wheels:: 23"×2.25".
Fuel tank:: 5.5 litre including reserve of 0.5 litre.
Colour scheme:: Red & beige or blue & beige.
Price:: 1,025Kr

Note: The Cornette was introduced in the 1950s, however, this picture shows a 1961 model
Photograph: Thore Kristoffersson

Manufacturer:: Husqvarna Vapenfabriks AB, Husqvarna, Sweden
Engine:: Husqvarna 48cc, 2-stroke motor. Cylinder bore 39mm, stroke 40mm, kick-start.
Transmission:: Chain drive.
Suspension:: Hydraulic damping front & back.
Electrics:: Flywheel magneto with separate HT coil. Full lighting, including brake light.