The days of hearing riders ripping up and down suburban streets on loud, illegal dirt bikes may be numbered as more brands introduce compelling electric alternatives. Husqvarna’s new Pioneer electric enduro may not prevent the wheelie gangs, but it will surely do something about the noise and the non-road legal aspect.
Of course, it’s meant mostly for hitting the dirt, but the Husqvarna Pioneer’s street-legal design means riders can actually take it on the road all the way from home to the trails or dirt park.
The somewhat small 5.5 kWh lithium-ion battery means riders might want to consider just how far they intend to go on the road before they reach the trailhead or jump park, but it should still be sufficient for some extended dirt riding under most scenarios. Recharging requires eight hours at a wall plug, but the bike can also swap in a second fully-charged battery in around 10 minutes, implying a tool-based swapping procedure.
The company claims a range of 137 km (85 miles) per charge on the WMTC cycle, which is always an overestimate but is at least a nice upgrade from smaller Sur Ron-style electric trail bikes.
The modest 11 kW motor, which outputs 19 kW of peak power, keeps the bike fairly efficient, allowing it to eke out as much as 3 hours of riding time per charge.
Together, that battery and motor are designed as a load-bearing portion of the frame, similar to other motorcycles we’ve seen lately, such as LiveWire’s Arrow S2 architecture.
The Husqvarna Pioneer also comes with several more advanced features such as traction control and adjustable-strength regenerative braking, both of which can be engaged or disengaged using simple handlebar controls.
The company is pitching the bike as equally suited to beginners and expert riders alike thanks to its design. “With no clutch or gearbox, the Pioneer offers beginners an easy introduction to riding motorcycles, while allowing those with more experience to master more technical terrain with ease. Adding to the simplicity of riding the machine is the rear brake, which is operated by a lever on the left side of the ProTaper handlebars.”
The Husqvarna Pioneer is expected to reach dealerships in March 2025, but one main detail remains undisclosed: pricing.
As of now, no one at Husqvarna is publicly revealing the expected price, but we hope to have more information as we approach the launch.
