Husqvarna Motorcycles In 1903, they made the jump to motorcycle manufacturing. The first "Husky" motorcycles used imported engines, and it was not until 1918 that Husqvarna began producing machines built entirely in-house. Around that time they secured a contract with the Swedish Army and began entering cross-country and long-distance motorcycle races. In 1920, Husqvarna established its own engine factory and the first engine to be designed was a 550 cc four-stroke 50-degree side-valve V-twin engine, similar to those made by companies like Harley-Davidson and Indian. Husqvarna competed in Grand Prix road racing in the 350cc and 500cc classes during the 1930s and
Arrow (motorcycle part manufacturer) Arrow (motorcycle part manufacturer) Arrow Special Parts is one of the world's leading motorcycle exhaust manufacturers. It was founded in 1985 in Italy when Giorgio Giannelli realised his dream of creating a company whose main purpose was the production of highly performing exhaust systems. After a couple of years, the first great success arrived with Belgian rider Jobé winning the 500cc Motocross World Championship. Since 2000 Arrow has won more than 20 World Titles, in SBK, SS, MX and Supermoto. In 2008 alone, the firm added 3 more Crowns: MX1 World Championship, with David Philippaerts, in S2 Supermoto World Championship