The Husqvarna Young Cross YC5 Is Just For Kids!

More Miles, More Smiles

More Miles, More Smiles: The Husqvarna Young Cross YC5 Is Just For Kids

Our latest generation, child-focused e-bike that will help boost every ride

Child’s play! Ushering in an all-new generation of e-bikes for kids, the Husqvarna Young Cross 5 is here to maximise family bike rides and fun times for children. An e-bike that encourages kids from ages seven to 11 years old to ride more, adventure more and ultimately, do more, the Young Cross 5 will have them grinning from ear to ear.

With its bold and exciting electronic yellow colourway, the Young Cross 5 is designed to stand out from the crowd in a way that encourages play time. And, as both Husqvarna and our motor partner MAHLE like to think, an active child is a healthy and happy one too.

“Riding an e-bike like the Young Cross 5 encourages physical activity,” say MAHLE, regarding their new, high-tech X30 hub-mounted drive unit featured on the Young Cross 5. “Despite the assistance of the system, the pedalling and intensity required to operate an e-bike helps children to stay active and get more exercise, thus promoting a healthy lifestyle.

“For MAHLE to be able to partner with Husqvarna for the new Young Cross 5 is a great opportunity, as it reinforces our commitment to work with brands to develop the most innovative solutions. The new Young Cross 5, in combination with the MAHLE X30 system, opens up a world of possibilities for the youngest riders.”

A confidence grower

It’s a confidence builder too. The addition of assistance can increase ride time and distance, not to mention developing physical motor skills, along with improving balance and coordination. This means bigger rides, exploring more and experiencing new adventures.

“Riding an e-bike can boost a child’s confidence and independence,” continue MAHLE. “It allows them to overcome more difficult or demanding situations that they would not be able to overcome with a traditional bicycle. It also provides opportunities for outdoor exploration and adventure, in a way that promotes a love for nature.”

Cycling all together as a family

With the demands of everyday life becoming ever more hectic, maximising family time wherever possible is incredibly important to us. Spending quality time with your children outdoors brings everyone together in the best way possible.

With its 237 Wh battery, fitted neatly into the 24” aluminium frame, the Young Cross 5 has the potential for up to 90 kilometres of range, depending on factors such as terrain, riding conditions and rider’s weight. This means longer family rides and outings are possible. Children can keep up with adults, making it more enjoyable for everyone in a way that ultimately creates lasting memories.

Good to know about the MAHLE X30 drive unit

The MAHLE X30 system has been developed over two years with insights gained from nine years as a leader in lightweight e-bike solutions.
Parents can control the power output through the MAHLE app, My SmartBike.
The CUSTOM mode allows parents to customise each of the assist levels (1 to 3) by adjusting peak power, acceleration and reactiveness.
The motor delivers power in a smooth and controlled manner, which is crucial for children who are still developing their cycling skills.
The MAHLE X30 weighs just 1.9kg and provides 45 Nm of torque.

Good to know about the Husqvarna Young Cross 5

Tipping the scales at only 14.6kg, the allowed total weight of bike and rider at 100kg makes the Young Cross 5 best in class.
The Young Cross 5 is tailored for children with child-focused ergonomics and components such as saddle, brake levers and even crank length.
A lightweight, easy-mount, 24” aluminium frame ensures the bike is super easy to manoeuvre and cycle.
The hub motor’s design allows for simpler integration with the bike frame, reducing the overall complexity of the bike.
The RST First 24 air fork delivers 80mm of suspension travel.