Håkan Andersson (motorcyclist)

Håkan Andersson
Nationality	Swedish
career
Years active	1966 -
Teams	Husqvarna, Yamaha, Montesa
	250cc - 1973
Wins	9

Håkan Andersson (born June 29, 1945) is a Swedish former professional racer. He won the in 1973.

Born in Uddevalla, Sweden, Andersson began racing in the motocross world championships for the Husqvarna factory, finishing second behind Suzuki's Joël Robert in the 250cc motocross world championship. For the , Andersson was hired by the Yamaha to help develop their new motorcycle with its innovative rear suspension using a single shock absorber called a monoshock. He again came in second place to Robert. By the season, Yamaha's monoshock suspension outclassed the competition, taking Andersson to his first world championship ahead of Adolf Weil and Heikki Mikkola Andersson was a member of the victorious Swedish 1974 team that included Bengt Aberg, Ake Jonsson and Arne Kring. In , Andersson placed second once more behind Puch's Harry Everts. For the season, he signed to ride for the Montesa factory in the 250 class, and in , he rode a Montesa in the 500cc class. He returned to Husqvarna in the and seasons in the 500cc class.

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