Here is the strada.................


Here is the Terra.....................



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chain is on the wrong side of the bike....

 

I like em...

 

I have a husky chainsaw in the garage. LOL It's orange like a KTM

 

I kinda like the strada, price is probably going to be ridiculous and i'd like to wait and see about how reliability is going to pan out myself.

 

I have one in my garage, it is called an XCountry. Not really to good on tight trails, but nice for around town.

 

I like it; better access to the chain when the bike is on the sidestand.

 

anyone know if the motors are still made in china?

 

I was under the impression that the 450's were taiwanese Kymco powerplants (BMW did this) and the 650's were of the Austrian rotax variety. The 450's have a reliability problem( When raced), not so with the 650's. As for price, the Husqvarna lineup has been very reasonable for what you get. And reliable.

 

The new gen 650 Rotax are made in Loncin, China. They have a good rep though in the '09 and up BMWs. It's a very smooth running engine on the road, has a wide ratio five speed, and good fuel injection.

I think BMW/Husky clearly developed this bike w/ the KLR in mind. It should have great reliability, way better suspension, excellent highway manners, 15 more hp, and 20+ lbs less weight. Sounds like panniers and heated grips will be available as options so you know Husky thinks they will be used for touring. Where it falls to the KLR is fuel capacity, dealer network, and aftermarket support. I think the bike is going to be a hit...if they keep the price reasonable (big if).

The biggest disappointment for me is the bike gained 60lbs over the TE630. My 630 weighs 50lbs more than the KLX and you can really feel it.


An overview of the key features of the new Husqvarna TR 650 Strada and TR 650 Terra:
• Powerful, high-revving single-cylinder engine with a 652 cc capacity.
• Output 43 kW (58 hp) at 7,250 rpm and maximum torque of 60 Nm at 5,750 rpm.
• Output version 35 kW (48 hp) at 7,250 rpm and maximum torque of 54 Nm at 5,750 rpm as an ex works option for those countries offering graduated licences.
• TR 650 Strada, unladen weight: 168 kg (370.37 lbs) / weight fully fuelled: 186 kg (410.06 lbs). (US-Version: 374.78 lbs / 414.47 lbs)
• TR 650 Terra, unladen weight: 166 kg (365.96 lbs) / weight fully fuelled: 184 kg (405.65 lbs). (US-Version n.a.)
• TR 650 Terra without ABS, unladen weight: 165 kg (363,76 lbs) / weight fully fuelled: 183 kg (403.44 lbs). (US-Version: 368.17 lbs / 410.06 lbs)
• Handling-oriented, robust chassis concept with split-backbone frame and swing arm made of steel as well as telescopic fork and rear shock with linkage (suspension travel at front and rear 190 mm / 7.5”).
• Light alloy cast wheels in finely wrought 10-spoke design for the TR 650 Strada and characteristic off-road spoke wheels with light-alloy rims and hubs for the TR650 Terra.
• Highly stable brake system with single disc brake front and rear and ABS (as standard in the TR 650 Strada, ex works option for the TR 650 Terra).
• Masculine design with dynamically-shaped body panels.
• Fuel tank placed to optimise centre of gravity for enhanced handling.
• Options and special accessories: ABS (TR 650 Terra only), power reduction to 35 kW (48 hp), windshield, hand protectors, low seat, engine guard, heated grips, alarm system, rear softbag, topcase, side pannier.

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