...After the rumors...is this the new project for a TE650?

[XLEnduroMan]

Strada--- Forks, front fender, single rad not good for a DS bike. If they changed all that I could see it making a good DS. Are they 18" & 21" wheels? As the Strada sits, I really don't like it.

 

[LRPct]

Forgive me but it's to long for my English:

Ciao! Si la apriamo per 2 persone... LOL Io sinceramente sono molto sfiduciato. Ho comprato l'Husky 610 quest'estate (vengo da un CRF 450 motard solo pista) e devo dire che è un ottima moto, meccanica a parte ovviamente. L'ho presa perché è l'unica moto sul mercato dopo il 690 ad essere sportiva e abbastanza affidabile. Una moto con cui puoi fare tutto anche se con un po' di sofferenza. Mi sono anche accorto però che tutte le husky che ho visto (per comprarle) erano TUTTE in mano a ragazzi con meno di 25 anni, che non avevano la minima idea ne della manutenzione, ne delle potenzialità della moto. La usavano come fun bike o moto da bar e basta. In più non ne ho trovata nessuna sopra i 20000km, segno che la gente la usa poco.

Io l'ho presa perché credo che su strada una moto da motard leggera sia la perfezione come divertimento, perché ci metti il 21-18 e ti fai del bell'enduro, perché è leggerissima e reattiva rispetto alle altre moto. Però ci faccio cmq un sacco di km, perché prima della pista e di tutto a me piace viaggiare. L'ho comprata conscio di essere l'unico sulla terra che avrebbe messo un parabrezza, una sella maggiorata o un portapacchi. Non mi sono nemmeno adoperato a cercare queste cose Aftermarket... Magari in italia sarò anche solo, ma "qua" in USA... no!!! E' pieno di questi pazzi furiosi come me. Sono rimasto schoccato e contento. Immagino che per te valga una cosa simile.

Cmq si può provare a fare un forum qua in Italia, ma se si trasforma in qualcosa come l'Husky street club, beh francamente lo chiudo! Bisogna sperare nell'enduro, però di persona qua a Trieste non ho mai visto nemmeno un TE 610 o 630. D'altronde ci sono forum anche per moto molto limitate di taratura o forse c'è tanta gente come noi che aspetta una cosa simile e non si espone. Bisognerebbe dare un impronta decisamente adventure al forum. Forse è un rischio che nemmeno Husqvarna si è voluta assumere.

+1 LOL..

 

[BrandonR]

Ciao duca, piacere!

What you guys think about KTM 690?

The time for bikes like Husky 610 had never started. In Italy the husky 610 is the classic bike of the young stupid boy, there are no forums, no clubs. This is the reason why I'm writing here... I'm very surprised of this forum (such as ADV rider)! I'm glad that in the world (for certein not in Italy) there are persons that understands the real dual purpose power of the 610-630. But we are in the minority... Husqvarna knows this!

-----> ENJOY your 610-630!!!

I considered the 690 when I bought my 610, but the dealer didn't return my email or calls while the Husky dealer was happy to hang out and talk to me about the bike. I'm glad I got the 610.

 

[Mastroser]

@XLEnduroMan: I think 19''-17''.

 

[Motosportz]

I believe there will be an more off road TE version. Ok i hope there will be.

 

[ScottyR]

This thing really turns my crank.

 

[Fast1]

and what is this?

 

[RDTCU]

View attachment 13305 This thing really turns my crank.

Yuck on that whole front end...

 

[Mastroser]

Strada:

Metzeler Tourance 100/90-19'' front and 130/80-17'' rear, 5 speed gear (I think It's amazing that in the 21th-century still exist engines with less than 6 speed...), BMW 650 DOHC engine.

 

[Motosportz]

and what is this?

Some photo chop CRAP HR from TT did. Not even close to being real or feasible. Just causes confusion. He pastes that front end on everything. Anyone can photo shop any crap on anything. Even has a gas cap where it can't be without an all new frame and the muffler he went on and on about.

This should be deleted.

 

[Motosportz]

Yuck on that whole front end...

Yeah, adding a bunch of high placed weight on an already too heavy machine makes no sense to me. Most people are shouting for a lighter machine like the 610/630. At that point I would much rather have a twin as you have lost all real off road riding anyway.

BMW already has something like that and with a twin...

 

[Muddy Waters]

View attachment 13305 This thing really turns my crank.

I very much like this "Dakar" front end look
Hopefully Husky will make a 900cc version of this and it might be my next bike

 

[ScottyR]

The KTM guys are screaming for a 690 Adventure. If Husky/BMW was smart they would get something comparable to the market ASAP.

 

[johngil]

The BMW F800 is a pretty nice bike and will do most of the off road you throw at it. That said, I'm really enjoying the lighter weight of my 630.

 

[7point62]

*Sigh*

If Husqvarna start getting associated with fugly, overweight roadbikes then no young racer will ever buy a Husky competition dirtbike again.

The dual sport sector is pretty big on this side of The Pond - by dual sport I mean Dakar styled with an 80% tarmac bias. A lot of people use them for long distance touring on the variable quality roads that you can encounter in Europe. But BMW is already a big player in dual sport and I can't really see them wanting competition from a subsidiary.

I have to admit I'm baffled by what Beemer may have in store for Husky. I hope it doesn't suck...

 

[BiG DoM]

Yes it is worrying - BMW have stated that as with Mini they will retain brand integrity ... well looks like they are already considering transplanting the heart! A rejigged Chinese Rotax is not going to cut it with me! There is though a gap in the BMW range for a mid sized 'hard enduro DS bike' (650 or thereabouts) - the X-Challenge was discontinued and the F800 is a bit 'soft' and heavy. This could be filled by a Husky...

Regarding the 'Dakar style' fairing - this is where the aftermarket demand is coming from for the KTM690R that is filling this niche with very nice options from UK and SA.

 

[SilverBullet]

There is though a gap in the BMW range for a mid sized 'hard enduro DS bike' (650 or thereabouts) - the X-Challenge was discontinued and the F800 is a bit 'soft' and heavy. This could be filled by a Husky...

I would think BMW considers that spot filled already with their new 2012 Sertao. Releasing a lighter Husky version (Sertao is pigish at 420 lbs) with same powerplant probably won't happen.

http://bmwmcmag.com/2011/10/bmw-introduces-g650gs-sertao/

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcycles/2012models/2012-BMW-G650GSSertao.htm

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[BiG DoM]

Yeah forgot about that - essentially a re-launch of the Dakar in new clothes! Note the pics in the press release show it with 'road' tyres (Anakees by the look of it) ... says it all Hang onto the genuine Husky's is the mantra.

 

[JoiseyJanet]

Husky rep at NYC moto show was asking for opinions on the bike and price for concept Husky "Baja."
Bike on floor had 19-front, and I believe an 18 rear, maybe 17; similar to discontinued BMW G650 XCountry scrambler with single cylinder engine. Rep said it would have 3.5 gal tank and large enough alternator.

I suggested a $7k price range and plenty of optional bolt-on accessories to meet different uses, including 21-inch front and 17-inch w/ dual disk, rear rack, pannier racks, skid plate, rad guards. I told him that a program like the Beta "build-a-bike" would be nice, with bike coming from factory with things individual buyer wanted, including correct spring rate, upgraded suspension parts, lowered(if need be), etc.

I think he had writers cramp by the time I left.

(I'm glad I got the TE630.)

 

[zoomdude57]

Certainly not a TE610 replacement. I can see the intrigue of a 600-700cc Adventure bike, just hope they don't forget about us dual-sport buys. My 1200GS is my adventure bike. The TE is when I want to be a bit more serious.