New Huskys based on BMW 650

[ADVJake]

Originally Posted by davorallyfan

So when you rode it the suspension was a bit average eh?

Going by what others have said, its got a similar feel to the husky 610 suspension which was very stiff considering it had long legs.

[B1]

Originally Posted by Bigem

183kgs wet/58hp, compares with 194kg wet/40hp KLR and 166kg wet/46hp DR650.

well spotted bigem, the specs i saw didn't mention wet/dry at all. 165kg is sounding much more respectable. googled around and found this:

TR 650 Terra without ABS, unladen weight: 165 kg (363,76 lbs) / weight fully fuelled: 183 kg

probably drop another 5kg getting rid of the second pipe....

[Cortez]

Originally Posted by B1

well spotted bigem, the specs i saw didn't mention wet/dry at all. 165kg is sounding much more respectable. googled around and found this:

TR 650 Terra without ABS, unladen weight: 165 kg (363,76 lbs) / weight fully fuelled: 183 kg

probably drop another 5kg getting rid of the second pipe....

That's exactly the same weight as the Aprilia Pegaso Strada/Trail, and that
thing goes very well, and it's 10hp down on the Husky.

[Bigem]

Originally Posted by ADVJake

Going by what others have said, its got a similar feel to the husky 610 suspension which was very stiff considering it had long legs.

All the better for high-speed fire-trails and luggage carrying capability!

[Chuffa]

Husky website news... 1st shipment is on shore.

Husky News Link

Won't be long now...

[PiJiL]

Says the terra is asphalt and light duty off road...... Sad really.... I was hoping for more....

[davorallyfan]

Spent this week painting the house (laundry, bathroom the bit behind the dunny) skirting boards they shit me and waiting... I'm toey. When I get the thing I'm out of here. Got luggage loops (and stock to fit), pegs, bars, red helmet even got given a husqvarna t shirt Learn't how to spell husqvarna. Cash in pocket.

All dressed up...

[davorallyfan]

Originally Posted by PiJiL

Says the terra is asphalt and light duty off road...... Sad really.... I was hoping for more....

Says.

[Bigem]

Originally Posted by PiJiL

Says the terra is asphalt and light duty off road...... Sad really.... I was hoping for more....

Where you expecting a lighter un-reliable bike like the 650s predessesor?

Some of the dealers I have chatted with are real happy about the new 650s and cant wait till they get here!

[davorallyfan]

Originally Posted by Bigem

Where you expecting a lighter un-reliable bike like the 650s predessesor?

Some of the dealers I have chatted with are real happy about the new 650s and cant wait till they get here!

I am hoping for a bit of that reliability specs point that way but who knows

[DesertDav]

Saw the Terra/Strada at the Long Beach, CA motorcycle show over the weekend. I was so excited to successfully sit on a Husky and be able to touch the ground!!! Well, the Strada, I'd have to get the lower Terra, being I'm inseam challenged.
But onto some things I learned on that Wiki webpage...BMW bought Husky a few years back, we all know this? The brand was previously owned by Cagiva in Italy. The bikes are still produced in Italy. So the two models mentioned above as we know use the G650GS engine modified. So here's my deal I guess...the Terra has a BMW motor, no ABS, as far as I know no heated grips, and a warranty 2 years shorter than the G650GS. Other than the slightly lower price and a few more horses, can someone tell me the benefit to getting the Terra? I promise I'm not being snarky but am genuinely considering purchasing one or the other. Just looking for a nudge or two one way or the other. Thanks folks!

[Miss Jane]

Originally Posted by DesertDav

Saw the Terra/Strada at the Long Beach, CA motorcycle show over the weekend. I was so excited to successfully sit on a Husky and be able to touch the ground!!! Well, the Strada, I'd have to get the lower Terra, being I'm inseam challenged.
But onto some things I learned on that Wiki webpage...BMW bought Husky a few years back, we all know this? The brand was previously owned by Cagiva in Italy. The bikes are still produced in Italy. So the two models mentioned above as we know use the G650GS engine modified. So here's my deal I guess...the Terra has a BMW motor, no ABS, as far as I know no heated grips, and a warranty 2 years shorter than the G650GS. Other than the slightly lower price and a few more horses, can someone tell me the benefit to getting the Terra? I promise I'm not being snarky but am genuinely considering purchasing one or the other. Just looking for a nudge or two one way or the other. Thanks folks!

Ummm, not being rude, but the engine is a Rotax and the same one used in the BMW G650 Xbikes, not GS's. However it is tweaked up a bit so has more horsepower than the Xbikes. I love this engine.

I rode the GS and bought my Xcountry instead, which I have been very happy with and it's taken me all over SA, Vic, NSW and up to the Cape. I'm very keen to ride the Terra as it is a bit more off road orientated than my Xcountry. In my opinion the GS is a bit heavy and sluggish compared to the Xbikes. Compared to the Terra? We will have to wait and see but I strongly suspect my money would be on the Terra.

[ozte630]

Where you expecting a lighter un-reliable bike like the 650s predessesor?

Some of the dealers I have chatted with are real happy about the new 650s and cant wait till they get here!


When did the TE630 become unreliable ????

[fatgut]

Originally Posted by ozte630

Where you expecting a lighter un-reliable bike like the 650s predessesor?

Some of the dealers I have chatted with are real happy about the new 650s and cant wait till they get here!


When did the TE630 become unreliable ????

Even my TE 610 is reliable, and it has all good parts standard.
Fatgut.

[Cortez]

Originally Posted by miss jane

ummm, not being rude, but the engine is a rotax and the same one used in the bmw g650 xbikes, not gs's.

g650gs?