Husqvarna adventure touring bike coming in November

[haven]

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=15921998#post15921998

ADVRider says Husqvarna is working with BMW to produce a 900 cc parallel twin engine, an upgrade to the Rotax engine found in the BMW F800 R. The engine will debut in a new adventure touring bike, to be revealed at the EICMA trade show in November.

 

[WU7X]

Very interesting and thanks for posting. I wonder why the big boys aren't more interested in producing adventure bikes in the 400-650cc range? Not all of us are looking for tanks.....

 

[shortbus4x4]

I like my KTM 640 Adventure and Kawasaki sure seems to sell alot of KLR 650's so I know there is a market out there.

 

[Ozarker]

I rode a Tiger and it was no hill climber for me! While I'm sure there is a market for the big ones, they just won't go as easily in many spots as the 650 class, IMO. My Tansalp will cruise all day at 70+ so what's the advantage of more power with more weight? :bike_rider:

 

[goodtimes]

My Tansalp will cruise all day at 70+ so what's the advantage of more power with more weight? :bike_rider:

70mph on the freeway out here will get you run the heck over. I cruise the slow lane at 85 mph and need to watch my back (although it seems to get better when the gas prices go up - everyone starts slowing down).

Loaded down 650's are struggling at those speeds - ask them to do it for hundreds of miles at a time & throw in 100+ degree temps - the small bikes lose their appeal pretty quick. The big bikes are just nicer when you mix hundreds or thousands of freeway miles into a trip.

Naturally, there is a down side to that size and weight - but you already know what that is. :bike_rider:

 

[RR1]

Interesting, very interesting. More choices are always a good thing. Any pictures of the bike? A search brings up nada.

A replacement for the now defunct HP2?

 

[RR1]

Very interesting and thanks for posting. I wonder why the big boys aren't more interested in producing adventure bikes in the 400-650cc range? Not all of us are looking for tanks.....

While not exactly cheap, could convert a KTM 690, plus there are rally kits for most manufacture's 450-500+cc machines. An Acerbis, 6 plus gallon tank and fairing isn't too much coin. Throw on a Giant Loop rear bag and hit the trail...

 

[RR1]

The big bikes are just nicer when you mix hundreds or thousands of freeway miles into a trip.

:

Meh, freeways are for Harleys...:ylsmoke: Some of us like to swim upstream.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLn7hDJGzzc&sns=fb

 

[goodtimes]

Meh, freeways are for Harleys...:ylsmoke: Some of us like to swim upstream.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLn7hDJGzzc&sns=fb

Nah. Freeways are no place for Hardleys [SIC]. Well, maybe if they're on a trailer (which is where they end up anyway).:elkgrin:

 

[haven]

With the Dakar race limited to 450 cc machines for both pro and amateur, I think that manufacturers will shortly offer "Dakar replica" models to the public.

 

[RR1]

With the Dakar race limited to 450 cc machines for both pro and amateur, I think that manufacturers will shortly offer "Dakar replica" models to the public.

That might be a good direction, as a lot of guys are realizing lighter is better.

They did offer the 690 Rally Replica's (Not USA) to the public, of course they were $30'000.00, however most guys just want an ADV version.

The 2012 KTM 4T enduro line is finally coming with EFI.

http://www.ktm.com/gb/enduro.html

A 450 Rally Replica does exist, non US of course.

 

[CoastalDefender]

 

[Dave Bennett]

 

[RR1]

She isn't a cheap date...(Pulled from a thread on ADV Rider)

Price 450 KTM Rally: 29.300,-- Euro (without VAT)
Price spare engine (max. 2): 5.000,-- Euro (without VAT)
Bike painted in sponsor basicolor: 1.000,-- Euro (without VAT)
Production date: October 2010
Closing date (for orders) : 15th of June


For orders please contact daniela.leidl@ktm.at

Pictures of the bike we will send you soon (1 – 2 weeks).

We are looking forward to hearing soon from you!

Best regards
KTM Rally team"

attached specs:

450 Rally Replica 2011

Engine
Engine type Single cylinder, 4-stroke
Displacement 449cc
Bore / stroke 97 / 60,8
Power n.s.
Torque n.s.
Starter / battery Electric starter / 12 V 8.6 Ah
Transmission 5 gears, dog clutch engagement
Fuel system Keihin FCR-MX 41
Control 4 V / OHC with roller rocker levers
Lubrication Pressure lubrication with 1 Eaton pumps
Engine oil Motorex, fully synthetic, SAE 10W-60
Final drive 15 : 48
Cooling Liquid cooling
Clutch Wet multi-disc clutch, hydraulically operated
Engine management / ignition Keihin DC ECU


Chassis
Frame Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder coated
Subframe Self-supporting plastic tank
Handlebar Aluminium, tapered, Ø 28 / 22 mm
Front suspension WP-USD Ø 48 mm
Rear suspension WP-Monoshock with Pro-Lever linkage
Suspension travel front / rear 300 / 310 mm
Front brake Brembo two-piston, floating caliper, brake disc Ø 300 mm
Rear brake Brembo single piston, floating caliper, brake disc Ø 240 mm
Rims front / rear Spoked wheels with aluminium rims 1.60 x 21'' / 2.50 x 18''
Tyres front / rear 90/90-21"; 130/80-18"
Chain X-Ring 5/8 x 1/4"
Steering head angle 62.5°
Trail 120 mm
Wheel base 1,535 ± 15 mm
Ground clearance 320 mm
Seat height 980 mm
Tank capacity approx. 35 litres
Weight (ready to race) under 150 kg (without fuel)

 

[WU7X]

I'm happy with my Dakar

While not exactly cheap, could convert a KTM 690, plus there are rally kits for most manufacture's 450-500+cc machines. An Acerbis, 6 plus gallon tank and fairing isn't too much coin. Throw on a Giant Loop rear bag and hit the trail...]

We're really getting back to the bottom line here, aren't we? get the bike that feeds your needs. :bike_rider: I try to stay off freeways, in fact, just installed a 15 tooth countershaft sprocket to gear the bike down a bit more. So I don't need a "big" bike. My wonderful wife has just started to do short rides on pillion with me. So I like the power of my 650, rather than something smaller. Plus, I can put enough gear on the bike to fly fishing and camping for a week at a time.

The F800Gs looks like a great sized bike. Wish that Husky would come out with something in that size displacement. Just saying......