Husqvarna unveils new TR650 Terra and Strada - Page 2

PeteN95 · 07-14-2012, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by 1badhusky

Or, this is 60lbs more than my Daytona with 65 less hp.

Did you take the wheels and body work off your Daytona? Because stock ones weigh about the same as this bike!?

nwboardsports · 07-14-2012, 11:35 PM

Originally Posted by PeteN95

Did you take the wheels and body work off your Daytona? Because stock ones weigh about the same as this bike!?

I think I should weigh myself on bad husky's scale so my wife will stop complaining about my diet and exercise

1badhusky · 07-15-2012, 01:32 AM

I meant to say 60 less hp! Holy brain fart!

Thaloc · 07-15-2012, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by shelbyguy

apparently all of them?

wtf

I was exaggerating. 400+lbs bikes that call themselves "Sumo's" make me facepalm

Ordrock · 07-16-2012, 03:56 PM

Blah - I believe the Chinese have alrady made one that looks just like this, or maybe the S. Koreans.

Jackjr · 07-16-2012, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by Avboden

Put simply, they took BMW's long standing 650 single cylinder used in the F(now G)650GS and are coming out with 2 bikes. One street, one dual sport. Engine has been tuned with revised cam/piston/compression ratio and is now 58HP.

Will hit the USA later this year. Curious that BMW seems to making Husky compete with their own(BMW) bikes. I'd certainly take one of these over a G650GS! My only complaint is that they're a bit heavy, 410pounds wet

Output 43 kW (58 hp) at 7,250 rpm and maximum torque of 60 Nm at 5,750 rpm.
Seat Height: 33.8 in. (Strada)/34.4 in. (Terra)
Curb Weight: 410 lbs. (Strada)/407.8 lbs. (Terra)
Front Rim: 2.50x19 in. cast aluminum (Strada)/1.85x21 in. spoke (Terra)
Rear Rim: 3.50x17 in. cast aluminum (Strada)/3.00x18 in. spoke (Terra)
Fuel Capacity: 3.57 gal.

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/press...tem=node__6779

http://blogs.motorcyclistonline.com/...ook-19947.html

http://www.cyclenews.com/articles/ne...dual-sporters/

http://www.fasterandfaster.net/2012/...ra-tr-650.html

Has anyone ever heard of the 750 dirt bike they made in the 70's 2 stroker,
bike had so much power and torque the decided not to produce.. Ate through a knobby in a day... They only made 2 of them..

SimpleSimon · 07-19-2012, 06:15 PM

The Terra looks like a nice dual sport for back country stuff. Good alternative to the normal 650 lumps. I enjoyed my F650GS but this seems far more capable and the F650 is a round the world proven platform on a single.

OOk · 07-20-2012, 04:29 PM

I saw the pics and I was like: YEAH!!!!
Then I looked at the specs and I was like: oh.

68hp and ~350#'s would fit the look this bike projects much better.

ZrexRich · 10-13-2012, 08:15 PM

I like what I've read about the Terra so far...with the exception of the weight. Looks like it would do lite offroading fine and be comfortable as a commuter.

mfrankpdx · 10-13-2012, 08:44 PM

I like them! I don't know what the big deal is about the weight. Husqvarna describes them as "seven-day-a-week motorcycles, capable of being both urban commuters and weekend trekkers" and "offering 55 mpg". I didn't see anything in the brochure about winning races.

Also, just because a bike takes it's design cues from supermoto, doesn't mean it's trying to be a supermoto. Why isn't anyone flailing their arms and crying about the GSX1250 or Ninja 1000 trying to pretend to be race replicas? Probably because they're not, just like these aren't pretending to be race weekend supermotos.

nemisis714 · 10-13-2012, 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by 1badhusky

BMW, with the notable exception of the s1000, just doesn't seem to get the power to weight ratio thing.

Maybe you don't need balls out performance to have fun on a bike...

RedVFR · 10-14-2012, 05:42 AM

I'm not sure what all the poo-poo is about. Both bikes look like they would be a lot of fun, the Strada version in particular. I've been considering a 19" front wheel for my DR ever since I ran a Shinko 705 on the 21" stock wheel. What a difference in handling that was, over the stock Trailwing. The Strada looks like it would be a blast around town, but I'll take my DR over the Terra any day. It may not have the HP stock, but there are big bore kits for the DR that dyno about the same and the DR weighs a lot less.

Overall, I like what I see in these new Husky models. They look like civilized hooligans.

RedVFR · 10-14-2012, 05:46 AM

Originally Posted by mfrankpdx

I like them! I don't know what the big deal is about the weight. Husqvarna describes them as "seven-day-a-week motorcycles, capable of being both urban commuters and weekend trekkers" and "offering 55 mpg". I didn't see anything in the brochure about winning races.

Also, just because a bike takes it's design cues from supermoto, doesn't mean it's trying to be a supermoto. Why isn't anyone flailing their arms and crying about the GSX1250 or Ninja 1000 trying to pretend to be race replicas? Probably because they're not, just like these aren't pretending to be race weekend supermotos.

Tried to rep this, but need to find others worthy of it first.

Juilin · 10-14-2012, 06:23 AM

You guys are so hung up on weight, I'm sure she has a great personality.

Avboden · 10-14-2012, 07:51 AM

Originally Posted by Juilin

You guys are so hung up on weight, I'm sure she has a great personality.

bahaha, rep for the new guy

Juilin · 10-14-2012, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by Avboden

bahaha, rep for the new guy

Is that a good thing? What do I get?

mfrankpdx · 10-14-2012, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by Juilin

Is that a good thing? What do I get?

If you get enough positive rep points, pnwriders.com will begin sending you monthly checks for being a positive asset to the forum.

Thumperpilot · 10-14-2012, 03:45 PM

I've never seen a trials on slicks, but I'm sure that would be under 200... I don't know how fast or fun it'd be on the street.

RedVFR · 10-14-2012, 04:07 PM

Originally Posted by Thumperpilot

I've never seen a trials on slicks, but I'm sure that would be under 200... I don't know how fast or fun it'd be on the street.

A blistering 20mph?

NoMornings · 10-14-2012, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by mfrankpdx

If you get enough positive rep points, pnwriders.com will begin sending you monthly checks for being a positive asset to the forum.

It should be noted that, although some have come close, this has never actually happened. Something in the air, I guess.


07-15-2012, 01:32 AM	#23
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07-16-2012, 03:56 PM	#25
Ordrock Pit Crew Joined: Oct 2008 From: Medford, OR I Ride: 2007 Yamaha FJR 1300	Blah - I believe the Chinese have alrady made one that looks just like this, or maybe the S. Koreans. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-19-2012, 06:15 PM	#27
SimpleSimon Licensed Joined: Dec 2009 From: Lake Stevens, WA I Ride: Buell Ulysses (sold), TTR-250, BMW F650 (Sold), CBR954RR, Concours 14	The Terra looks like a nice dual sport for back country stuff. Good alternative to the normal 650 lumps. I enjoyed my F650GS but this seems far more capable and the F650 is a round the world proven platform on a single. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-20-2012, 04:29 PM	#28
OOk beansbaxter is too lazy to come up with something but he will get to it, eventually... Joined: Sep 2005 From: kerklund Blog Entries: 22	I saw the pics and I was like: YEAH!!!! Then I looked at the specs and I was like: oh. 68hp and ~350#'s would fit the look this bike projects much better. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-13-2012, 08:15 PM	#29
ZrexRich Chicken Strips Joined: Sep 2007 From: Oak Grove, Oregon I Ride: Wheelies ;-)	I like what I've read about the Terra so far...with the exception of the weight. Looks like it would do lite offroading fine and be comfortable as a commuter. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-13-2012, 08:44 PM	#30
mfrankpdx Retired Joined: Jul 2007 From: Washington DC I Ride: Speed Triple	I like them! I don't know what the big deal is about the weight. Husqvarna describes them as "seven-day-a-week motorcycles, capable of being both urban commuters and weekend trekkers" and "offering 55 mpg". I didn't see anything in the brochure about winning races. Also, just because a bike takes it's design cues from supermoto, doesn't mean it's trying to be a supermoto. Why isn't anyone flailing their arms and crying about the GSX1250 or Ninja 1000 trying to pretend to be race replicas? Probably because they're not, just like these aren't pretending to be race weekend supermotos. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by mfrankpdx; 10-13-2012 at 09:01 PM..


10-14-2012, 05:42 AM	#32
RedVFR Fast, Easy, and Old Fashioned Joined: Sep 2006 From: Spokane I Ride: DR650	I'm not sure what all the poo-poo is about. Both bikes look like they would be a lot of fun, the Strada version in particular. I've been considering a 19" front wheel for my DR ever since I ran a Shinko 705 on the 21" stock wheel. What a difference in handling that was, over the stock Trailwing. The Strada looks like it would be a blast around town, but I'll take my DR over the Terra any day. It may not have the HP stock, but there are big bore kits for the DR that dyno about the same and the DR weighs a lot less. Overall, I like what I see in these new Husky models. They look like civilized hooligans. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-14-2012, 06:23 AM	#34
Juilin Captain Pubic Joined: Aug 2012 From: Seattle I Ride: Ninja 650 or somebody elses.	You guys are so hung up on weight, I'm sure she has a great personality. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-14-2012, 03:45 PM	#38
Thumperpilot Licensed Joined: Jun 2009 From: b'ham, WA I Ride: when I'm not walking!	Sub 200 sumo? I've never seen a trials on slicks, but I'm sure that would be under 200... I don't know how fast or fun it'd be on the street. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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