| Author | Message | ||
     Rick_a |
As in Husky's Nuda 900. I dig it. Seems most reviewers feel the suspension is soft and power delivery is a bit tame. Those are (relatively) easy fixes. It's basically a completely revamped/re-styled BMW F800. I like that it appears to have much less girth than most of its competition and actually has some suspension travel unlike Ducati's Hypermotard (I've had a bad experience jumping one).   | ||
| Barker |
Like all cool bikes, its not available in the states.  | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
I would seriously consider this bike. I think it will be available. | ||
| Rick_a |
Supposedly will be available near the end of this year. It made it to Europe first as the U.S. homologation process is lengthier. I imagine it will not be cheap...but I'm really liking the concept. Perhaps they will become one of those rare niche bikes with a high depreciation and poor resale so I can pick one up cheap in a couple years  I was seriously considering a KTM 690SM until I came across a test ride article on this in a magazine. It's pretty much the same concept with more motor. | ||
| Bgbrd |
I have ridden the F800 beemer. The enginge has potential but is too smooth and sewing machine like for me.The Husky supposedly has a 315 degree crank throw arrangement that would give the engine a rumble that would sound good much like our Buells but with more revs and it is balanced too. I like the frame also but then I ride a tuber so I'm somewhat partial. Just another neat design to come out of Europe | ||
| Xl1200r |
minus the crumpled-up-peice-of-paper styling on the body work, I dig it. | ||
| Teeps |
What? No comment about the beak? | ||
| Cityxslicker |
no knobbies ?.... when is the dirty demo vid ? | ||
| Rocketsprink |
That's my next bike if it's brought to the U.S and EBR doesn't come out with something more affordable. | ||
| Rocketsprink |
I will say however that the footpeg placement seems really low in the video | ||
| Barker |
@ Rocketsprink I think I remember reading some where that the low pegs were the biggest complaint. Scraping everywhere. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
I'd have to believe that raising the pegs isn't an insurmountable problem. Looks like the same peg position as my M2. | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
Not keen on the handle. Just means "naked" in Italian. Origami might have been better. Can't see myself buying one, it's not significantly far enough from my SuperTT to be of interest. | ||
| 86129squids |
Diggin' it! http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/11/husqvarna-n uda-900-and-900r-md-first-ride/  | ||
| Rick_a |
I like everything about it. I always thought the F800GS had potential as a big supermoto, though it would take too much effort to make it happen. Husqvarna pretty much made that a reality. Here the specs: HUSQVARNA NUDA 990 (990R) ENGINE Type: Liquid-cooled, DOHC, four-stroke parallel twin, dry sump lubrication Capacity: 898cc Bore x stroke: 90mm x 68mm Compression ratio: 13:0.1 Fuel system: Electronic fuel injection Claimed maximum power: 105hp (75kW) at 8500rpm Claimed maximum torque: 74lb/ft (100Nm) at 7000rpm TRANSMISSION Type: Six-speed, mechanically operated Final drive: Chain Clutch: Wet CHASSIS AND RUNNING GEAR Frame type: Tubular steel trellis main frame and rear frame Front suspension: 48mm Sachs upside-down fork (990R: fully adjustable), 210mm travel (8.3") Rear suspension: Sachs shock, fully adjustable (990R: Ohlins shock, fully adjustable), 180mm travel (7.1") Front brakes: 320mm discs with Brembo twin-piston radial calipers (990R: monoblock radial calipers) Rear brake: 265mm disc Wheels: Cast aluminum - front 3.5 x 17, rear 5.5 x 17 Tires: Front 120/70-17, rear 180/55-17 DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES Rake: 24.5° Trail: 101mm (4.0") Claimed dry weight: 174kg (384lbs) Claimed kerb weight: 196kg (432lbs) Seat height: 870mm (34.3") (860mm/33.9"low seat accessory) Wheelbase: 1495mm (58.9") Fuel capacity: 13 liters (3.4 gallons) Price: TBA Warranty: 24 months, unlimited miles | ||
| Strokizator |
I've been looking at a KTM 990 SMT for awhile (as I wait on Erik Buell). I wonder how the Nuda stacks up against it in the real world. The KTM has slightly more power and similar steering angles,etc, but carries 1.6 gallons more fuel. The LC8 is a decent engine. |
