I have long been tormented by the question: why did a small Italian company surrender to the BMW concern? If anyone doesn’t know, a couple of years ago the Bavarians bought a small company with its giblets, rotting like a grapevine in a glass. They bought it somehow abruptly, without comment, leaving the few Husqvarna admirers at a crossroads. In light of the imperial ambitions of BMW, the fate of the acquisition looked very vague...
It turned out, however, that nothing had changed at Husqvarna: they still produced cross-country bikes and enduro bikes, and sales were steadily falling. But then information began to leak into the press about a radically new model - exclusively for highways and for the general public. Here it is, I realized: under the Husqvarna brand, the Bavarian BMW decided to produce motorcycles that, for one reason or another (no one has canceled their corporate conservatism!) do not fit into the usual image of the brand. Well, judge for yourself: would an important boomer buy a motorcycle with a very controversial appearance and even with a name like R 1200 Nude?
Well, with Husqvarna all tricks are smooth. Even if the project turns out to be unsuccessful, the extra hole is unlikely to increase the list of the sinking ship. That’s why BMW didn’t invest much in this project – they simply gave away their old two-cylinder in-line engine from the F 800 R to be torn to pieces.
The designers of Husqvarna have bored it out, boosted it and now have a 900 cc “two” - more powerful and high-torque. And since you can’t really go wild within a tight budget, they decided to make the new model with a minimum of cladding - and accordingly, call it Nude. Naked new king? More like a naked buffoon!
Yes, there is no trace of the sedateness and solidity of BMW in Nude. The tail is raised up like a hooligan, with a muffler loaf inscribed parallel to it. The tiny headlight is dissonant with the powerful fork stays and, for some reason, the trellised, a la Ducati, frame truss. The seat is almost at the level of the gas tank... In general, the motorcycle turned out to be quite strange. The press release had only one thing to believe: this is indeed Husqvarna's first full-fledged asphalt motorcycle. Let's check it out!
I've ridden off-road Husqvarnas. Yes, they broke often. But while we were driving, we gave a full range of driving sensations! They were capable of plowing the soil, breaking through bushes, splashing fords... No, it was not for nothing that they were called “flying mud mixers.” As for Nude, they tried to fit him into the same concept - I realized this already in the first meters. The engine instantly reacts to the turn of the throttle and rips the light carcass forward.
In the first gears, the rear wheel easily slips into the axle box, leaving a long, fat blob of burnt rubber on the asphalt. The high seating position adds extreme riding sensations, and the narrow saddle puts you in a sporty mood. Without noticing it, he “rose up in his stirrups” and rushed forward, standing on the pegs like a cross-country bike. Wah! That's a motorcycle! Daemon!
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Husqvarna Nuda 900/900R: naked bike, 2012, 898 cm³, 105 hp, 195 kg, 9990/11,590 euros.
Husqvarna Nuda 900/900R: naked bike, 2012, 898 cm³, 105 hp, 195 kg, 9990/11,590 euros.
Road Husqvarna? What nonsense?! It's like a Ferrari station wagon! But since Ferrari has also made fun of itself - it built such a car for the Sultan of Brunei (you can admire it), then who will ban Husqvarna? Moreover, the company also made road motorcycles - the last one, however, was already in 1961. Having sold only 423 of these machines, the Swedes wisely decided to focus on off-road vehicles - and with exceptional success: the brand has 71 world champion titles in motocross, enduro and supermoto. To finish the historical background and move on to modern affairs, I note that Husqvarna made its last two-cylinder motorcycles in the mid-30s, and also with “outside” engines - JAP.
Narrow as a single-barreled shotgun and tall as a crossbike, the Nuda 900R is waiting for me on the wet but quickly drying Mores track on the Italian island of Sardinia. The wide Magura handlebars, straight out of an enduro, give you an upright riding position that could be considered relaxed - unless you have to worry about how much grip awaits you on each of the circuit's many corners. The brake lever is adjustable (unlike the clutch lever, which, however, is squeezed out with surprising ease), which is for the better. The monoblock brakes of the “R” version are too powerful for such a light motorcycle with a weight distribution (with rider) of 48/52%, and on a slippery track they tend to lock the front wheel. How can you drive on ordinary roads with such brakes - send workers ahead to sweep away dust and wipe away oil stains? The only solution is to adjust the brake lever as close to the steering wheel as possible and use it very, very carefully - otherwise you will find yourself in the position of one unlucky Spanish journalist who locked his wheel and got off the track in the first turn of the first lap...
It seems, however, that the Husqvarna bosses specifically agreed on such weather with the Almighty - to show us all the advantages of the “Rain” mode of the Marelli control unit. By the way, the product of this Italian company first appeared on the products of a company that is part of the BMW concern - and, I hope, not for the last time. At least there are rumors that next season the BMW team will finally race in WSBK with Marelli blocks... True, I was more worried about the grip on the entrance to the corner than on the exit, but I have to admit: when you open the throttle fully in the wet highway, you feel grateful to the “Rain” mode for the fact that it does not transfer all 100 Nm of torque to the asphalt - and at the same time, the nature of the power increase remains exclusively linear. When the track dried out, I learned the main secret of Nuda: you get hooked on the thrill of driving it, like on a drug!
The engine certainly plays first fiddle in this orchestra. It operates with exceptional smoothness—during the track session, I even decided that in pursuit of vibration-free performance, the designers had killed its character. But the next day, after driving along the winding mountain roads of Sardinia, I was convinced of the opposite. What a juicy exhaust sound - even a Harley doesn't sound so juicy! When you start from an idle of 1300 rpm, the car does not try to twitch, and from 1800 rpm you can already give full throttle - no jerks in the transmission. And then - a linear increase in power, with a slight pick-up at 6000 rpm.
That's why the new Husqvarna should be ridden like a supermoto, not like a superbike. There is no need at all to turn the engine up to the limiter - stay at 7000 rpm corresponding to the maximum torque, fortunately the gears are shifted, although a bit harshly, but clearly. Move forward on the saddle and sit up straight, use the wide handlebars to tuck the car into a turn - don’t pretend to be a sport biker and don’t reach for the asphalt with your knee, you won’t be able to reach it anyway. The car is agile and at the same time stable, it even passes through S-shaped ligaments with ease, which, in general, has never been an advantage of off-road vehicles. You'll argue that the Nuda isn't one of them, but it's the stuff of supermoto racing. “It’s all about the moment of inertia,” explains project manager Enrico Zeglioli. — If you place the most massive part of the vehicle - the power unit - in the center of mass, then the machine changes direction of movement more easily. This is the advantage of a parallel twin: it gives greater freedom in the layout of the motorcycle.”
Even despite the stretched base - 1405 mm - the Nuda easily gets on the rear wheel in second gear, you just need to play along with the clutch a little. On the second day I drove the base version and I have to say that I liked its brakes much better than the monobloc brakes on the 950R: they are smoother, yet completely controllable and inspire confidence. Riding the Nuda is intuitive: don't think about what you need to do, just drive - that's the fun. Brake into a corner, open the throttle on exit and use the wide Magura handlebars to catch the car when the rear tire begins to slip - all under complete control and the bike behaves quite predictably. Much credit goes to the Metzeler tires for this: they have good grip, and they warm up quickly - a great advantage for a vehicle that you want to race with immediately after starting the engine.
When I studied the characteristics of the motorcycle before the test, I was quite surprised that it does not have a reverse slip clutch. It turned out that there was no need for it - no signs of rear wheel chatter even with a sharp release of the gas (unless, of course, you engage first gear - however, with such a high-torque engine there is no need to go down to it). I think that on winding mountain roads the Nuda will not lose to a 600 cc sportbike, and it is good on straight lines too. I reached 180 km/h with the tachometer reading 7000 rpm, so the claimed top speed of “more than 200 km/h” is quite realistic. True, this is still a naked bike, and at such speeds it simply blows away - you accelerate above 140 km/h just for the thrill. However, the company offers such an option as a high windshield, which, coupled with heated handlebars and luggage saddlebags, allows you to turn the motorcycle into a weekend tourer.
Husqvarna Motorcycles chief executive Klaus Allisat said the Nuda is only the first in a series of road bikes from the company on a 900cc platform. “Over the next few years we will introduce a whole range of new Husqvarna motorcycles,” he promised. “The new BMW mid-range motorcycle platform will be developed taking into account the specific requirements of our department, so we will surprise you more than once!” And don't say you weren't warned...
Husqvarna Nuda 900 – TEST
Inspiration
2012 onwards, 898 cm3, 105 l. pp., 174 kg, 220 km/h 399,000 rub. (price for basic version 2012)
text: Vladimir Zdorov photo: Nikita Kolobanov
» More than a century of history of the Swedish brand Husqvarna is full of twists and turns, action-packed endings and extremely unexpected endings. However, the company itself was founded... in 1689! At that time the Swedes probably made the best muskets in the world. The first motorcycle at Husqvarna was created back in 1903 - it was a typical machine for that time with a single-cylinder four-stroke engine and a belt drive to the rear wheel. However, such distant excursions into the past, although interesting, are now relevant, rather, from a historical point of view...
Santa Barbara Of the relatively fresh things that have happened to the company recently, it is worth highlighting three points. The first was the purchase of the brand by Cagiva in 1986. From that moment on, a slow but noticeable expansion of Husqvarna motorcycles, which until then had gained fame in the off-road field, into the world of “asphalt” began. The second was when MV Agusta Motor SpA sold Husqvarna Motorcycles to the BMW Motorrad group in 2007. Such a purchase brought a lot of interesting cars - such as, for example, the Husqvarna Nuda 900, which definitely began to “eat away” buyers from the BMW F800R. And the third point - in 2013, KTM buys all rights to Husqvarna from BMW! Here, however, there is a small nuance: in fact, the Husqvarna company was bought by the Austrian group Pierer Industries AG, headed by Stefan Pierer, who also moonlights as the president of KTM... This is a Santa Barbara that can mean anything. For example, Stefan may decide that Nuda is too good for K in its history or... However, probably only the KTM president himself knows what awaits Husqvarna in the future. We'll focus on the motorcycle itself.
Distant relative It is generally accepted that the Nuda “grew up” from the BMW F800R. In many ways, at least from an engineering point of view, this is true, but as the test showed, these motorcycles have about the same amount in common as between a “French bread” in a cheap grocery chain and a real croissant in a small cozy cafe in Paris... Let's start with engine, to which the engineers “threw” an additional 100 cm3 of volume. How was this achieved? Yes, in general, very simple - a total replacement of parts: new rings and pistons, valves, a different “head” of the cylinder block, different camshafts and a modified ignition system, increased compression... It’s easier to say what has not changed: the crankshaft and gearbox. The output was 105 liters. With. by 195 kg of curb weight, not the most lethal figure by modern standards on the one hand, but on the other hand, in combination with the refined chassis of even the standard version of the motorcycle, the result was a very spicy cocktail, clearly not designed for “vegetable” clerks.
At the junction of worlds The appearance of the Husqvarna Nuda 900 is woven from a large motard, an angry naked bike and a bit of a cross-country vehicle. The roots of Cagiva can clearly be traced here, in other words - stylish, recognizable and extraordinary! If someone has a different opinion, undoubtedly, this is an ardent lover of Chinese “fifty dollars”. You don’t have to be an aesthetic gourmet not to notice the defiantly sharp edges of the Nuda, which are not typical for most mass products, and the bold design solutions that instantly distance Husqvarna from even the most “aggressive” models of its competitors. Already in static conditions, the device evokes the feeling of a predator preparing to jump, and the pilot’s landing position with a clear shift in ergonomics towards supermoto only enhances this mood. But I wouldn’t draw further analogies with military projectiles for racing - after all, with a full tank and other technical fluids, the Nuda 900 is only slightly short of 200 kg of curb weight, and the suspension travel is much closer to road variants than even to crossovers . However, despite the visually narrow seat, in general there were no complaints about the comfort of both the pilot and the passenger during the test. In any case, within the limits of a modest 13-liter gas tank, you will definitely stop for gas before you get tired. It is curious that the “angry” parallel twin from the BMW F800R, fortunately, did not inherit from its distant relative the dubious habit of dispersing into disgusting low-frequency vibrations after 7000 rpm, forcing the driver to either reduce the speed a little or, conversely, increase it.
Interestingly, the Germans actually recognized this feature of their engine, slightly adjusting the characteristics of the power plant on the 2013 models. But the parallels between the BMW F800R and the Husqvarna Nuda are from non-Euclidean geometry, which is why they live in their own universes. External minimalism is reflected in the name of the model - Nuda (Latin for “naked”). By the way, nudism is a derivative of nuda, the language of the ancient Romans, and if we start “digging” all of modern Russian, it turns out that the roots and sources of seemingly primordially Slavic words will lead to the same language of the dead, Latin... But the world of this motorcycle is far from primitive shapes and straight lines: the internal content of Husqvarna is complex and largely contradictory. On the one hand, this is a city motorcycle for every day, but the “stock” suspensions handle even small irregularities quite “tightly” - there is an obvious focus on predominantly sporting use. This attitude is also supported by an “angry” power unit with gears that are quite long for this class of car, which, coupled with radial brakes from Brembo and Metzeler Sportec M5 Interact tires, allows you to feel more than comfortable on the karting track. Moreover, I am sure that the motorcycle will not fail on a full-fledged track, say, on Moscow Race Way, which we will definitely check in the near future.
Where do such assumptions come from? Judge for yourself: despite the complete absence of a fairing, Nuda very easily accelerated the author’s far from modest carcass to a quite significant 230 km/h! At the same time, the motorcycle did not exhibit the instability characteristic of many “big” supermotos at such speeds. Of course, the Nuda 900 is not a sportbike for track days, but... it can easily cope with such a task! The only nuance that can somewhat spoil the life of pilots who preach extreme angles of inclination is the relatively low footpegs. After only three sessions at the Leader karting track, as canonical as the entire world religion, I began to “drive” the driver’s pegs so hard that a couple of times the motorcycle simply hung out on them, clearly hinting that it would be nice to cool down a little. However, Pro Moto has a solution to this problem - “sports” footpegs, a real work of art with a lot of parts made of milled aluminum, adjustable brake and gear levers.
Of course, “athletes” are set noticeably higher than their civilian “colleagues,” but the price for “pure sport” is high - in every sense: from the heavy price list (29,000 rubles) to the amputation of the side stand. It is probably assumed that after installing this kit, the owner will acquire a special tackle, a stern mechanic and a couple of “umbrella girls”... However, this motorcycle was created primarily for the city and in this role, it definitely has a lot of strong positions. In 90% of cases, the engine will be enough, the remaining 10% is beyond good and evil. The architecture of the Nuda 900 makes you look in the mirror with despondency - against the backdrop of a narrow motorcycle, like a roach rolled out by an asphalt paver, you begin to feel like an overfed boar. Even such an element as a muffler, which usually noticeably “aggravates” many devices, is made as flat as possible here and resembles expensive products from tuning companies, say, from Akrapovic. Moreover, it not only resembles, but actually sounds very similar - it is a rare case when a factory pipe gives such a beautiful, rich sound, suspiciously reminiscent of a high-quality direct flow.
Classics In light of the deal I mentioned with KTM, the Husqvarna Nuda 900 could easily turn out to be a “living” classic in the near future, therefore, as befits a true classic, it already carries unshakable values: an engine “transparent” in terms of power output, “collected” chassis, precision brakes, unique design and undisguised charisma. What, just molasses? Of course no. The comfort mentioned above in the material is, of course, a very relative concept, and I used it exclusively for cars of this class. Therefore, an ordinary road worker against the backdrop of the “nine hundredth” may seem like just a five-star hotel with an indispensable SPA and a Bentley at the entrance. Wind protection? This is not the place for you, sick man... The passenger is also unlikely to say “thank you” to you after a 30-minute promenade. The seat height of 870 mm is not the most pleasant figure for short characters. The 13-liter gas tank will force you to carefully study the location of all gas stations along the route before your trip...
But if you seriously consider these aspects as serious disadvantages, then it is definitely worth paying attention to, say, maxi scooters. Well, or just on a warm blanket, preferably by the fireplace, and good cognac. However, we will exclude cognac from this list - I can easily “link” it to the motorcycle test, because this drink is drunk in small sips, savoring and revealing the flavor bouquet and palette of sensations with real sense and arrangement. The situation with the Husqvarna Nuda 900 should be similar: having ridden this motorcycle once, you can draw the wrong conclusions - it’s like draining Hennessy in one gulp, eating it with herring and, exhaling loudly, giving a verdict from the series “rare disgusting”... That’s why Nuda 900 “ registered” in the editorial office until the end of the season, where endurance tests will take place, which will help us compile a complete mosaic of knowledge and impressions about this motorcycle. But already now some things are as obvious as the total laziness of the editorial staff - such motorcycles are created not only after the cold calculations of marketers, but also at the call of the soul, by inspiration. /
WHEELIE FACTOR The Husqvarna Nuda 900 is one of the most capable wheelie bikes straight from the factory! The characteristics and output of the power unit are so transparent and understandable that you get the complete feeling that there are no intermediaries between the throttle handle and the transfer of power and torque to the rear wheel: just a direct, almost mental connection. As a result, in second gear and by “rocking” or with a little help from the clutch, the Husqvarna accurately and predictably and in a controlled manner brings the front wheel into the air, allowing the pilot almost stunt wheelie options, something from the 12'th o'clock series. And all this is as safe as possible when driving on the rear wheel. The overall small width of the motorcycle, combined with a wide handlebar and almost completely absent plastic, make it easy to control the “picture” in front at any angle of elevation of the motorcycle.
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The frame of the Husqvarna Nuda 900 is similar to that used on the BMW F800, but its length is reduced by 50 mm, torsional rigidity is increased by 28% thanks to a more powerful head tube, the angle of which is reduced from 26º to 24.5º.
The frame of the Husqvarna Nuda 900 is similar to that used on the BMW F800, but its length is reduced by 50 mm, torsional rigidity is increased by 28% thanks to a more powerful head tube, the angle of which is reduced from 26º to 24.5º.
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The Nuda 900 has a non-adjustable Sachs front fork and Brembo radial brakes, while the Nuda 900R has a fully adjustable Sachs fork and monobloc Brembo brakes.
ABS is not yet offered even as an option. The Nuda 900 has a non-adjustable Sachs front fork and Brembo radial brakes, while the Nuda 900R has a fully adjustable Sachs fork and monobloc Brembo brakes. ABS is not yet offered even as an option.
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The Nuda 900 engine shares the same architecture with the BMW F800 engine: an in-line two-cylinder engine, tilted forward by 30º.
But the differences are also significant: the 900 has different crankcase parts, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, cylinder heads, camshafts and intake valves. In addition, the interval between flashes is not 360º, but 315º - so the engine sounds like a V-twin. The Nuda 900 engine shares the same architecture with the BMW F800 engine: an in-line two-cylinder engine, tilted forward by 30º. But the differences are also significant: the 900 has different crankcase parts, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, cylinder heads, camshafts and intake valves. In addition, the interval between flashes is not 360º, but 315º - so the engine sounds like a V-twin.
LIGHT
All light optics are integrated into the cladding
Compared to the donor BMW F 800 R, the inverted 48 mm fork still works noticeably better, and at the rear the “Naby” has an Ohlins shock absorber, and all suspension components have a full range of adjustments, which many lack in the street BMW. In general, the Italians managed to surpass the F 800 R, but not so much that everyone abandoned the brave “Bavarians” and switched to hooligan “Husks”. Husqvarna wanted to build a universal motorcycle - but, alas, it didn’t work out. It turned out to be a rather good melee weapon - for urban congestion.
TEXT: LIU WASEDA
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The Nuda 900 engine is structurally similar to the BMW F800 engine, but it has 100 cm³ more displacement and 24% more power.
The Nuda 900 engine is structurally similar to the BMW F800 engine, but it has 100 cm³ more displacement and 24% more power.
RESULT. Husqvarna dealers should be more willing to give this motorcycle for a test drive - once you sit on it, you will be so fascinated that you will not refuse to buy it. And there is nothing to compare it with - except perhaps the two-cylinder KTM 990 Supermoto SM-R. But the KTM is 20% more expensive than the base Nuda, and even the Nuda R, with Ohlins and carbon body kit, is cheaper. However, I don’t see the need to overpay for the charged version (except perhaps for the sake of its red and white coloring) - and the basic version is good!
| TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Husqvarna Nuda 900/900R (manufacturer data) | ||
| COMMON DATA | ||
| Model | Husqvarna Nuda 900 | Husqvarna Nuda 900R |
| Model year | 2012 | |
| Curb weight, kg | 195 | |
| Length × width × height, mm | 2190×895×1220 | 2190×895×1225 |
| Base, mm | 1495 | |
| Seat height, mm | 870 | 875–895 |
| Reach, mm | 101 | |
| Steering column tilt angle, degrees. | 24,5 | |
| Gas tank volume/reserve, l | 13/3 | |
| ENGINE | ||
| Type | R2, 4T | |
| timing belt | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Working volume, cm³ | 898 | |
| Cylinder diameter × piston stroke, mm | 84×81 | |
| Compression ratio | 13,0 | |
| Max. power, hp at rpm | 105/8500 | |
| Max. torque, Nm at rpm | 100/7000 | |
| Supply system | fuel injection | |
| Cooling system | liquid | |
| Starting system | electric starter | |
| TRANSMISSION | ||
| Clutch | multi-disc, oil bath | |
| Transmission | 6-speed | |
| main gear | O-ring chain | |
| CHASSIS | ||
| Frame | spatial, tubular, steel | |
| Front suspension | Sachs, telescopic non-adjustable inverted fork | Sachs telescopic fully adjustable inverted fork |
| Pipe diameter, mm | 48 | |
| Wheel travel, mm | 210 | |
| Rear suspension | pendulum, with Sachs monoshock absorber, adjustable for spring preload and rebound hydraulics | pendulum, with fully adjustable (including length) Ohlins monoshock absorber |
| Wheel travel, mm | 180 | |
| Brake system | hydraulic, separate | |
| Front brake | two Ø 320 mm discs, 4-piston Brembo radial calipers | two Ø 320 mm discs, 4-piston Brembo monobloc radial calipers |
| Rear brake | disc Ø 265 mm | |
| Wheels | cast, aluminum alloy | |
| Front tire | 120/70ZR17 | |
| Rear tire | 180/55ZR17 | |
From the “wool” of Yamaha R6 to Husqvarna NUDA 900R =) What’s what and why inside + photo; R It's been 4 years and 3 full seasons with the Yamaha R6. From the posts you can see how my relationship with this motorcycle developed. I rode it with a mileage of 11,800 km, and parted with it with a mileage of 39,000 km.
In short, a gorgeous motorcycle: in design, handling, engine, etc. Indeed, this is a masterpiece of engineering, so the model is 8 years old, and it is still in trend =) How can this be, you ask, because you need such a cow yourself... The harsh realities of our metropolis and the cycle of my life, multiplied by age, pushed me to change your 2 wheeler vehicle. Briefly about the + and - R6 “+”: The chassis in corners, if you haven’t messed up the trajectory, then you’re like a knife in butter (the number of settings on stock is more than), the engine is at full exhaust and tuned after 8000 rpm; this is a beast (of course in its class) design... In 2007, when I saw it, I said to myself: “I will have one!” =))) “-“: From what I didn’t like, although it’s more likely a specific thing: The price for excellent handling is the rigidity of the chassis; If you fell in love with a joint of road workers at night, then your eggs will ring. The steering angle, in short, without a damper, is for alpha males. Oil consumption is proportional to air temperature and speed, but everything is within limits. Despite its compactness, the R6 is a motorcycle for tall people. The angle of rotation of the steering wheel, in short, you can turn it in a traffic jam =))) or you are a fan of gymkhana =))) Operation with the air blower, saddle, side skis, damper, nut, side bolts of the tank, 11 bolts of the air blower... it doesn’t seem difficult, but it’s a bit overwhelming. One day, while drinking foam in the garage, I noticed the motorcycle that my neighbor had chosen for himself (a year ago he sold out the Z1000, but after rehabilitation he returned with the K1300S), he rode it and realized: “I want to straighten up.” This is how the grain got into the soil.
Actually, the question may arise, why SHE?! I have a friend Den Panferov (deputy editor-in-chief of the magazine), and so, 2 years ago, while taking the equipment for testing, he left his horse in the workshop, namely, NUDA. My colleague at the time was very keen on the Husqvarna brand. We, of course, did not fail to evaluate the device. I liked it by design and sound =) I asked Dan how the brand licensed such an exhaust for additional equipment?! His answer: for a couple of bottles of limoncella =))) Of course, we didn’t ride on someone else’s motorcycle.
Actually, when pecking a rooster in the ass after 2 years, I remembered this model and called to ask what was what. In short: There are no complaints about the hardware (I took it from 11,000 to almost 50,000), only consumables are replaced, the corobuster is alive and well, like one of the best city vehicles. Look for a 2013 with ABS. Hell, you’ll find it =))) (looking ahead) since the Brembo brakes are extremely easy to screw up...
Moto mu has overthrown two options: Nuda and NudaR? which led to Dan calling again. He clarified what the Feng Shui versions are. Monoblocs, adjustable Sachs fork, Ohlins shock absorber, chainring with a tooth less (I also noticed that the ground clearance is 15 mm higher) and the color scheme is black and red. The options that I chose had the plus of good things from the owner. Wheels in a new color, carbon fiber, sliders in all places =). The only thing I lacked for happiness was ABS =( although we can solve the problem by injecting money...
Monoblocks, in one of the articles they write that this is too much, HZ, but they bite very fiercely, I brake with one finger and not the index finger =) Also, how happy I am with the nipple pumping up the pressure in the cylinder, finally there is no need to pervert in yoga, like on the R6 and its huge brake discs when pumping up =))) Feet in relaxation, after the hard pegs of the R6.
The stock exhaust sounds as it should, no problem. how they pushed it through due to the noise.
Italian design, nothing to add here...
Through these cracks we breathe (from both sides)
Trident =)
Little things, but they add up to the big picture.
Features of the transition, summarizing: Suspension travel. 210 and 180, balls rejoice, back is happy. Motor 100 torque, 105 horses, does not break off. It sucks, although it is similar to the F800 from BMW, but it’s different, the knees, connecting rods, pistons (the flash angles are 315 degrees, that’s why it sounds like a V shape) The throttle handle is long, really, you have to shift the hand. There is a rain mode, which makes the motor more linear, without catching. The brakes on the R6 were good, but these are really evil, no, really really evil. ABS is missing =( I really like the rear brake, the modulation is a treat. The headlight shines really well. It shines well in the mirror of cars, you notice right away. The titanium steering wheel is 2 cm wider than the stock one. It’s straight up the bull by the horns, but on the first evening when moving the motorcycle I hit the mirror behind the mirror of a gazelle. With cars no problem. Steers easily, put points (for now), high. With my 182, sitting I reach with my socks (possibly a feature of the R version) Sound, YES. Despite the fact that everything is stock, I don’t plan to change anything. The unusualness of the device catches even the experienced ones. I've already listened to jokes about a chainsaw. Wheel inflation nipples, microorgasm =) There is no glove compartment at all, this is for those who roll the barrel on the small side of the R6. The second number can be driven without pain and agony, =))) compared to the R6 Something like this.
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ENRICO ZELLIOLI: IT'S NOT LIKE ANYTHING. Although Enrico modestly claims that the new Husqvarna Nuda is a team effort, he led the project and is responsible for it.
Zeglioli, now 39 years old, comes from Modena - the heart of the region, which is nicknamed terra di motori, "the country of motors": there are factories for Ferrari, Ducati, Maserati, Lamborghini, Pagani, Moto Morini, NCR, Minarelli. After graduating from the University of Modena with a degree in mechanical engineering, Enrico moved to Milan, where he designed the CR&S VUN single-cylinder street bike. In 2007, he became the leading designer of MV Agusta, and three months later, when BMW bought Husqvarna from this concern, he began developing motorcycles of this brand. Zeglioli then headed the Husqvarna road bike project, so it’s unlikely that anyone is more “in the know” than him. So let's give him the floor:
“This project started in April 2009 - that’s when it was decided to develop a Husqvarna road motorcycle. I think this is the best task for a designer: to design anything, as long as it doesn’t look like competitors’ products. Designer Peter Edelin received the same task: to create something completely original.
I was absolutely free to choose the engine as long as it had something to do with BMW products. I initially fell for the V-twin that Rotax made for the Buell 1125R, but it had some problems. But then I learned about the 900 cc version of the BMW F800 engine, and I liked this version much more - although its launch into production was still in doubt. The in-line “two” is so compact that you are absolutely free in matters of layout: you can move the power unit forward or backward, higher or lower. And the attachments are placed closer to the engine.
I remember we were in Sardinia, on this same Mores track, testing the Nuda prototype with the F800 engine. And then I received a call from Munich, from the President of BMW Motorrad von Künheim, that the production of the 900 cc version was approved. I said, “OK, we have a prototype of this engine in the van, so tomorrow we will test the 900 cc Nuda.” Von Kunheim called at 17:00, at 18:00 we began rearranging the engines and by midnight it was completed. When we started testing in the morning, everyone liked the new motor - and so the Nuda 900 was born.
Our designer Peter Edelin started working on the project even a couple of months earlier than me, playing with the style. It was a real challenge: no one had any idea what a Husqvarna road motorcycle should look like, because the company made the last such device half a century ago. But, in my opinion, Peter did it well: he turned out to be a completely unusual motorcycle, but it is definitely a Husqvarna.
I am often asked: will there be other models on the Nuda platform? I answer that the motorcycle was received with great enthusiasm both in Italy and in Munich, so rest assured: there will be new models, and very soon!”
Motardona: Husqvarna Nuda 900 and 900R
