Comments on: Husqvarna Nuda 900R: The Video (Bike Reports) (News) http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/07/husqvarna-nuda-900r-the-video/ Motorcycle News, Editorials, Product Reviews and Bike Reviews Sat, 25 May 2013 23:00:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Brooster http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/07/husqvarna-nuda-900r-the-video/comment-page-1/#comment-26343 Brooster Wed, 03 Aug 2011 20:50:57 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=16421#comment-26343 Sweet Unit! A bit like what you might expect a sexed up & modernised evolution of the most excellent Raptor 1000 to look like - Which is not entirely surprising given that Husqvarna previously shared the Cagiva stable.. Great to see that Huskie has carried just a pinch of rogue Cagiva DNA with it to the new owners. The BMW influence seems to have made it larger for northern european riders tho by the looks. Very sexy looking motard. I find it hard to walk past the KTMs but this will be even harder! Should be a wicked mountain blaster.. Except there aint many gas stations up out in them mountains! Will need a jerry can strapped to your back if you wanna stray too far from the cart track if this pre-production mock-up's anything to go by! Pity as this engine and chassis format would otherwise provide a brilliant foundation for a (mountain) touring-bike. But then why piss about?? Why not keep the same sexy finish, increase the scale of it slightly, throw a 1200 parallel twin into it and design for a cruising range of at least 370km (using two fuel tanks if required). Now that would fully kick the competition into touch in a lot of segments.. Sweet Unit! A bit like what you might expect a sexed up & modernised evolution of the most excellent Raptor 1000 to look like – Which is not entirely surprising given that Husqvarna previously shared the Cagiva stable.. Great to see that Huskie has carried just a pinch of rogue Cagiva DNA with it to the new owners. The BMW influence seems to have made it larger for northern european riders tho by the looks. Very sexy looking motard. I find it hard to walk past the KTMs but this will be even harder! Should be a wicked mountain blaster.. Except there aint many gas stations up out in them mountains! Will need a jerry can strapped to your back if you wanna stray too far from the cart track if this pre-production mock-up’s anything to go by! Pity as this engine and chassis format would otherwise provide a brilliant foundation for a (mountain) touring-bike. But then why piss about?? Why not keep the same sexy finish, increase the scale of it slightly, throw a 1200 parallel twin into it and design for a cruising range of at least 370km (using two fuel tanks if required). Now that would fully kick the competition into touch in a lot of segments..

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]]> By: Chris http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/07/husqvarna-nuda-900r-the-video/comment-page-1/#comment-25845 Chris Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:18:33 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=16421#comment-25845 Wouldn't Suzuki own the rights to the "Nuda" name? Wouldn’t Suzuki own the rights to the “Nuda” name?

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]]> By: F800SM http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/07/husqvarna-nuda-900r-the-video/comment-page-1/#comment-25504 F800SM Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:23:55 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=16421#comment-25504 Since the F800GS was launched people have been dreaming of an SM version. There have been some unique makeovers, but none with the superb components used on the Nuda. We had all hoped that the F800R would fill the gap, but we were bitterly dissapointed. Finally it is here, it's still hard to believe it's happend, but it seems the powers that be have listened to our prayers. Some of the pictures I've seen show the wheels with ABS sensors, I wonder if BMW safety will make it onto Husqvarna bikes. KTM finally managed it on the 990 SM-T. Since the F800GS was launched people have been dreaming of an SM version. There have been some unique makeovers, but none with the superb components used on the Nuda. We had all hoped that the F800R would fill the gap, but we were bitterly dissapointed. Finally it is here, it’s still hard to believe it’s happend, but it seems the powers that be have listened to our prayers. Some of the pictures I’ve seen show the wheels with ABS sensors, I wonder if BMW safety will make it onto Husqvarna bikes. KTM finally managed it on the 990 SM-T.

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]]> By: Hotkarl http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/07/husqvarna-nuda-900r-the-video/comment-page-1/#comment-25499 Hotkarl Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:51:38 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=16421#comment-25499 Mega! Mega!

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]]> By: Norm G. http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/07/husqvarna-nuda-900r-the-video/comment-page-1/#comment-25388 Norm G. Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:20:53 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=16421#comment-25388 re: "allows mainstream attitudes to lever motorcycling into the backwaters." i love your phrasing. but truth be told, mainstream "tudes" are only 10% of it. the other 90% is the massive internal division within the paltry 3-5% of the mainstream that we represent. for example, last week i was standing with a group of typical UJM sportbikers (gsxrs, cbrs, etc.) during a local dyno event when a good friend pulls up on his screamin' eagle HD dresser. he wasn't there for the event or anything, just out riding. immediately i could hear the collective making subtle cracks about the HD's power and his riding ability (assumed lack thereof). none the wiser were they that in addition to that HD, he ALSO owned a mint triple-9 that he frequently (without fear) takes to the track and drags a knee on. but see, he was already "pre-judged". conclusion...? i have seen the enemy, and it is US...! re: “allows mainstream attitudes to lever motorcycling into the backwaters.”

i love your phrasing. but truth be told, mainstream “tudes” are only 10% of it. the other 90% is the massive internal division within the paltry 3-5% of the mainstream that we represent. for example, last week i was standing with a group of typical UJM sportbikers (gsxrs, cbrs, etc.) during a local dyno event when a good friend pulls up on his screamin’ eagle HD dresser. he wasn’t there for the event or anything, just out riding. immediately i could hear the collective making subtle cracks about the HD’s power and his riding ability (assumed lack thereof). none the wiser were they that in addition to that HD, he ALSO owned a mint triple-9 that he frequently (without fear) takes to the track and drags a knee on. but see, he was already “pre-judged”. conclusion…? i have seen the enemy, and it is US…!

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]]> By: Norm G. http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/07/husqvarna-nuda-900r-the-video/comment-page-1/#comment-25384 Norm G. Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:48:39 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=16421#comment-25384 re: "do you lot ride?" not so much. in the 21st century, like a lot of things, motorcycling too has gone "virtual". you wouldn't think that, but ironically it has. we've substituted the local highway for the "information SUPER highway". and thru the miracle of digital clocks (as if to aid and abet a felon) it's also easier to hide our embarrassment. when gauges were analog, you could just walk up to a clutch (pun intended) of parked bikes and readily seperate wheat from chaff... "rider" from mere "owner". so in 2011 when someone asks... "yeah, but does it blend...?" the answer is YES. the line between consumer/poser/owner/motorcyclist/rider has blurred. neither good nor bad, just something to be aware of. re: “do you lot ride?”

not so much. in the 21st century, like a lot of things, motorcycling too has gone “virtual”. you wouldn’t think that, but ironically it has. we’ve substituted the local highway for the “information SUPER highway”. and thru the miracle of digital clocks (as if to aid and abet a felon) it’s also easier to hide our embarrassment. when gauges were analog, you could just walk up to a clutch (pun intended) of parked bikes and readily seperate wheat from chaff… “rider” from mere “owner”. so in 2011 when someone asks… “yeah, but does it blend…?” the answer is YES. the line between consumer/poser/owner/motorcyclist/rider has blurred. neither good nor bad, just something to be aware of.

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]]> By: FLUX http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/07/husqvarna-nuda-900r-the-video/comment-page-1/#comment-25299 FLUX Sat, 16 Jul 2011 10:28:49 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=16421#comment-25299 You guys got it wrong. I love this bike because I see POTENTIAL. Potential to have another HARDCORE v-twin TRUE adventure bike that is as offroad worthy as it is street worthy. SOMETHING to compete with the 950 Adventure from KTM. There is still NO competition for that bike. Folks will yell out about the GS, the Strom, and now the new Tiger... NONE of them come close to comparing to the KTM when it comes to offroad travel. None of them. This Husky has my attention. Make the adventure version with great suspension (ohlins as stock?), great ground clearance, get those pipes out from under the motor, and give me a comfy seat with lots of fuel range... oh please make the oil easy to change like my 955i Tiger was... It'll be hard to beat. You guys got it wrong. I love this bike because I see POTENTIAL. Potential to have another HARDCORE v-twin TRUE adventure bike that is as offroad worthy as it is street worthy. SOMETHING to compete with the 950 Adventure from KTM. There is still NO competition for that bike.

Folks will yell out about the GS, the Strom, and now the new Tiger… NONE of them come close to comparing to the KTM when it comes to offroad travel. None of them.

This Husky has my attention. Make the adventure version with great suspension (ohlins as stock?), great ground clearance, get those pipes out from under the motor, and give me a comfy seat with lots of fuel range… oh please make the oil easy to change like my 955i Tiger was… It’ll be hard to beat.

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]]> By: Aussie Mick http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/07/husqvarna-nuda-900r-the-video/comment-page-1/#comment-25195 Aussie Mick Thu, 14 Jul 2011 02:31:37 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=16421#comment-25195 I can't believe how many negative comments have been posted on such an awesome concept; do you lot ride? In a world where the fun-police have virtually outlawed enjoyment of all forms, one of the best ways to get your rocks off is on a high power-to-weight ratio-ed vehicle that does not have a substantially high top speed: enter the motard. I've done 4'000kms in 3 days on a KTM Superduke. Not only was it more comfortable than a sportsbike, it ate sportsbikes for breakkie in the twisties. Super motards = fun fun fun + a lot more practicality and useability than has been suggested. To all the peanuts who suggest that monos and endos are ruining our image, I say NO, it's your insipidness and need to subscribe to political correction that allows mainstream attitudes to lever motorcycling into the backwaters. Do you really think the squid that you scraped of the tar was bound for a life of sensible safety until he saw a wheelie ad? I can’t believe how many negative comments have been posted on such an awesome concept; do you lot ride? In a world where the fun-police have virtually outlawed enjoyment of all forms, one of the best ways to get your rocks off is on a high power-to-weight ratio-ed vehicle that does not have a substantially high top speed: enter the motard. I’ve done 4’000kms in 3 days on a KTM Superduke. Not only was it more comfortable than a sportsbike, it ate sportsbikes for breakkie in the twisties. Super motards = fun fun fun + a lot more practicality and useability than has been suggested.

To all the peanuts who suggest that monos and endos are ruining our image, I say NO, it’s your insipidness and need to subscribe to political correction that allows mainstream attitudes to lever motorcycling into the backwaters. Do you really think the squid that you scraped of the tar was bound for a life of sensible safety until he saw a wheelie ad?

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]]> By: Fat Old Man http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/07/husqvarna-nuda-900r-the-video/comment-page-1/#comment-25173 Fat Old Man Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:09:10 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=16421#comment-25173 If that thing on the front fender is meant to keep the front wheel firmly planted on the tarmac then it is not doing it's job very well. If that thing on the front fender is meant to keep the front wheel firmly planted on the tarmac then it is not doing it’s job very well.

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]]> By: Arnold S http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/07/husqvarna-nuda-900r-the-video/comment-page-1/#comment-25106 Arnold S Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:04:26 +0000 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/?p=16421#comment-25106 Sorry, I don't own any Aerostich riding gear and I ride a Buell T Bolt. And yes, it has chicken strips on the tires. Sorry, I don’t own any Aerostich riding gear and I ride a Buell T Bolt. And yes, it has chicken strips on the tires.

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