Husqvarna 800's to come

[Rincewind]

New 800cc Husqvarna in the pipeline

Motard and dual-sports machines expected from German-owned manufacturer


HUSQVARNA are planning to introduce a series of new machines in the near future, using BMW's parallel-twin 800cc engine.

Reports from this years Cologne Motorcycle Show say the company, bought out by BMW in 2007, will develop on and off-road machines using a variation of the same engine found in BMW's F800 series.



Expect a supermotard version, pictured above, along with a dual-purpose bike, aimed at rivalling Triumph's new Tiger XC.


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[garry]

But wouldn't an 800 Husky compete with the BMW 800GS?

[Rincewind]

But wouldn't an 800 Husky compete with the BMW 800GS?

It sure seems like it to me, too.  Maybe the Husky's will be more performance-focused.  If I were BMW, I would concentrate on Husky doing single-cylinder bikes, but what do I know.