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2013 Husqvarna TR650 Review

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Buzglyd · 10-23-2012, 03:01 PM

Dammit that's pretty nice.

And the price is right too.

jmdonald · 10-23-2012, 05:37 PM

For a more off road Dual Sport this looks like a good deal. It should have a 6th. gear. Maybe a third party fix could close the mid gear gap. I really like it.

Duken4evr · 10-23-2012, 06:48 PM

Looks like these replace the TE630 / SMR models. That was one cool dual sport and SM with a "real" Husky engine in it. New bike has a steel swingarm, made in China BMW engine with gappy 5 speed trans (the old TE line has a sweet WR 6 speed) and way less cool factor.

Cheaper I suppose, but there is no free lunch. The old bikes were way more desireable. The TE610/630 are on my list of "someday" bikes. That or a KTM 690. Depends when the ship comes in, and how loaded down with cash it is

As a KLR/DR beater though, these aren't bad. They appear to exceed that exceedingly low bar handlily.

Kevin_Duke · 10-23-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Duken4evr

Looks like these replace the TE630 / SMR models. That was one cool dual sport and SM with a "real" Husky engine in it. New bike has a steel swingarm, made in China BMW engine with gappy 5 speed trans (the old TE line has a sweet WR 6 speed) and way less cool factor.

Cheaper I suppose, but there is no free lunch. The old bikes were way more desireable. The TE610/630 are on my list of "someday" bikes. That or a KTM 690. Depends when the ship comes in, and how loaded down with cash it is

As a KLR/DR beater though, these aren't bad. They appear to exceed that exceedingly low bar handlily.

The TE630 listed for $9K in 2011. As cool as it was, I don't know if it's 30% better than the TR. I bet they'll do well for Husky and will help them better establish the brand.

rsalco · 10-24-2012, 05:45 AM

An interesting question will be whether BMW allows its dealers to carry the Husky line. If so, sales will be brisk; if not, I suspect the numbers will be modest. Husky dealers are few and far between with a sometimes shaky customer service history. That hasn't changed appreciably since the takeover from Cagiva.

Duken4evr · 10-24-2012, 06:18 AM

Agree Kevin. The dollar to performance ratio of these bikes is compelling. Unfair of me to compare them to the TE630 when really they are more in league with the KLR/DR/XRL. In that 33ish hp company, the revamped free breathing 50hp engine sounds very competitive, and the Husky has that Husky look, way cooler vs. something first conjured up during the 80s.

Most fun bike I ever owned was an '83 XL600. A big dual sport captures the essence of MC riding, it can cruise highways and go on trails. It may not be a race bike, but it is a go wherever you want bike. Plus the big thumpers are so simple to do long wheelies on

The Spaceman · 10-24-2012, 08:45 AM

I don't care much about the dirt-side, but that street version is a sick bike. It has a modern, slim "Euro" look; almost a Bauhaus design ethic.

If they market them right and have good dealer support they should sell like hotcakes.

Kevin_Duke · 10-24-2012, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by rsalco

An interesting question will be whether BMW allows its dealers to carry the Husky line. If so, sales will be brisk; if not, I suspect the numbers will be modest. Husky dealers are few and far between with a sometimes shaky customer service history. That hasn't changed appreciably since the takeover from Cagiva.

No matter what, the TR650s will net modest sales numbers, but even smallish sales improvements will have a big impact on Husky's total sales.

SpeedwayRN · 10-29-2012, 04:13 AM

Is there a way to put a bigger fuel tank on it? Thats one thing I dislike about underseat fuel tanks...

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jmdonald Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mission Viejo Posts: 1,232	Otg For a more off road Dual Sport this looks like a good deal. It should have a 6th. gear. Maybe a third party fix could close the mid gear gap. I really like it. __________________ Secede.

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Duken4evr Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 707	Looks like these replace the TE630 / SMR models. That was one cool dual sport and SM with a "real" Husky engine in it. New bike has a steel swingarm, made in China BMW engine with gappy 5 speed trans (the old TE line has a sweet WR 6 speed) and way less cool factor. Cheaper I suppose, but there is no free lunch. The old bikes were way more desireable. The TE610/630 are on my list of "someday" bikes. That or a KTM 690. Depends when the ship comes in, and how loaded down with cash it is As a KLR/DR beater though, these aren't bad. They appear to exceed that exceedingly low bar handlily. Last edited by Duken4evr : 10-23-2012 at 06:52 PM.

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The Spaceman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,396	I don't care much about the dirt-side, but that street version is a sick bike. It has a modern, slim "Euro" look; almost a Bauhaus design ethic. If they market them right and have good dealer support they should sell like hotcakes. __________________ *"Adidas has officially unveiled the Adidas Bystander, the first shoe designed for running away from a mass public shooting."*

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10-23-2012, 03:01 PM	#2
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,865	Dammit that's pretty nice. And the price is right too.

10-24-2012, 05:45 AM	#6
rsalco Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 5	An interesting question will be whether BMW allows its dealers to carry the Husky line. If so, sales will be brisk; if not, I suspect the numbers will be modest. Husky dealers are few and far between with a sometimes shaky customer service history. That hasn't changed appreciably since the takeover from Cagiva.

10-24-2012, 06:18 AM	#7
Duken4evr Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 707	Agree Kevin. The dollar to performance ratio of these bikes is compelling. Unfair of me to compare them to the TE630 when really they are more in league with the KLR/DR/XRL. In that 33ish hp company, the revamped free breathing 50hp engine sounds very competitive, and the Husky has that Husky look, way cooler vs. something first conjured up during the 80s. Most fun bike I ever owned was an '83 XL600. A big dual sport captures the essence of MC riding, it can cruise highways and go on trails. It may not be a race bike, but it is a go wherever you want bike. Plus the big thumpers are so simple to do long wheelies on

10-29-2012, 04:13 AM	#10
SpeedwayRN Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 97	Is there a way to put a bigger fuel tank on it? Thats one thing I dislike about underseat fuel tanks...