Up until now, Husqvarna has exclusively made dirt bikes. But under BMW’s ownership the company is developing an all-new 900cc street bike. The as-yet unnamed bike has just been revealed in a series of sketches and renders, and one thing’s for sure, Husqvarna hasn’t gone all cute and cuddly. The bike has the sharp, minimalist lines of a dirt bike, but with a supermoto twist.
The 900cc parallel twin – which is rumored to develop 95 horsepower and 70 ft-lbs of torque - is clearly on show as the bike has almost no bodywork or fairings, other than a compact headlight cowl.
Husqvarna haven’t yet released any firm details on the new bike. But what cryptic information they have put out is included below:
With this new model, Husqvarna is consolidating its philosophy of style: a balanced combination of visual emotion and riding experience. The strong shapes of the body are a consistent evolution of the new style and design direction introduced by the Varese based company, and are testimony of the manufacturer’s ability to innovate.
The architecture of the vehicle is brand new, above and beyond any layout available on the market. The characteristic shape of the side panels, the tension in the vibrant surfaces, the sculpted volumes define an athletic body. Dynamism, agility and lightness are balanced harmoniously. The functional air intakes integrated into the front of the body and the thin tail highlight the unique design of this new model. The technical components which are completely in view are the premise of sportiness, performance and, above all, fun.
The Husqvarna street bike is expected to make its world debut at the EICMA in Milan this November (8th-13th).
Source: Gizmag
