'09 Husaberg 450, 70-degree cylinder, more

James Romeyn · « **on:** 7 Aug 2008, 04:55 am »

Welcome back Sports Bar!

Hope a D/S version arrives; should own that category. Just the bike for Bear Lake UT to Jackson WY trip (all backtrails) planned for next spring.

Story: http://motorcycledaily.com/06august08_2009husaberg450enduro.htm

2gumby2 · « **Reply #1 on:** 7 Aug 2008, 11:36 am »

Actually, that's a Husaberg and not a Husqvarna. Interesting innovation, but it looks pretty tall. (I'm only 5'5") I hope it will have a 6-speed transmission. After having Enduro bikes with 6-speeds, I never want to go back to a 5-speed. The 6-speeds give me much more versatility.

James Romeyn · « **Reply #2 on:** 7 Aug 2008, 03:34 pm »

Quote from: 2gumby2 on 7 Aug 2008, 11:36 am

Actually, that's a Husaberg and not a Husqvarna. Interesting innovation, but it looks pretty tall. (I'm only 5'5") I hope it will have a 6-speed transmission. After having Enduro bikes with 6-speeds, I never want to go back to a 5-speed. The 6-speeds give me much more versatility.

Thanks! Correction made.

Being 6-3 I have the exact opposite problem, so I feel your (inverse inseam) pain! The street bike fitting me like a glove is the KTM 950 Adventure, a bike that most everyone mentions is way too tall.

Having owned two 5-speed off-roaders (CRF450 & 250) I can't agree more of the usefulness & advantage of the 6-speed.

Bob in St. Louis · « **Reply #3 on:** 7 Aug 2008, 04:36 pm »

Jim, If you get one can I borrow it? aa

Bob

James Romeyn · « **Reply #4 on:** 7 Aug 2008, 05:26 pm »

Bob, don't you love that thing?

Get a Friday & Monday off work for my planned off-road trip next year (depart our Bear Lake UT condo overlooking the Garden City Marina to Jackson Hole WY)! I may have an extra bike but it will be um, several steps below the pictured Husaberg.

Bob in St. Louis · « **Reply #5 on:** 7 Aug 2008, 06:32 pm »

AAaaawww, you suck bad man. Jackson Hole Wyoming! I LOVE that place.
Sounds like the true dream ride Jim. I'm jealous beyond words.
During my recent trip to Colorado, we saw SOOOoo many trucks on the highway pulling trailers full of toys. Both two and four wheeled versions.
Lucky bast.....
All I've got is a 17.5 Horsepower Craftsman riding mower.

Bob

James Romeyn · « **Reply #6 on:** 11 Aug 2008, 10:54 pm »

Quote from: Bob in St. Louis on 7 Aug 2008, 06:32 pm

...All I've got is a 17.5 Horsepower Craftsman riding mower.

Bob

Hey, the local farmers & ranchers just stare & drool all over those riding mowers parked in front of the local Sears down the block!

These local Mormons have their kids out mowing the lawn about two weeks after the infant can stand upright; what a system.

Bob in St. Louis · « **Reply #7 on:** 12 Aug 2008, 10:59 am »

That's funny!

James Romeyn · « **Reply #8 on:** 12 Aug 2008, 04:20 pm »

I've since been swayed against the Husaberg by my motorcycle go-to guy (AC facilitator) because of its linkageless rear suspension. Though my favorite handling street bike had no rear suspension linkage, that was decades ago. Obviously, bikes have changed & disregarding an AMA pro-race bike builder's advice is um, risky or worse.

Maybe this '09 Husky 310 instead (a bored-out 250)?

Brief description: http://motorcycledaily.com/12may08_husqvarna.htm