The Husqvarna TR650 is a dual sport motorcycle made by Husqvarna Motorcycles, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pierer Industrie AG,[2] which designs, engineers, manufactures and distributes motocross, enduro and supermoto motorcycles. The company began producing motorcycles in 1903 at Huskvarna, Sweden, as a subsidiary of the Husqvarna armament firm.[3]

Husqvarna TR650
Husqvarna TR650 Terra motorcycle
Husqvarna TR650 Terra 2013
ManufacturerHusqvarna
Also calledTerra / Strada
Parent companyPierer Industrie AG
Production20122013 sold as 2013 & 2014 models
AssemblyCassinetta di Biandronno, Italy
ClassDual-sport motorcycle
Engine652 cc (39.8 cu in)[1] DOHC 4-valves/cyl. liquid-cooled Single Cylinder, with EFI
Bore / stroke100.0 mm × 83.0 mm (3.94 in × 3.27 in)[1]
Compression ratio12.3:1[1]
Top speed170 km/h (110 mph)
Power43 kW (58 hp) @ 7,250 rpm
(Low power model 35 kW (47 hp) @ 7,250 rpm)[1]
Torque59.6 N⋅m (44.0 lbf⋅ft) @ 5,750 rpm
(Low power model 54.2 N⋅m (40.0 lbf⋅ft) @ 5,750 rpm)[1]
Transmissionfive-speed manual
Final drive: #520 O ring sealed chain
Frame typeSplit backbone tubular steel frame
SuspensionFront Sachs Upside Down Fork, Ø 46 Mm
Rear Steel Swingarm With Progressive Link And Sachs Shock Absorber, Spring Preload Mechanically Adjustable, Rebound Damping Adjustable, 7.48 in (190Mm) front/rear wheel travel [1]
BrakesFront Brembo Hydraulically Actuated Single Disc Brake, Ø 300 Mm, Floating Two Caliper Brake
Rear Brembo Hydraulically Actuated Single Disc Brake, Ø 240 Mm, Floating Single Caliper Brake [1]
TyresTerra Metzeler Sahara 3. Front 90/90/21 Rear 140/80/18
Strada Metzeler Tourance EXP. Front 110/80/19 Rear 140/80/17
Wheelbase1,501 mm (59.1 in)
DimensionsL: 2,267 mm (89.3 in)
W: 875 mm (34.4 in)
H: 1,170 mm (46 in)
Seat height860 mm (34 in)
WeightTerra 165 kg (364 lb)
Terra ABS 166 kg (366 lb)
Strada 168 kg (370 lb)[1] (dry)

Terra 183 kg (403 lb)
Terra ABS 184 kg (406 lb)
Strada 186 kg (410 lb)[1] (wet)
Fuel capacity14 L (3.1 imp gal; 3.7 US gal) (including the 2 L reserve) 95RON Fuel
Oil capacity2,000 ml (70 imp fl oz; 68 US fl oz)

It is powered by a liquid-cooled single-cylinder 652cc engine, two camshafts, and delivers 58 hp (43 kW) at 7,250 rpm and maximum torque of 60Nm at 5,750 rpm. Countries with graduated rider licensing offer a reduced power version capable of 48 hp (35 kW) and 54Nm of torque. At the time of the design and manufacture of the TR650, the Husqvarna motorcycle brand was owned by BMW Motorrad and this motorcycle shares many parts in common with other BMW models, including the G650GS, F650GS & F800GS. The engine is based on the BMW engine used in the F650GS/G650 models

The frame is a split-backbone tubular steel frame. Front forks are Sachs 46 mm upside-down telescopic forks while the rear is a dual swing arm made of pentagonal steel tubing with a single rear shock and progressive linkage, also supplied by Sachs.

The compression ratio is 12.3:1.

Alternator: 400W

The TR650 was introduced in the 2013 model year and continues in 2014 as the same model.

Models

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The TR650 comes in two models:

  • The Strada in black or red, has ABS standard, and runs on cast rims, 19" front and 17" rear.
  • The Terra is red, and runs on spoked rims, Front 21", Rear 18" without ABS. In Europe the Terra is available with a 17" spoked rear wheel and ABS.

Optional equipment

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Husqvarna released the following OEM accessories for the TR650 models[4]
Part # 8539523 Alarm System
Part # 8539605 Hand Guards Set
Part # 8539475 Aluminium Skid Plate
Part # 8539549 High Windshield
Part # 8539550 Heated Grips
Part # 8539660 Off-Road Foot Pegs
Part # 8539604 Rear Soft Bag with support
Part # 8540158 Hard sidebags (2 x 33 liters) with side mounting kit and passenger handles

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Husqvarna TR 650 Strada and TR 650 Terra Unveiled « MotorcycleDaily.com – Motorcycle News, Editorials, Product Reviews and Bike Reviews". Motorcycledaily.com. 2012-07-12. Retrieved 2014-02-02.
  2. ^ Siler, Wes (2013-01-30). "KTM acquiring Husqvarna? | RideApart". Hellforleathermagazine.com. Archived from the original on 2013-02-03. Retrieved 2014-02-02.
  3. ^ Walker, Mick (2 October 2006). Motorcycle: Evolution, Design, Passion. The Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore. p. 56. ISBN 978-0-8018-8530-3.
  4. ^ "Husqvarna Motorcycles Australia - TR 650 Special Parts". Husqvarnamotorcycles.com.au. Archived from the original on 2013-12-24. Retrieved 2014-02-02.