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2011 Husqvarna range

By Alison

Husqvarna took to the 2010 EICMA show with some impressive equipment and we’re not just talking the unusual Husqvarna Mille 3 concept. While we’re not sure what they’re going to do with that model, the big news for 2011 is the Husqvarna SMR449 and SMR511 supermotard models.

Both have been developed off a mix of the enduro and motocross platforms and push the limit in terms of big, powerful supermotard models. The SM range has seen some improvements to the fuel injection system for the new year, while it seems Husqvarna is particularly taken with the SMR630 model in what they call “a racing spirit in a ’street’ bike” and an “Urban Cross” model.

Apart from the technology, Husqvarna’s work on the design has paid off and we have some good looking models on our hands. The SMR630 in particular has all-Italian design and styling in a totally reworked bike. It’s definitely a dirt bike gone city cool and now includes more comfort features like double padding on the seat.

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2011 Husqvarna preview: BMW Husqvarna Motorsport prototype

By Alison

We’ve got no news yet on how on the new BMW Husqvarna Motorsport 450cc prototype faired, but over the weekend the first prototype bike was used at the FIM Enduro World Championship. The bike is competing in the E2 class and is based on a Husqvarna chassis and a BMW Motorrad four-stroke, 450cc engine.

The idea behind the prototype is to pool the experience and resources of Husqvarna and BMW which will now compete in the E2 class under the name of BMW Husqvarna Motorsport. The debut on the weekend follows extensive testing and was ridden by Marko Tarkkala and Andreas Lettenbichler (after an injury to leading rider Juha Salminen).

The testing phase has concluded and while the project was to have seen the two companies competing under the combined banner since the beginning of the season, there have been a few set-backs. The aim is now to keep the BMW G 450 X-based prototype in competition and hopefully come away with some victories, as well.

2011 Husqvarna 450 preview