2012 Husqvarna Nuda 900 and 900R
 
Husqvarna Nuda 900 & Nuda
900R
Husqvarna Motorcycles is proud to unveil the first
of a new generation of motorcycles: Nuda 900 and Nuda
900R. These exhilarating new models are the first
to combine the history and race pedigree of Husqvarna
with the technological innovations and engineering
prowess of the BMW Group, and the flair of Italian
styling. The results speak for themselves –
the Nuda 900 and Nuda 900R – two motorcycles
built with soul and passion that is backed up by high
performance developed through years of competition
experience. The first page in the story of the new
Husqvarnas has been turned…
Nuda 900 and Nuda 900R – a taste of
things to come
Developed as a crossover model between a supermoto
and a naked bike, Husqvarna doesn’t feel the
Nuda can be shoehorned into any specific category.
It delivers a sporty, dynamic ride where agility is
balanced perfectly with performance in a bike with
a bold and fresh look. Is it a supermoto? Is it a
naked bike? The Nuda is whatever you want it to be,
but above all it’s a Husqvarna.
Styling
With the factory situated to the north-west of Milan,
Husqvarna’s team of designers draw inspiration
from the passion and flair that encapsulates this
area of Italy. Inside the ‘Centrostile’
a specially selected group of talented young designers
work tirelessly to create the look that is unique
to every Husqvarna, whether it be an on or off-road
model.
Despite being minimalist in its design, every panel
on the Nuda helps define its athletic body, giving
it a sense of dynamic tension that flows the length
of the bike and finishes on the tapered tail that
mimics the aerodynamics of a sports bike. The exposed
trellis frame, high level exhaust and red rocker cover
hint at the performance that lies behind the curvy
body, while the bike’s unique headlight –
its face on the road – glowers intent. Sporty
yet elegant, sleek yet purposeful, the Nuda is bold
Italian styling at its very finest.
The Nuda 900R proudly displays the company’s
distinctive red and white competition colours, made
famous through race success, while the Nuda 900 has
a more subtle black paint scheme.
Engine
Husqvarna understands that the heart and soul of
a motorcycle comes from its engine and so choosing
the right motor formed a crucial part of the Nuda
project. A joint decision was made with BMW’s
engine development team in Munich to use the highly
reliable and technologically advanced F 800 R motor
as a basis for both the Nuda 900 and Nuda 900R –
however it would then be adapted to meet Husqvarna’s
specific needs and demands.
Husqvarna has increased the capacity of the liquid-cooled
parallel twin engine from 798cc to 989cc through 2mm
larger 84mm bore and increased the stroke to 81mm,
up by 5.4mm on the standard engine. The compression
ratio has been raised to 13.0:1 with the use of a
new three-layer cylinder head gasket and the camshafts,
pistons and con rods altered to accommodate a new
design of crankshaft.
To give the Nuda a unique Husqvarna character, the
F 800 R’s 0-degree crank offset angle has been
altered to 315-degrees, creating a dynamic new engine
with a character and feel like no other. Designed
to reflect Husqvarna’s sporting pedigree, this
new configuration not only delivers a more aggressive
racing feel and sound at maximum performance, it also
vastly improves the power and torque characteristics
of the engine. Through the new design of motor with
1mm larger 33mm intake and 28.5mm exhaust valves,
Husqvarna has increased the power to 105 horsepower
and torque to 100Nm while managing to retain the linear,
fluid nature of the power delivery at small throttle
openings and low revs.
To damp the engine’s vibrations, Husqvarna
has altered BMW’s unique compensation balance
rod mechanism to suit the new design of crankshaft
while retaining the dry-sump lubrication system and
30-degree tilted forward cylinder layout.
Despite the boost in both power and torque, the
highly advanced intake manifold fuel injection system
with BMW-KP engine management and two 46mm throttle
valves means the Nuda delivers very low fuel consumption
figures. Despite its sporty 13-litre fuel tank, the
Nuda allows for distances of over 260km between stops.
Finally, to add the Husqvarna stamp to the engine,
the rocker box cover is painted red – a feature
common to all Husqvarna motorcycles.
Chassis
With its vast racing experience, Husqvarna knows
which components to turn to for the ultimate performance
and how to extract the maximum from a chassis. Taking
the F 800 GS steel trellis chassis as a starting point,
Husqvarna has reduced its length by 50mm then added
a stiffer 80mm steering head tube and decreased the
steering head angle to give the Nuda greater agility
at low speed. These modifications make the Nuda perfect
for the urban environment, delivering a rapid turning
response in confined spaces.
To further increase prestige of the Nuda 900R, Husqvarna
has equipped its chassis with the very highest specification
of components. The 48mm Sachs forks are fully adjustable
and the Öhlins shock comes with compression,
rebound and spring preload adjustment as well as a
ride height adjustor. The Nuda 900R’s suspension
is designed to raise the bike’s centre of gravity
compared to the Nuda 900, increasing ground clearance
and improving the handling to deliver a thrilling
and responsive ride.
To create a motorcycle more suited to urban life
or touring, the Nuda 900 comes with preload adjustable
48mm Sachs forks and a fully adjustable Sachs monoshock.
The suspension is set-up to deliver a smoother ride
and make the bike more relaxed and user-friendly while
the seat has a double level to provide greater pillion
comfort and a lower 875mm height compared to the Nuda
900R’s 890mm.
Husqvarna has made the ergonomics and handling a
priority on both models of Nuda and as a result the
bike’s fuel tank is located under the seat to
allow the weight distribution to be as close to the
centre of delivers a safe and comforting ride whatever
the conditions.
This, along with the relaxed and natural riding position,
is certain to be appreciated and exploited in full
by both beginner and expert riders alike.
While both models have radial brake calipers, in
order to further enhance its sporty appeal, the Nuda
900R comes with Brembo monobloc racing brakes with
320mm discs. Constructed out of a single piece of
aluminium for maximum feel and power with minimal
flex, these twin four-piston radial calipers give
the Nuda 900R superior braking power on both the road
and track. The Nuda 900 also features Brembo four-piston
radial calipers and 320mm discs with sintered pads,
delivering powerful, accurate and smooth braking feel
whatever the conditions. Both models use the same
265mm disc and two piston caliper rear brake.
Weight is crucial in making a motorcycle agile and
Husqvarna has managed to keep the mass of the Nuda
900R to less than 174kg, partly thanks to the use
of carbon fibre details and a lightweight sports exhaust
system. Both models of Nuda come with a stainless
steel exhaust muffler, however the 900R has a carbon
fibre clamp, end cap and heat shield.
Accessories
Should owners of the Nuda 900 or Nuda 900R wish to
take full advantage of the motorcycle’s all-round
ability, or simply want to personalize their machine,
Husqvarna has developed a full range of accessories.
Those wishing to take their Nuda touring, either solo
or with a pillion, can enhance the experience with
a high windshield kit and a range of either soft or
hard luggage.
An optional flat or two-level seat is also available.
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