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EVOLUTION
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A hot-rodded version of BMW’s G650 single set into a new steel frame, with your choice of either street or dual-sport rolling stock.
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RIVALS
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BMW G650GS, Honda XR650L, Kawasaki KLR650, KTM 690 Enduro R, Suzuki DR650SE
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TECH
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Price
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$6999 (Terra), $7499 (Strada)
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Engine type
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l-c single
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Valve train
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DOHC, 4v
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Displacement
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652cc
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Bore x stroke
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100.0 x 83.0mm
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Compression
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12.3:1
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Fuel system
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EFI
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Clutch
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Wet, multi-plate
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Transmission
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5-speed
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Claimed horsepower
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58.0 bhp @ 7250 rpm
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Claimed torque
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44.0 lbs.-ft. @ 5750 rpm
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Frame
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Tubular steel split-backbone
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Front suspension
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Sachs 46mm fork
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Rear suspension
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Sachs shock with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping
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Front brake
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Brembo two-piston caliper, 300mm disc, with ABS (Strada only)
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Rear brake
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Brembo one-piston caliper, 240mm disc, with ABS (Strada only)
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Front tire
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100/80-19 Metzeler Tourance SP (Strada); 90/90-21 Metzeler Sahara Enduro 3 (Terra)
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Rear tire
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140/80-17 Metzeler Tourance SP (Strada); 140/80-18 Metzeler Sahara Enduro 3 (Terra)
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Rake/trail
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26.0 º/4.0 in. (Strada); 27.0 º/4.4 in. (Terra)
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Seat height
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33.8 in. (Strada); 34.4 in. (Terra)
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Wheelbase
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59.1 in.
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Fuel capacity
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3.6 gal.
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Claimed curb weight
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410 lbs. (Strada); 408 lbs. (Terra)
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Color
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Black/white (Strada); red/white (Terra)
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Available
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Now
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Warranty
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12 mo., unlimited mi.
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Contact
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Husqvarna Motorcycles North America
371 Corporate Terrace Circle
Corona, CA 92879
951.268.3600
www.husqvarna-motorcyclesna.com
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VERDICT: 4 out of 5 stars
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Single-cylinder dual-sports celebrate motorcycling’s simple pleasures. These deliver a lot of bang for the buck.
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