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New Highland 450 MX:
http://www.highland.se/images/450mx/450mx-big.jpg
http://www.highland.se/images/450mx/450mx-big.jpg
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Hmmm, yeah, there is a thread about this on TT. Here is more (including movies):
http://www.highland.se/450mx.aspx
I see a very Husaberg-looking rear fender, a KTM-style front fender (which is now on the Bergs), WP forks...
BUT... the drive is on the right side, the motor does not bear any particular similarity with that of the Husabergs, the frame is Honda inspired, and I think I see a linkage at the bottom of the rear suspension.
So what makes it a descendant of the Berg, except that it comes from the land that also gave us ABBA? Some engineers left Husaberg to spin off their own dirt bike brand?
http://www.highland.se/450mx.aspx
I see a very Husaberg-looking rear fender, a KTM-style front fender (which is now on the Bergs), WP forks...
BUT... the drive is on the right side, the motor does not bear any particular similarity with that of the Husabergs, the frame is Honda inspired, and I think I see a linkage at the bottom of the rear suspension.
So what makes it a descendant of the Berg, except that it comes from the land that also gave us ABBA? Some engineers left Husaberg to spin off their own dirt bike brand?
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LeFrog said:
Nothing really, only that "the very same engineer that designed the original Husqvarna and Husaberg lightweight four strokes designed the Highland". 8O
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LeFrog said:
Did not see it as being necessary. One need only look to the left side of the engine in order to note the similarities. :roll:
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Dale
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albacore said:
Albacore,
You must be psychic. :lol:
Dale
PS
What is it with you and "Flattrack" anyway?
They must be having the same company as KTM do the
plastic.IT SHOULD HAVE OHLINS SUSPENSION ! I can't
see a kick starter in the pictures.His favorite color must
be yellow.People usualy learn from their mistakes(at
least the smart ones do) it should be a good bike.
plastic.IT SHOULD HAVE OHLINS SUSPENSION ! I can't
see a kick starter in the pictures.His favorite color must
be yellow.People usualy learn from their mistakes(at
least the smart ones do) it should be a good bike.
From what I've heard the Highland 450 uses the bottom from the Folan engine that once were used by canondale and the top is from Highlands own twin.
The bike has been seen tested at a couple of track days in SM-trim. The guy testing it is a pretty good competitive rider that says after riding the Highland it's a drag going back to his YZ450.
It seems they have a loooong way until it will come into production but rumors say they will enter races here as soon as next year
Here is a couple of pics from one of these days. The jump could have been a bit longer....
The bike has been seen tested at a couple of track days in SM-trim. The guy testing it is a pretty good competitive rider that says after riding the Highland it's a drag going back to his YZ450.
It seems they have a loooong way until it will come into production but rumors say they will enter races here as soon as next year
Here is a couple of pics from one of these days. The jump could have been a bit longer....
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Hi Jocke_D.
I would be very interested in viewing pictures of the Highland single in action.
Whether dear Urban scratched out the Highland design personally or not, his influence is overwhelming.
Husqvarna, Husaberg, Vor, Vertemati, Folan, Highland and even Honda have his mark.
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Half of this should somewhat outline the 450 single.
keep me posted. If others prove uninterested (being off Husaberg topic as is GNC Dirttrack) please contact me direct @ [email protected]
Sincerely,
Dale
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Urban Larsson is quite a man whom I have had the distinct honor of "talking Tech" in person.
I would be very interested in viewing pictures of the Highland single in action.
Whether dear Urban scratched out the Highland design personally or not, his influence is overwhelming.
Husqvarna, Husaberg, Vor, Vertemati, Folan, Highland and even Honda have his mark.
Half of this should somewhat outline the 450 single.
keep me posted. If others prove uninterested (being off Husaberg topic as is GNC Dirttrack) please contact me direct @ [email protected]
Sincerely,
Dale
PS
Urban Larsson is quite a man whom I have had the distinct honor of "talking Tech" in person.
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t-jet-tim said:
The engine is port injected with a single throttle body.
My Highland "DT" chassis is set up for twin down-draught throttle bodies.
Once (if ever) DOT approved the 950 will be legal for AMA / GNC competition.
So far I have an engine, chassis, Penske shock, triple clamp assembly and a complete Engine management System.
Progress is slow as funding is independent. (ie me)
Example:
http://www.flattrack.com/dc/dcboard.php ... 7656&page=
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t-jet-tim said:
Paper route pays better. :lol:
I don't if they like it or not since you and I sure do 8)LINEAWEAVER said:
Here are a couple of official pics directly from the website
Conceptual art of the supermoto bike (if it looks anything like it i will THINK about deserting my 'Bergs)
Concept of a rally version
There are a few more pics on the webpage, just click "news". There you will also find two small videos of the 450MX racing in a south swedish field.
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Smorgasbord said:
The twin, yes.
So I believe is the single.
Hi,
here are some of the pictures I snapped , as well as the above sm-pic, the first time we met at the track.
They sure seem to have solved the reliability issue, 'coz it has been running for hours and hours without probs at the meets.
They claim to have a 5hp advantage over the jap 450s (CRF/RM-Z).
And no kickstarter, electric.
Regards,
Dave
here are some of the pictures I snapped , as well as the above sm-pic, the first time we met at the track.
They sure seem to have solved the reliability issue, 'coz it has been running for hours and hours without probs at the meets.
They claim to have a 5hp advantage over the jap 450s (CRF/RM-Z).
And no kickstarter, electric.
Regards,
Dave
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