Just read about the new G650GS . looks very similar to the terra. Also they say the engine is made under contrct by Loncin in China. Does anyone know if this engine is identical to the Terra/Strada Could solve a few issues re mossing etc
Found the thread. http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/some-interesting-tid-bits-on-bmw-ktm-loncin.31740/
There is no new G650GS. That's the old G650GS they've made for 20 years. The Terra was based on the G650 XChallenge. Husky modified it quite a bit, though.
The G650 engines were built by Rotax in Austria originally from 1993 until about the end of 2006. Engines were assembled by Kymco for a short time in China until the bike was discontinued in 2007. In 2008 the engine in these model bikes was replaced with the twin cylinder 798cc engine but they still called the bike a 650 even though it was powered by a 800cc twin. In 2009 the 650 single engines returned and were assembled by Loncin in China using some of the parts still being produced by Rotax. The engines are now being built entirely in China by Loncin to this day and are shipped complete to BMW. Its fairly easy to indentify the early Rotax (Austrian) engines because they were painted silver. The Loncin Engines out of China for the most part have all been painted black. These engines have had only a few updates over the years. Going from Carbs to fuel injection and increasing voltage from the alternator. Other than that it is a proven design and yes the engines in the Huskys are from BMW and the contract with Loncin also.
I guess what got me was the price reduction from 15300nz dollars down to 12000 . Also spoked wheel option and black colour It was article in our local newspaper stating new model base entry Beemer. I paid about same for terra 15 months ago My point was wish I could take terra to bmw for service, moss, parts etc etc Still think terra is the ducks nuts though .5000klicks now and no probe .although I'm not gonna take it down dusty roads with that crap air filter system
Regarding the moss tool, the guys from hex code in Africa may come up with an equivelant to the moss tool, can't wait
