Five new bikes from Husqvarna

The BMW-backed Italian marque, Husqvarna, known for its off-roading motorcycles will soon be launching its road-going portfolio as a part of its five-year company strategy. The range will include five different models starting with a street bike based around BMW's twin-cylinder 800cc Rotax motor that currently powers some of the motorcycles in BMW's GS series.

After having an impressive line-up of off-road bikes, Husqvarna is looking to step into the street bike market with newer road machines. It is a good option to explore more possibilities especially under the umbrella of the BMW Group. The decision to step into the road motorcycle market got a push after the Husqvarna Mille3 Concept displayed at the 2010 EICMA Show garnered a positive response from enthusiasts. The Husqvarna range will be targeted at the youth with its radical design and lightweight dynamics.