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Husqvarna Nuda 900R. BMW's short-life Husqvarna naked.

Husqvarna launched the Nuda 900R in 2012 under BMW ownership — 898cc parallel-twin (F-series-derived BMW engine), aggressive supermoto-style chassis, 105bhp, 188kg dry. Only 3 model years (2012-2014) before BMW sold Husqvarna to KTM. Production stopped immediately under KTM ownership. Cult bike now.

1996
Pre-Nuda (2012 launch)
2006
Pre-Nuda (still)
2016
Nuda 900R · final year
2026
KTM bought Husky 2013, killed Nuda
Continual audits are underway to verify local pricing for every bike in every market. Apologies for any gaps you see while this is in progress.
1996 Pre-Nuda (2012 launch)

Pre-Nuda 900R

Husqvarna had no road naked in 1996 — focused on dirt bikes
BMW bought Husqvarna in 2007 and developed Nuda 900R for road

Nuda 900R not yet — 2012 launch
N/Apre-launch
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2006 Pre-Nuda (still)
No bike for this era

Pre-Nuda 900R

BMW bought Husqvarna in 2007
Nuda 900R was BMW's road-naked Husqvarna — launched 2012

Nuda 900R not yet — 2012 launch
N/Apre-launch
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£8,499
2016 Nuda 900R · final year (2014 killing)
No bike for this era

Husqvarna Nuda 900R (2012-2014)

898cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin (BMW F800-derived)
Husky-designed aggressive chassis, supermoto-style ergonomics

898cc liquid-cooled DOHC parallel-twin (FI)
105bhp
100
188
870
ABSFuel injectionTraction controlRide modesLCD dashBMW-derived twinHusky chassis
Known issues
  • Nuda 900R — BMW-pattern fuel pump (F800-shared) — 2012-13
  • Reg/rec failure — all years
  • KTM bought brand 2013, parts uncertain — post-2014
  • Otherwise BMW reliability
£9,499
£12,800
£4–6.5k
2026 KTM bought Husky 2013 · Nuda killed
No bike for this era

No Nuda 900R

KTM bought Husqvarna from BMW in 2013 — killed Nuda 900R after 2014
Modern Husqvarna lineup (Vitpilen, Svartpilen) is KTM-derived

STATUS · GONE
GONE
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Vitpilen 801 £10,599
// 30-Year Delta

What actually changed.

Husqvarna's BMW era · Nuda 900R · 2012-2014
BMW-Husqvarna Nuda 900R era 2012-2014, 3 years BMW bought Husqvarna in 2007. Developed Nuda 900R using F800 parallel-twin engine in Husky-designed naked chassis. Launched 2012, killed end of 2014 when BMW sold Husky to KTM. Only ~5,000 units made worldwide. Properly cult bike — limited production, BMW reliability, Husky aesthetic.
Why BMW sold Husqvarna Strategy realignment, 2013 BMW sold Husqvarna to KTM's parent (Pierer Mobility) in 2013 after deciding the brand didn't fit BMW Motorrad's strategy. KTM immediately killed the Nuda 900R (and the BMW-derived Husky lineup) and rebooted Husqvarna with KTM-platform bikes from 2014+ (Vitpilen, Svartpilen).
vs Vitpilen 801 (modern Husqvarna) Different parent Vitpilen 801 (2024+, 889cc parallel-twin from KTM 890 Duke, 105bhp): modern KTM-derived. Nuda 900R (2012-2014, 898cc parallel-twin from BMW F800, 105bhp): BMW-derived. Same general role, different parent companies, different engineering. Used Nuda 900R is the rarer collectible.
Real cost trajectory Held value £9,499 Nuda 900R in 2014 (£12,800 today). Used market in 2026: £4-6.5k for clean low-mile. Held value relatively well because of cult status and very limited production. Pay attention to BMW-pattern fuel pump (F800-shared issues), reg/rec, parts availability.
Rider aids count 2 Nuda 900R had FI and ABS as standard. No TC, no ride modes, no electronic suspension. Modest by 2026 standards but acceptable for 2012-launched bike.
Cheapest way in £4k A clean Nuda 900R from 2012-2014. 105bhp BMW F800-derived parallel-twin, Husky-designed naked chassis, that distinctive aggressive aesthetic. Pay attention to fuel pump, reg/rec, parts availability (KTM-era Husky doesn't service BMW-era parts). Specialist BMW Motorrad service for engine parts.
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// Sources

Where these numbers come from

Every figure on this page is from a published manufacturer spec sheet or a reputable review publication. No press junkets, no opinions in the spec data. Inflation calculated using Bank of England's CPI tool.

2012-2014 Husqvarna Nuda 900R Manufacturer specs · MCN archive · Visordown
BMW F800GS / F800S (engine donor) BMW press · MCN
2026 Husqvarna Vitpilen 801 Husqvarna UK 2026 spec sheet · MCN · Bennetts BikeSocial