Naked Motorcycles

2012Husqvarna Nuda 900R

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The 2012 Husqvarna Nuda 900R is a European naked bike powered by a modified BMW F800R twin-cylinder engine producing 103 horsepower. Built for riders seeking nimble handling and street-focused performance, it combines lightweight agility with sophisticated electronics including switchable engine mappings. Its dry-sump lubrication and liquid cooling ensure reliability during spirited urban and backroad riding.

Capacity: 898.0 ccm
Engine: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 174.0 kg
Seat height: 875 mm
Power: 103.3 HP (76.0 kW) @ 8500 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail15%

Cornering92%

City riding65%

Daily riding55%

Touring40%

Two-up40%

Track75%

Best for: Built primarily for spirited road riding and technical cornering rather than commuting comfort or long-distance touring.
Built for: An aggressive, sharp-handling naked bike with a torquey parallel-twin engine and premium chassis components that reward an active riding style.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for riders seeking a plush, upright touring companion or anyone wanting to venture off-road.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 875mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with tip-toe one foot on the 2012 Husqvarna Nuda 900R, with a relaxed knee angle of around 140 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 898.0 ccm
Power: 103.3 HP (76.0 kW) @ 8500 RPM
CO2 Emissions: 3 CO2 g/km
Torque: 100.0 Nm (10.2 kgf-m) @ 7000 RPM
Engine type: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.5937 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 84.0 x 81.0 mm
Compression: 13.0:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Digital engine management, two engine mappings (switchable by customer)
Lubrication system: Dry sump

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet, multi plate, cable operated

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1495 mm
Overall length: 2190 mm
Overall width: 895 mm
Overall height: 1225 mm
Seat height: 875 mm
Dry weight: 174.0 kg
Wet weight: 195.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 13.00 litres
Reserve fuel capacity: 3.00 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Tubular steel trellis main frame and rear frame, removable passenger footpegs
Front suspension: Sachs Up Side Down fork, ø 48 mm, rebound and compression damping adjustable, spring preload mechanically adjustable
Rear suspension: Cast aluminium dual swingarm, cantilever with Öhlins shock absorber, rebound and compression damping adjustable, spring preload mechanically adjustable, length adjustable (10 mm)
Rake (fork angle): 24.5°
Trail: 101 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc. Brembo four-piston radial calipers with sintered pads
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Brembo two piston caliper
Rear brakes diameter: 265 mm
Front tyre: 120/70-17
Rear tyre: 180/55-17