Husqvarna Concept MOAB

Husqvarna’s Concept MOAB has been designed as a contemporary take on the scrambler theme.

Unveiled at the Milan EICMA bike show, it’s powered by a 650 cc engine that sits inside a perimeter frame, and features 17” wheels with semi-knobbly on / off-road tyres.

Husqvarna Concept MOAB (2011) Front Side 1
Husqvarna Concept MOAB. Scroll down for more images.

The attractive styling is defined by the distinctive tank and long seat unit, while yellow number boards add a finishing touch. As is befitting for a scrambler the handlebars are high and wide, plus they house a neat digital instrument panel in their upper crossbar. There’s also an engine start / stop button that looks suspiciously like it’s been borrowed from one of parent company BMW’s cars.


It’d be a shame if the Concept MOAB didn’t turn into a production model, but undoubtedly Husqvarna is going to gauge public reaction before making the final decision.

Husqvarna Concept MOAB (2011) DashHusqvarna Concept MOAB (2011) Front Side 2

Husqvarna Concept MOAB (2011) Rear SideHusqvarna Concept MOAB (2011) Front Side Detail

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