The retro look goes off road

[MendoDave]

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2008/01/husqvarna-cr450-takes-retro-off-road/

Looks cool to me.

[pennyrobber]

I like it. Nice blend of old and new.

[Timmy Tucker]

I'd hit it!

[brix821]

make the beast with two backs yeah!!!!!

[Timmy Tucker]

This sketch from Oberdan Bezzi shows just how good it could look...

Damn. Got my hopes up, then I read the article. Just an artist's concept.  


The article in the op led me to this concept:



I popped wood when I saw this.

[bikepilot]

Pretty, but there's a reason they did away with those old school ergonomics. 

[SOLOMONster]

I popped wood when I saw this.

+1

Seeing that paint scheme again gives me chills.  Interesting that Ducati, Triumph, etc. have based all their retros off of 60's or early 70's bikes, and Honda goes for their 80's bike.  Why not a retro '69 CB750four?

[Le Pirate]

I love that Husky. Wish it was real