The company began producing motorcycles in 1903 at Huskvarna, Sweden, as a subsidiary of the Husqvarna armament firm.
Rotax also designed, and currently produces, engines for BMW, Aprilia, and Husqvarna motorcycles.
The following year he switched to the Husqvarna factory racing team and repeated as 125cc world champion.
At the time of the design and manufacture of the TR650, the Husqvarna motorcycle brand was owned by BMW Motorrad and this motorcycle shares many parts in common with other BMW models, including the G650GS, F650GS & F800GS.