Derbi 659 MULHACEN 2006 - Motorcycle specifications, photos

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derbi is investing in niches other than its 50s and 80s market. With a gradual move upmarket, including the launch of the Nude and GPR in 125 displacement, the Spanish manufacturer intends to give life to the astonishing Mulhacén model. The first large-displacement motorcycle in Derbi's history is a scrambler with a strong dirt-track visual identity. It's powered by a 659 cm3 4 T single. It's a familiar engine, and with good reason: it's the mill used in the Yamaha XT 660. Initially a concept car, the Mulhacén seems destined to appeal to bikers looking for originality. With its cute little face, compact size, inverted fork with radial brake caliper, fully digital instrument panel, stylish lines and edgy look, this machine is sure to get noticed. Especially with its hefty price tag approaching the 7,000 euro mark. To justify this price, Derbi has no interest in undercutting the performance of its first "big" bike.

To mark its arrival on the market, Derbi is launching a major operation: since Friday May 26, it has been possible to order one of 100 Mulhacéns in a limited, numbered edition on the www.mulhacen.derbi.com website . This series also features a carbon cover on the fuel tank, and Derbi is offering a Berik brand jacket customized with the Mulhacén 659 logo.

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The term Mulhacén comes from Muley Hacén, the penultimate king of Granada, who, according to legend, was buried on the summit of the highest peak in the Sierra Nevada and gave it his name.

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Key facts Derbi 659 MULHACEN (2006) : What you need to know before you buy

Highlights

A hell of a look
Roadholding
Mono Peps

Weak points

Dry rear shock absorber
Heated pot
Any sound

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Performance

Max speed : approximately 170 km/h (105.60 mph)
Average fuel consumption : 7 liters/100km (0.34 mpg)
Estimated range : 171 km (106 miles)
Calculated range until tank is empty, not verified.

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Specifications Derbi 659 MULHACEN 2006

Chassis: Frame : tubular steel; Fuel capacity : 12 liters (3.17 US gallons); Seat height : 810 mm (31.89 in); Length : 2,085 mm (82.09 in); Width : 800 mm (31.50 in); Min height : 1,109 mm (43.66 in); Wheelbase : 1,386 mm (54.57 in); Dry weight : 162 kg (357 lb)

Front axle: Reverse telehydraulic fork Ø 43 mm, Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in); Braking 1 wave disc Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper; Front tire : 110 / 80 - 18 → Order this type of tire; Pressure : 1.9 bar

Transmission: 5 stage gearbox; Secondary by chain

Rear axle: Mono-damper, Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in); Braking 1 disc Ø 220 mm (8.66 in), single-piston caliper; Rear tire : 150 / 70 - 18 → Order this type of tire; Pressure : 2.1 bar

Motor: single-cylinder , 4 strokes; Injection Ø 44 mm; Cooling system : liquid; 1 ACT; 4 valves per cylinder; 659.70 cc (Bore x stroke: 100 x 84 mm); 47 ch (46.40 hp) to 6,250 rpm; 5.50 mkg to 5,500 rpm; Power-to-weight ratio : 3.49 kg/ch; Weight / torque ratio : 29.45 kg/mkg; Compression : 10 : 1

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Triumph 900 SCRAMBLER 2006

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Fuel consumption

Derbi 659 MULHACEN 2006 : 7 liters/100km (0.34 mpg)

Yamaha MT-03 2006 : 5.20 liters/100km (0.45 mpg)

Triumph 900 SCRAMBLER 2006 : 6.70 liters/100km (0.35 mpg)

Range

Derbi 659 MULHACEN 2006 : 171 km (106 miles)

Yamaha MT-03 2006 : 288 km (179 miles)

Triumph 900 SCRAMBLER 2006 : 248 km (154 miles)

Torque

Derbi 659 MULHACEN 2006 : 5.5 mkg

Yamaha MT-03 2006 : 5.73 mkg

Triumph 900 SCRAMBLER 2006 : 7 mkg

Power

Derbi 659 MULHACEN 2006 : 47 ch (46.40 hp)

Yamaha MT-03 2006 : 45 ch (44.40 hp)

Triumph 900 SCRAMBLER 2006 : 55 ch (54.20 hp)

Power-to-Weight ratio

Derbi 659 MULHACEN 2006 : 3.49 kg/ch

Yamaha MT-03 2006 : 3.94 kg/ch

Triumph 900 SCRAMBLER 2006 : 3.78 kg/ch

Torque-to-Weight ratio

Derbi 659 MULHACEN 2006 : 29.45 kg/mkg

Yamaha MT-03 2006 : 30.54 kg/mkg

Triumph 900 SCRAMBLER 2006 : 29.29 kg/mkg

Speed

Derbi 659 MULHACEN 2006 : approximately 170 km/h (105.60 mph)

Yamaha MT-03 2006 : approximately 165 km/h (102.50 mph)

Triumph 900 SCRAMBLER 2006 : approximately 175 km/h (108.70 mph)

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Bikers' reviews Leave a review - 16 reviews

guigui Model 2006

i admit that this machine has a look that's out of the ordinary.it's different and not to displease.I have a buddy who bought it.he was annoyed with the speedometer, the regulator a breakdown that nailed him to the side of the road, electronics and electricity is not great on this bike. i confirm: the noise is ugly.my buddy bought a pot: it's a little better.it consumes a lot. about 10l per 100 and if you're driving like a fool, of course.it's not the deal of the century. it's just a style but not a very high quality machine. sorry for those who are enthusiastic^^ 02/14/2012 22:34 Rating : 3/5 Respond to guigui

reg19 Model 2006

And come on Thor and I don't know who, it's ugly and it's not powerful enough...you think you're dreaming, we're going to have to give you the motorcycle definition manual again !!!!!!!!!!!
i've just tried it...it's simply brilliant!!! on a freeway you'll be in front with your hypertrophied vacuums, but come on a real mountain pass (not the ones for foreigners, as they say in Savoie)
it's the very essence of motorcycling !!! 08/12/2010 23:13 Rating : 5/5 Respond to reg19

makimotard Model 2006

i've just bought one, it's a really nice bike, I've done 360km in a day, all mountain passes including the ventoux, it's a real pleasure for an old biker like me, it kicks, it holds the road and it brakes really hard. what else can you ask for? it's a real pleasure and for cheap and as a bonus I show off when I park it next to the other bikes. I've had a carbon plate mount done to remove the mudflap, not expensive if you want to enjoy the mould. 05/30/2010 15:30 Rating : 5/5 Respond to makimotard

gromono Model 2006

We've been dreaming of a road-going gromono for a long time, with an original design, simple and light, and now I've fallen for it! Of course, at 4,490 euros, you'd have to be an idiot not to buy this jewel
I've had it for 2 weeks now and I love it: the beast is still being run in and you can already tell how much fun it is to ride, torquey, relatively smooth (!?....it's a gromono!!!.....) compared to the same Yamaha engine (different mapping), happy and eager to take you far.An excellent everyday bike, much more usable than all the hypersports and roadsters that are selling like hotcakes, yet don't do much on bumpy, tricky, curvy country or mountain roads. For me, it's the ideal motorcycle, with great design, equipment and finish that would make any other machine green with envy. Since then, my other motorcycles and my side have stayed in the garage!... it's so good, I'm going back to it right away! hummmmm 06/24/2008 19:29 Rating : 5/5 Respond to gromono

katana Model 2006

strangely enough, I agree with all of them, because they're all right on one or more points: it's got a surprising look, which can be disconcerting (or you love it); I fell for the 320 front end, the anodized fork, the beefy swingarm, in short, the techno look. Of course, on the mold side, it's not a Hayabusa... it's not the same budget, either
4500 E, there's no new 660 at that price, so ... of course, in terms of looks, instead of the "trumpet" exhaust, we can look forward to a nice double Akrapovic titanium under the backsplash. I'll be taking delivery at the end of the month. In the meantime, I'm dreaming - and isn't that what a bike is all about, after all? 05/09/2008 01:43 Rating : 5/5 Respond to katana

gros loup Model 2006

more than a motorcycle hi hi!
see it in real life it's not bad (there's better) i've ridden the becane on circuit (damn she's got the guts! and on the road it's fine!!!
160 and more debrided! a good bike for a beginner or experienced rider :
10/12/2006 19:49 Rating : 5/5 Respond to gros loup

Vieux tarm Model 2006

Holy cow, it's beautiful! Well, since someone's talking about "neo-retro", maybe I like it because I'm an old biker (never)! But I've always loved bikes with an engine, two wheels, handlebars and as little mess as possible on them. There's been one every era, and this one will (I hope) be part of the 2006 vintage. Bravo, Spaniards, if you bring it out, no kidding, I'll buy it! There's at least one advantage to being old: you're less broke than when you were young! 03/06/2006 20:10 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Vieux tarm

gwendoul Model 2006

i think this becane is excellent, how can it be compared to a trail? for once a brand is bringing out a single-track vehicle and what's more a european brand...I could see myself on it but with a pair of bracelets. well done derbi!!!!
01/17/2006 14:15 Rating : 5/5 Respond to gwendoul

sapeur ad Model 2006

it's true that the style can't leave you indifferent. i like it, but its performance isn't as good as a ktm or a yam. too bad 06/11/2005 11:10 Rating : 5/5 Respond to sapeur ad

ted_bundy Model 2006

ah ah voila une petite moto quelle est bien pour débuter : elle a l'air pas trop puissante , maniable , pas trop trop cher , et au moins coté estetique elle change avec son coté dirt bike etats-unienne homologué pour la route .elle me plait cette petite 04/14/2005 14:13 Rating : 5/5 Respond to ted_bundy

Toto Model 2006

Super beautiful! 7000 euros is unfortunately expensive for a mono, but it's almost the price of the 660 xtx. It's the second neo retro scrambler after the Voxan. 03/03/2005 14:41 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Toto

Nicolas Model 2006

In the road-qualified trials style, and outside the well-represented 125 category, Yam has released the 250 Tricker, which looks nice but which they didn't dare import into France.
So, between "I think it's pretty cool" and putting 8,000 euros into it, it's 2. Plus, this version is still a selfish bike... when it could have been the perfect opportunity for 2 people to get away from it all on little country lanes, go to the seaside etc... 01/02/2005 15:08 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Nicolas

pellou Model 2006

Very ugly motorcycle!!!! Plus it's a good little calf with its 660 xtx engine. Better a good KTM 660 12/25/2004 20:32 Rating : 5/5 Respond to pellou

phallais Model 2006

I find it very original. It doesn't look like any other, it's got modern lines, but the exhaust tailpipe in the crotch isn't great. It's worth a try, but I like the concept. 12/25/2004 20:32 Rating : 5/5 Respond to phallais

Tan Model 2006

Totally disagree with Thor!!! I love the aesthetics of the machine (except the exhaust) stripped and high-tech . I love the idea of the Gromono and the 660 of the XT is a very good base. 10-15kg less would have been a plus. Especially as the bike looks small. Where did they put 160Kg? 12/25/2004 20:31 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Tan

Thor Model 2006

I find this bike abominable... I've also noticed that Derbi is content to take its engines from others, which isn't much of a merit... A little more work on the lines would be better, the pots are very ugly, so to speak, and well, a mono on there, that's what... I wouldn't classify this bike in any category, because it's a bit of a mess... 12/25/2004 20:31 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Thor

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