T Those are factory production sales numbers, how those sales are reported as they happen (stale date etc...) is another matter.
The Asphalt And Rubber blog (who love Husky) posted this news with a caveat a few days ago: http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/husqvarna-sales-2012/#more-39128 Hopefully income from the roadbikes will subsidise development of updated strokers and perhaps some big thumpers that are more acceptable to the (rather conservative) dirtbike market. Wait and see I guess.
I was wondering how the street models affected sales. Think of how late of a release the terra and strada are with those kinds of numbers too. Brand awareness is a big part of this. Husky really needs to put out some kids bikes. I don't just mean 2 stroke 65's but some 80-100cc 4's. my son always wants to ride whatever I have (because a 7 year old still thinks I'm cool lol). It would stick with him when's he's older if he was raised on them and they continued to make competitive bikes. I can see husqvarna turning into a much larger brand then what it currently is. The dirt side of the house is nice and all but it would be great to see a completely balanced line. I would love to have a sport bike next to a touring and dirt bike .
I like the brand, I buy them as long as they exist, and I enjoy riding them. Simple process for me. I only worry about what I have control over. P.s I do hope the brand grows and is with us along time. But, with that said - if there is a market and a need, there will always be someone, if not Husqvarna, to provide for that.
