Here's what it says on the Facebook page - I'd earlier found it on a Spanish site, and done a Google Translation, and I put my comments on another site. Basically this bike is like an SXS / a 'Direct from Factory' racer. Much like TZs and Honda RS's (and the new NR250 Moto3 bike), and KTMS Moto3 bikes, from Road Raceing. So, a kitted TC250 2t, as it says. Thr bike was on display together with a KTM (with a rather large bellied pipe!) and a TM300, launching the new Euro 300 series. I assume the TC250 will be a far less 'blinged' version, missing the cone valved forks and other things this has. We find out on the 5th. Dissapointed in this bike, but really not unexpected - as Joedirt put up: "If you look at the bike it will not remind you of KTM, its a very special bike.""I think Pit Beirer lied" Joedirt. Let's hope that much more is to come than a white KTM HUSQVARNA OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES THE TC300 'FACTORY RACING' EDITION Husqvarna has just released a formal PR on the new 300cc MX machine debuted at last weekend‘s Motocross of Nations in Germany, check it out: "Underlining our commitment to two-stroke technology Husqvarna is pleased to announce the unveiling of the very first new-generation Husqvarna to be built – a Factory Racing edition TC300 two-stroke – at the Motocross of Nations, Teutschenthal, Germany, on September 28. "Offering an exciting ‘world first’ look at this brand new 2014 model Husqvarna, which gets it’s official launch at the worldwide press event at Uddevalla, Sweden next week, the TC300 will showcase the machinery available to riders competing in the newly formed European Motocross 300cc two-stroke championship. "Good balance between power and cost: The bike on show at Teutschenthal is the brand new TC250 two-stroke, upgraded to 300cc with accessories soon to be available from the Husky Power range of special parts. "Decorated with official Husqvarna Factory Racing graphics it will feature numerous technical upgrades, among which will be a carbon-fibre rear sub-frame, a full Akrapovic exhaust system, CNC machined hubs and triple clamps, and WP suspension. "Husqvarna will actively support the European Motocross 300cc two-stroke championship, and the wider use of two-stroke engine technology. Offering great acceleration characteristics, easily achievable power and capacity increases, ease of maintenance, and compact design, Husqvarna is fully committed to two-stroke power. "Pit Beirer (Head of Motorsport) said: “Husqvarna is promoting and supporting the new European 300cc two-stroke championship because we think it will be a great class for talented, young, racers. It offers the right balance between great racing and costs. At present we are not involved in the European championship with a direct Factory team, but we are in contact with many riders, through our subsidiaries, and we’ve had a great number of requests regarding our two-stroke bikes for this new championship. In the near future you will see many of our two-stroke bikes competing in not only this exciting, new championship but at race tracks all over the world.” 1Like · Comment
I challenge anyone to buy even a Hot Dog Cooker Company... move the factory to another country... re-establish a sales and distribution network... and come out with all new products in less than a year. Some of this early DISAPPOINTMENT is premature. Give it a year or two. Whatever happens will be better than another BMW coming in stirring things up and bailing !
Himmm... I think I could live with one of these new bikes. The tank/rad shrouds and color scheme remind me of the mid '90s Husky's which I always thought looked cool. I guess this will be the end of cylinder reed valve induction engines for Husqvarna motorcycles.
Amazing how anyone over the age of 12 could be so oblivious to the resources needed to design, test and launch a new motorcycle. It is a motorcycle, not a piece of Tupperware. If they don't do anything to differentiate in the next few years I can see people being disappointed, but right now it sounds like a bunch of old farts with nothing better to do than complain.
It works fine Norm and guys win at the highest levels with it. I personally just prefer linkage bikes for the most part. Like I said i have ridden a few that worked very good. I think you mentioned yourself it has a different feel and takes some setup. Its all good.
PDS Setup is key - particularly when trying someone else's bike, if they aren't the same weight, PDS is going to feel bad. When I first got my 05 KTM 300 EXC, the rear never felt quite right and playing with the clickers and preload only did so much. When I installed the right spring and was able to get the sag settings right, it was a different bike, especially descending. Since the dampening on the PDS system varies according to where you are in the stroke, getting the sag settings spot on is important and they are less forgiving in that regard than a linkage bike.
What I don't understand about all this is husky did not sell enough bikes for the last 2 manufactures to hold onto it and sold in semi small numbers so how is relabeling KTMs going to significantly grow market share for KTM? Basically what did the husky name do for KTM it was not getting prior to them purchasing KTM. I realize it is "Pierer" not "KTM" but I think this is all semantics and they way they could buy husky without a big mess. Another thing is supposedly Pierer was actually given a huge sum of money to take husky so there must have been lots of legacy debt and issues to deal with. Just not clear what the attraction and end game is here. I heard Cagiva bled husky profits dry to fund MV race programs and BMW was out of there comfort zone but still don't see a big up side for Pierer group in doing this. Interesting stuff. The new bike is very good looking, look forward to Oct 5th regardless of the fact they are made over KTM's. I know some people are really excited for white and blue KTMs. One dude i spoke to yesterday did not even know they were KTM/Bergs and thought they were all new bikes. Amazing. In the end I see this as one less choice but at least a new breath of life for "Husqvarna". Honestly I wish they were still made in sweden. Imagine what they would have evolved into today given how great and forward thinking they were then.
I was hoping that what was going on to start with but no it was really smoke and mirrors so KTM could eliminate husky as we know it. I know I sound pissed, i really am not and they can do whatever they like with it just as BMW and Cagiva did. Just simple observations. I'll ride whatever I like.
