So, is Husaberg gone or simply merged thru marketing? Husaberg still has a 2014 model line on their website. The bikes look good, but barely resembles the previous generation models. I see the steel perimeter frame is similar and I see linkage. Engine looks very KTMish, I don't mind the coloring and graphics. I guess I shouldn't have fallen off the scene for the past 6 months lol
2014 is Husaberg's last year, as they and Husky are being merged. All the Husabergs are PDS bikes and all the Huskys, except the TC85 are linkage bikes. Both Husky and Husaberg, have all KTM sourced engines. The last few years, the Husabergs have had a mixture of spec, that hey picked from all the different KTM lines.
Here's a few new pics and details ... Great pic of the subframe... http://motocrossactionmag.com/Main/News/OFFICAL-PHOTOS-THE-2014-HUSQVARNA-MOTOCROSS-BIKES-10631.aspx
What do you mean by not as good as what Husaberg was the last couple of years? I thought they were the same as the last Berg except for the plastics, linkage and wheels. What else changed?
should we assume the new Huskys will take on 'Berg geometry or KTM? i havent read anything about that yet. also very curious about pricing.
Thanks Norman! All this speculation over the past year has clouded the issue. I noticed this morning that Husqvarna on Facebook posted up their new line. Looks good from pictures and Husaberg shows a 2014 'Enduro' line up and announcement of Husqvarna going back to Sweden and combining what was separated 25 yrs ago. A lot of smoke and mirrors I'd say.
They could have at least changed the shape of the plastics a little bit instead of a straight takeoff from Husaberg
Couple meaning two, a map switch and enduro computer that comes standard might be something different. The full details haven't been released and I have not really studied the owners manuals for the husabergs or experimented riding one. Perhaps he had something else in mind.
That already happened with BMW, my long time dealer left Husky, because of their new corporate model . They brought in a lot of ex KTM people and their ways too. Cagiva USA ran it like a small importer should, flexible and family like. KTM isn't going to be any worse than BMW, to US Dealers.
Trail rider magazine has the enduro line promotional video up on Facebook. Do you know how to post it here?
That already happened with BMW, my long time dealer left Husky, because of their new corporate model . They brought in a lot of ex KTM people and their ways too. Cagiva USA ran it like a small importer should, flexible and family like. KTM isn't going to be any worse than BMW, to US Dealers. Norm remember when Cagiva took over from Husqvarna in July of 1986 dealers started to leave in droves they were not interested in small dealers wanted. That is why in Ohio we have 2, Michigan 2, and Indiana 1. Before Cagiva took over there where like 30 dealers in those three states. So Lets hope it's not ran like Cagiva or BMW ran dealerships and more like it was ran when Husqvarna Sweden ran it. On the lighter side I can't wait to get some of that gear it will go great with my 87 CR 430 the last "real" Husqvarna LOL!
Im already scheming on white plastics and yellow blue and white graphics for my WR cuz Im racing it one more year. I gotta save up for these Kost Too Much prices.
I think Huskies are going to be priced more like jap bikes rather than KTM. I'm to busy to go through my CSI mindset right now though, it's be like a short book lol
The Wife gave me the green light to trade in my Orange for a new Husqvarna. When do they come to Canada?
Man, lucky you! I dont ask my wife if I can buy a bike. Wait...I dont have a wife anymore. Hmmm...correlation? Irony?
