Actual news on the KTM purchase of Husqvarna

That sounds pretty promising to me. I like the tone of that release. KTM is not going to kill Husky. They have saved it from certain demise under BMWs control.

I hate to add to the crystal ball gazing but.... You would think SP would have to be pretty proud of where he has taken KTM from where it was when he first became involved, its pretty impressive. Maybe he's looking for that "next challenge"?
You could say that it has happened so many times that a "passionate" businessman has attempted to do great things in the motorcycle industry and its all fallen flat, but there is no denying SP has the smarts to pull it off and make Husky a true individual powerhouse.
Thats what Im hoping for anyway....time will tell.

I didn't want to say anything.
Just kidding Lonny.

Some Husky News from our South African Side--


Breaking News: Herlings KTM-Husqvarna Deal

There has just been an unveiling here at the Netherlands GP, with local hero Jeffrey "The Bullit" Herlings announcing that for the 2014 World Championships, he will be riding for the Husqvarna Racing Team. After KTM's recent takeover of the Italian brand, this is seen by many as a way of promoting that bike and elevating its status so that it can start t...o be considered one of the "big six" in the near future.
When asked about his decision, Jeffrey Herlings said: "I'm excited for the opportunity, KTM have been great to me and I believe that with some good testing and work, I can make this new Husqvarna bike competitive for the upcoming year. I always like to challenge myself and I think this could be a great opportunity!"
Of course this will now end speculation about Jeffrey's future in America as Husqvarna are unable to compete stateside due to the bike homologation rules.

All sounds good!

And... where will Jeffrey's bike be built??!

Now THAT is the million dollar question

Sounds like great news. I assumed Herlings was moving to MX1 in 2014 and riding a 350/450 although I don't follow the GP's as much as I would like to. Any news on the class he'll be riding for Husqvarna? Fun kid to watch.

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I hope Jon-EIrk Burleson remember the powerhouse Husky was in the US when his dad was part of the company. Maybe he could hire his dad back to Husqvarna. If Scot Harden could come back and Dick Burleson wow how cool could that be.

Have a listen to Pit Beirer:

http://www.mxlarge.com/news/7912-pit-beirer-interview-husqvarna-factory-team

What's the date on the Herlings to Husky 'story'?

I've certainly not seen it in major Euro MX sites. The Husky being unable to race because of homologation rules - well, there's a bit of BS for you. KTM / Pierer / Husky could just settle that 'issue', quickly. Ala; the way they homologated the bike for Dungeys use.

Herlings - has, so far, expressed no interest in SX - he's an MXer, not a SX wannabe.

And there's Nothing wrong with being either.

That's the main reason some Europeans / other continents / countries riders go to the USA - they want to do SX, moreso than MX - just as Chad Reed, and others, wanted to do SX. Fair enough.

Herlings can / will make multiple fortunes doing the World Championships (through wages, bonuses, contingencies - they exist elsewhere than just the 'states, readers, and at very high levels, for the very highest level riders), European Countries Nationals, and International Races, be they MX, or things like major Beach Races.

Though, he of course, could change his mind - he's only 18.

I know I will be seen as "Debby Downer" but, could that letter possibly say any less? Two "Managing Directors" of what?

Dedicated here means staff that intend to stay with a substantial cut in pay.

"Your existing Husqvarna contact points stay the same." That seems odd, since a lot of staff is already gone....