Actual news on the KTM purchase of Husqvarna

Discussion in 'Newsroom' started by Howard V, Mar 4, 2013.

  1. Chaz955i Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Macedonia, Ohio
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1982 125xc
    Other Motorcycles:
    2003 Triumph Speed Triple
    Me too. Glad to see we finally have something in common. Ha!
    Russ likes this.
  2. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    What 'Network'?

    It would be great to have the original text as opposed to a websites interpretation, then translation via a search engine (in this case, google).
    4eyes likes this.
  3. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    These 2 statements have 100% correlation.
  4. K5PL5 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Palmyra, PA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 WR300
    Other Motorcycles:
    03 Suzuki SV1000/73 Honda CB350
    They say scooters are like, ehem "large chicks". They're both fun to ride until your buddies see you. But that thing...?
  5. K5PL5 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Palmyra, PA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 WR300
    Other Motorcycles:
    03 Suzuki SV1000/73 Honda CB350
    Hello, this is husvarna ktm verizon atnt help desk, how is it that i can help you today sir?
    sabortooth likes this.
  6. JonXX Administrator

    Location:
    Bill's Motorcycles Plus
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    360CR 360WR SM610 TC450 TXC250 TC250
    Other Motorcycles:
    Hondas, Harleys, Yammys & a squid
    Oh, I didn't realize that these
    were uncontrolled rumors. They seem to be pretty clear statements from the guy that bought the company.

    I could be wrong.
  7. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    They were indeed crystal clear statements with zero ambiguity.

    Might be fun to point out all the inconsistent and conflicting statements made in the several interviews that were given to European websites/magazines... or I could spend my time doing something more useful.
    oregonsage and water racer like this.
  8. adam6402 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Tulsa, OK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    What's going on here, I thought Husqvarna was a Sweedish enterprise, not Italian? Whose this Pierer guy, sounds French to me?
    4eyes likes this.
  9. Tinken Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Hesperia, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    MY12 WR511
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha
    I agree with you on your speculation, but Husqvarna will host the new products and features before being implemented into the KTM models making it the premier line for new technologies. This will be a very good thing for previous owners bringing up the value of the Husqvarna brand as well as of all previous models.
  10. Boogie Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Red head
    There'll be a 650-690cc supermoto
  11. pvduke Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    ... on the gas...
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    tripple-hondo hoosk...
    Other Motorcycles:
    dozens of them, kicked to the curb
    well, one things for sure, they damn sure better have a normal axle nut after all this!

    braaap mreeeep baroooop! weeeee! :banana: :busted: :lol:
    giantjoe, Picklito, huskyduck and 2 others like this.
  12. oregonsage 4st Clerk

    Location:
    Dry Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FX450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha DT400 x 2, BMW G310R
    I suspect they are referring to the internal dealer portal system.
  13. oregonsage 4st Clerk

    Location:
    Dry Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FX450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha DT400 x 2, BMW G310R
    I was thinking that is one way to create differentiation... KTM has 350 and 450......so make Huskys 390 or following more recent tradition 411s that are really 377cc. And put it in the CTS chassis.... Instead of a 690 then 650 or back to 630... Not much to be done on that front at the 125 and 250 level since those are class based and ya need all the size you are allowed.
  14. oregonsage 4st Clerk

    Location:
    Dry Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FX450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha DT400 x 2, BMW G310R
    International corporate intrigue, that's whats goin' on :)
  15. Boogie Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Red head
    HUSQVARNA WILL FIELD A GP TEAM IN 2014

    Pit Beirer. Photo Ray Archer

    Don’t expect a big team, but KTM’s Pit Beirer told MX Large that there will be a Husqvarna motocross team in the 250 GP’s next year (and Beier ought to know since he runs KTM's racing program). Berier says that the new Husky team will not be expected to win the GP’s, but they expect to sign riders who will make the top ten. Beirer also said that Husky will be its own brand—not to be confused with new owner KTM (and that the bikes will probably still be produced in the Varese, Italy, factory as opposed to at KTM’s factory in Mattighofen).

    http://motocrossactionmag.com/mobil...ONS-FRIDAY-NEWS-ROUNDUP-WILL-YOU-DO-9957.aspx
  16. oregonsage 4st Clerk

    Location:
    Dry Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FX450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha DT400 x 2, BMW G310R

    Hey, its is Ty Davis's birthday (click on the MXA article) HAPPY BIRTHDAY TY :applause::banana::cheers:

    April 5...Ty Davis 1969
    Motosportz, guscycle, Ruffus and 3 others like this.
  17. wallybean Mini-Sponsor

    Location:
    Montana
    Damn, I was 12 years old and just starting to work(changing irrigation pipes) to save enough to buy my first dirt bike later that summer. My first Husky was still 2 years away. Happy Birthday TY!!! I could only dream of ever having your talent.
    Tinken likes this.
  18. fletchman45 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    park rapids
    Oh come on. We have lots in common! We like Husky's and CAFE HUSKY !!HA!
  19. fletchman45 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    park rapids
    If they are still made in Italy then this may not be so bad and with proper funding and marketing our semi:cheers: exotic but reliable brand may become, dare I say mainstream????????Do not confuse this with me ever being nice to KTM!!!:thumbsup:
  20. dcg141 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Mississippi
    Awwww..I'm feelin all warm and chummy already


    View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Up1MR_PR6WQ