FE/FC How high will prices go, and will we pay it?

I agree. My 2014 FE501 was less than 9k OTD, tax, title, license setup yadayada. Not sure who is paying that much for the 2015's? Seems they will deal on the Huskies if you're serious.

oh ok that works

The one thing I find strange about the beta is asfar as I know the two strokes all have electric start and you have to remove it to save the weight. They should offer a version for $500,less with no estart for stubborn old guys like myself! Was very very close to going beta and almost walked away from my deposit. But the crown is the crown. Chapter one two or even three

On a serious note this is probably the last new current bike i will probably buy a carryover or a slightly uses bike next time. Gas gas buyers keep in mind a 2015 gas gas is five pounds lighter then a 14!

Ya the problem with that, at least for me is that for example, choosing different front fork springs you pay about $115 extra and they keep the stock springs.. That might be a good deal in some people's mind but since I can do all the work myself and buy the same springs for $90 and I will have the stock springs to sell on ebay It's like I have to buy 2 sets of springs to get what I want. I've had a Beta trials bike and the build quality was excellent. I really wanted to like the Beta but in reality it's made for a shorter rider or someone like Cody Webb with bionic legs that doesn't mind doing a full squat deep knee bend every time he goes from sitting to standing. Build a bike is a step in the right direction but I'd be much happier if they offered a bike already set up for three different weights like 160 lbs 185 lbs and 210 lbs and they all cost the same amount. I did the build a bike on their website and chose all the things I wanted and added $1,000 to an already very expensive bike. So far with my Husky I've sold all the pull off parts except the 4.5 50mm Zoke springs and the TMX carb which I may put back on before I sell it and take the Lectron with me to use on the next bike.

I was at my dealer yesterday. The 501S was $14,250 CAD out the door. Yikes. Cam.

Welcome to the orange orange world.

I have been preaching this for years.

WTF? I'll sell you a used 2014 for $10,000.

I'm riding a 7 year old bike with fresh bodywork to make me feel good. My son's TCX250 is a nicer bike than mine and we got it used just recently. You mentioned a word I didn't understand, new? What's that?

Lets get back into how my te511 was 6500$ to my door.

Of course, no warranty :P


Its not too late

... Might be more than 1 poser in these parts... Probably no real harm and !dangerous ..

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Decades back, when I was a grasshopper, I was driven into the U.S. Army. Made about ~8K the first yr defending the free world. Selfless service to the MAX pretty much ... I actually took a pay cut from my farm work. Got myself an education during my peace-time tour. Got myself a couple of good paying jobs afterwards. Got something else but can't remember what it is....... Now I remember, a good time. I got a good time, daily, and some Husqvarna 250cc dirt bikes of my choice also.

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This is not a newsflash, but prices go up through time. Prices can go down but I'll bet you will not like that either. Your future has just been given. Now what you gonna do?

That 449/511 that is set up just for me and paid-for really looks good. A new bike won't really make me a better rider - I pretty much now know what will put me on the ground with the old girl. I looked at the new TE501 the other day, over $11K at a dealer. Wow!

-Rip off- but they will charge what people are willing to pay.

Most of us dont need the newest bike, unless you have that much to waste. I bought the 310 new, I could afford it at the time but in hindsight I would not buy a new off road bike new again. They devalue by 25% as soon as you wheel them off the floor, if you want a warranty then servicing at a dealer will set you back at least another $1000 over 12 months. I am fast on it but dont use it to its potential, if I work on it im nearly as fast on my 17 year old WR200, its also easier to fix and seems to break less.

mate got a price on a 15 fe350 today which i'm pretty sure he will buy, $14800 on road with fmf pipe and $500 store credit.
Found him a 14 model with 500km on it for 12k but he wants new.....

Wowzza! Maybe I need to sell my 2014 at these prices... I could buy 2 bikes with that kinda $

14,800 DOLLARS THAT

It comes with a truck and trailer I think...
Dealer I got mine from has a left over 2014 KTM 350 EXC for $7700. Not sure where you (Bowser) are from but if you're stateside I could get you the info if you like.

thats Australian dollars not USD, we get ripped hard