KTM/Husqvarna... now how will this play out?

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  1. oregonsage 4st Clerk

    Location:
    Dry Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FX450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha DT400 x 2, BMW G310R
    Well, I got into this Husky game because of my dealer, Bills Motorcycles Plus. In the end that may make or break any big changes .... if this deal is bad for our dealers then it will undermine Husky and Im very likely to start riding whatever BMP is selling.

    With Husky as KTM's only direct competitor and the constant business pressure towards efficiency we are likely to start seeing red KTMs/Bergs sooner rather than later at our Husky emporiums. That may not be so bad, but if they take the next step and simply start selling rebadged KTMs or shut down the big H brand...... then things look a lot worse.
    oregonsage, Jan 29, 2013
    #41

  2. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    I'm sure we are over reacting and everything will be fine. :D

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    Motosportz, Jan 29, 2013
    #42
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  3. Tinken Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Hesperia, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    MY12 WR511
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha
    Already knew the 449/511 was to be discontinued after MY13. Not sure I want to invest in a new motor now unless it is made by KTM. At least with the 449 I know I can always get parts for it through BMW.
    Tinken, Jan 29, 2013
    #43

  4. Kevin_TE250 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Boise Idaho
    worried about parts availability for my 04 and... I don't want a Linkless Husky with all the left over crap that KTM doesn't want to use anymore...
    Kevin_TE250, Jan 29, 2013
    #44
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  5. K5PL5 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Palmyra, PA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 WR300
    Other Motorcycles:
    03 Suzuki SV1000/73 Honda CB350
    I must say, Id love me a KTM Freeride..Parked next to my WR and TE of course
    K5PL5, Jan 29, 2013
    #45
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  6. LandofMotards Moderator

    Location:
    Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TC250
    I've been thinking about how much I liked the old yellow and blue on Huskies but this isn't what I meant. It's all my fault lol
    LandofMotards, Jan 29, 2013
    #46
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  7. robertaccio Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    San Diego, Ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 Husqvarna TE300i
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 HusqvarnaTE610, 94 Husaberg FC501
    TM or Beta or Sherco or GasGas etc here I come......

    most likely Beta 350RR. only because TM doesn't have midsze 4T yet.
    robertaccio, Jan 29, 2013
    #47

  8. LandofMotards Moderator

    Location:
    Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TC250
    Just like someone else said. I'm not running away yet. My local deal is awesome.
    LandofMotards, Jan 29, 2013
    #48

  9. K5PL5 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Palmyra, PA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 WR300
    Other Motorcycles:
    03 Suzuki SV1000/73 Honda CB350
    Ive told my Husky dealer before (Toytech) if he starts selling Harleys I might buy a bleedin 72 (New Sportster model).
    K5PL5, Jan 29, 2013
    #49

  10. K5PL5 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Palmyra, PA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 WR300
    Other Motorcycles:
    03 Suzuki SV1000/73 Honda CB350
    What will hurt the Husky dealers if they retain a "brand" is losing the BMW financing.
    K5PL5, Jan 29, 2013
    #50
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  11. ScottyR Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Mitchell, ON
    I can see KTM taking Husqvarna and making it an entry level brand. They are already competing with themselves with Husaberg. No point in having another high end bike to compete with. Honestly, alot of Husky tech is old, but good and it would make an excellent budget friendly off road bike. I think that this deal has just killed any chance of a new 2T from Husqvarna.
    ScottyR, Jan 29, 2013
    #51

  12. WoodsChick Administrator

    Location:
    Oakland, CA Miramonte, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    3 Terras, 2 `07 SM610s, `09 WB165,
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM, GasGas, Suzuki, Honda
    My initial reaction was disgust, followed by sadness, followed by the alarming realization that 5 of the 9 bikes in my garage at the moment are Husqvarnas. I don't know...I just don't see how it can be good as I don't see KTM staying hands-off and allowing the boys in Varese to keep doing their thing. However, it was all doom and gloom when BMW took over and it was actually OK for awhile. Right? Please say yes. Please tell me I'm not just trying to sugar-coat this bitter pill so that it will be easier for me to swallow...
    WoodsChick, Jan 29, 2013
    #52
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  13. rajobigguy Administrator

    Location:
    So.Cal.
    Maybe not, both Husky and KTM have been developing a DI 2T maybe between the two of them they can finally bring it to fruitition.
    rajobigguy, Jan 29, 2013
    #53

  14. Tinken Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Hesperia, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    MY12 WR511
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha
    I'll say yes if I get a cookie?
    Tinken, Jan 29, 2013
    #54

  15. rajobigguy Administrator

    Location:
    So.Cal.
    Life has a way of working itself out. I'm going to keep an open mind on this until I have good reason to believe otherwise.
    rajobigguy, Jan 29, 2013
    #55
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  16. Gotlabs Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Branchville, SC
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    12 CR144 X 2!
    Looks like Ill be saddling up a Beta smoker. Even if ktm leaves Husky alone, I refuse to spend money on anything ktm unless it is the absolute last option.
    Gotlabs, Jan 29, 2013
    #56
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  17. dan s Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    united states N.J
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 wr 250 A-Class
    Keep the husky bucks rolling in and nobody will get hurt.
    dan s, Jan 29, 2013
    #57

  18. Tessier Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    New Hampshire
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE310
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM 990 Adventure
    I have nothing against KTM heck I own a 990 Adventure but it was nice to see someone else making waves in the industry. Apparently they were making to many waves.
    Tessier, Jan 29, 2013
    #58
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  19. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    I heard there is a 2% chance that is not true. (for woodschick)
    Motosportz, Jan 29, 2013
    #59
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  20. K5PL5 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Palmyra, PA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 WR300
    Other Motorcycles:
    03 Suzuki SV1000/73 Honda CB350
    Was He/She from China, Korea, Austria, Sweden, Italy, or Germany?
    K5PL5, Jan 29, 2013
    #60
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