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

Makes sense to me, given Pierer's explanation. As mentioned before, new TE449/511 have already seen a significant price drop in Europe recently.

That's the best news I've heard about Husky in a long time!

"... example is, Volkswagen and Audi. They are not in the same space, Audi is one step above Volkswagen." Rajiv Bajaj
I don't believe there exist any practical or mechanical differences between like for like VW and Audi machines, I believe the same is true for the relationship between Husaberg and KTM.
The European Commission should be considering whether Husqvarna's independence can really be assured, it should also be considering where the funding for the purchase is coming from.

Thats fine, you are entitled to think its BS. I dont hold any grudges, A grudge would imply I care about Cagiva, which I dont. The fact remains, *I* dont care what happens to Cagiva.

KTM probably sold more 350s than Husqagiva sold total bikes (10k). That by definition is a niche manufacturer.

Dear Everyone,

I think everyone should take a deep breath and think of only positive outcomes. This could be a very good thing for the Husqvarna brand. BMW was not in a position to sustain the mounting losses and did the marque a great service by selling it to someone who really knows and understands how to build great offroad motorcycles. Pierer as much as stated that with BMW that Husqvarna had lost its way. Now its time to get back to the roots. Without this move BMW would have closed it down at some point as their losses started to approach almost $1Billion, yes with a "B". Everything will work out. My only hope is that the US team in Corona is not affected by this and that they continue on with the brand. Kris Odwarka and the team were really starting to get somewhere. I hope this does not impact them. In any case, Husky has life and a chance to really become itself again. This is a very good moment in the history of the company. Mr. Pierer doesn't suffer long for fools. He will whip the brand into shape. Wait and see!!

Scot Harden

Thanks Scot. One thing puzzles me is that the new boss said Husky is going to its "roots" and mentioned SM and MX. SM I get, but MX puzzles me. What about off-road? I am a bit confused here.

I do agree though that this is a good thing. I just hate waiting though!

True enough... I grew up in the 80's so I remember TC, Scot, Mike Melton, Ed Lojak, Dan A. and Dan S., Dick Burleson etc.. That's what Husky means to me...

I also realize that the off-road dominance of US racing in the 80's might not be what the CEO is referring to. I, selfishly, would love to see the days when Husky dominates off-road. That was what I was hoping anyway. In the end, its too early to tell, but I still think this is an excellent development.

This is what I'm expecting from SP ... Maybe a showing first in EU in the MX stuff ... Then maybe the USA ...

Current bikes are sitting right there as proven with the current crop of EU enduro riders ... Currrent MX 250 bike is a top 5 machine in EU with a top rider and team support ..

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Not sure what will develop an appropriate motorcycle with the specifications and character that belongs to a Husqvarna. means but I'm OK with it.

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This is a racing company president ...Get ready for a glorious ride to podiums across the world's stage ...

Husqvarna dominated SM racing in EU for the last decade almost, before and after the last owner was in charge, AND in the last yr of racing, the 449 bike was a world champion ...



I'm happy to say, SP is an APS (Atomic pumkin Smasher) ... (In the business sense of the word)

And I like how he keeps pointing at the japan bikes saying he'll take market share ... Yea baby, the Husqarna ship has come in with SP as the captain ...


PS -- Its OK to forget about the previous owners ..SP has got them under control I'd guess and is gonna quickly more away from whatever that saga was about ...

From all of this it doesn't look like anything with a husky logo is going to be stepping into zero electric rechargable territory.

No for all this root business and a 100 year plus old company best I can come up with is sassafrass which sends out latteral roots and pops up new trees. Or willow that can make new tres from a piece of branch or trunk.

fran

It bugged you enough to post your first post..... Enjoy those Swedish Huskys, I sure do.