I was on my way to the kitty food store, so I stopped in at Moto Forza to check out the freshly squeezed Husqvarnas they had just put up and rolled onto the showroom floor. Looks like some nice machines, and I was particularly interested in the two street legal models that they had. I liked the idea of the 350, but somebody who has ridden both, told me that he favored the 500 cc model. I would not care which one Santa brought me (along with a MV Agusta Brutale). A couple of 14s mixed in the line.
Boy, if the 2015 didn't have the gunsite on the shroud I would think I was looking at a husaberg. Come to think of it I was. The 2014 graphics say husqvarna when I look at them though.
at least the italians only discontinued the 2 stroke swedes, and kept making and developing the four stroke models. the italian deal was still bad
Come on guys, what's in a name??? Dirtdame, I hope you've been a good enough girl and Santa treats you right!
I'd get the 500/501 over the 350 as well after riding both. Usually I like the smaller bikes but seem to like the 500 motor better.
No the Italian deal wasn't really bad. It was chapter two........We now have what we have...............But yes we can thank the Italians for that...... I had two of those WMX 125's. Engine stamped Cagiva hec my 1990 ( I believe) said Cagiva on the engine and the date stamp on the engine said 1988.......footpegs etc.....said Cagiva..... I still dug them!!
Mr. Buzz Kill...now when ktm drops all their off road line and concentrates/evolves Husqvarna branded models like Cagiva did, then I'll buy one...don't see it happening tho' even if Mr. S.P. was quoted saying that the 2 brands would run separate R&D and develop their own identities ,sharing common components in the near future....fingers crossed but not holdin' my breath. I will say that the ktm/Husaberg looks mucho better dressed up in Husqvarna colors and logo!
The other day I noticed the warning sticker and it really got me upset. Another control power issue.......... Like Ha Ha I won...... I'll peel it off.......
Yeah, the stock tag attached to the ignition key was an orange and white KTM tag. I hid the tag behind the headlight when I photographed the 350. It can be seen, peaking out in one shot.
I considered buying from a NY dealer, but didn't in the end, as the plate was an option, buying out of State. Canyon did not take Husky on, so I went to 6V in Bradford, PA. My old Husky Dealer, Fran Bottone, is now the service manager there.
