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Actual news on the KTM purchase of Husqvarna

photoguy_43420 said:
I hope Jon-EIrk Burleson remember the powerhouse Husky was in the US when his dad was part of the company. Maybe he could hire his dad back to Husqvarna. If Scot Harden could come back and Dick Burleson wow how cool could that be.
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I'm going to say Scot will not be coming back.
 
Motosportz said:
I'm sure there is MUCH to sort out and even they don't know the full picture yet or what direction they will ultimately head.
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Putting in some more foundation work for the company first seems OK ... Putting together a team correctly and getting the mid rider guy on it seems good ... Shorty is still in the running there I think ...
 
Tinken said:
Dedicated here means staff that intend to stay with a substantial cut in pay.
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This will be an issue with current HNA employees. It could be argued that BMW/HNA employees were paid a lot more than "industry standards" for a comparable job. I know KTM will not be paying the same kind of money/perks that BMW did for its employees.
 
Huh? What? Bill, can you elaborate please? What are "MCO"s? and what release is scottyr talking about? Has KTM said what's to become of Husky dealers where there is already a crowd of KTM dealers? I fear for small shops that stake a lot of their business on the husky brand.
 
Dirtdame said:
Makes me wonder if Kris Odwarka is still there.:confused:
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Heard Kris went back to BMW As of today I heard Revell,Sharon,Cory,Andy are still there Also Jamie and Cory G are still riding Husky I would think some type of release would get posted so we could know who is still there
Maybe this weeken at the 125 Husky race at Glen Helen more news will come out
All Available Husky fans should try and show some support and come to the 125 race this weeken at Glen Helen
 
I found some information in the normal press releases they send out, who is still there and in what capacity. Not that detailed, but there was some information I did not know.
 
ScottyR said:
This will be an issue with current HNA employees. It could be argued that BMW/HNA employees were paid a lot more than "industry standards" for a comparable job. I know KTM will not be paying the same kind of money/perks that BMW did for its employees.
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Very true. This fact would define "dedicated" for sure. Plus KTM does not even make a car for a "company car" perk. glad that BMW Motoraad and/or Auto gave the opportunity....it is rough out there.
Just wondering if the former KTM NA folks are getting the "benedict Arnold syndrome" treatment from KTM NA now? Hope not as they are good folks.
 
For what it's worth I just read this. Hopefully good news.

"Husqvarna: all models still in production
Noticias Industria​
Industry News
Upon purchase earlier this year of Husqvarna by Pierer Industries AG, owned by Stefan Pierer (CEO of KTM), begins to unravel the future of the Swedish firm and the continuity of their motorcycles. The first news coming about confirm that all Husqvarna models remain in production, including the Nuda 900.


Was handed over by BMW Motorrad at the hands of Pierer Industries AG in late January this year and, after several months of uncertainty, the future of Husqvarna begins to clear after a statement posted on the network by the Commercial Italian Swedish OEM in which "explicitly confirms the ongoing production, sale and service of the entire range, including newly introduced models Strada Terra and 650, and the new Nuda 900 ABS".

In the note sent, the Commercial Division also emphasizes the importance of the 110th anniversary of Husqvarna this year (started production in 1903), and held an international campaign helps reinforce the brand image and support sales.Certainly good news for fans of the European house in particular and the entire two-wheeler segment in general, especially after the uncontrolled rumors in recent months have been growing and circulating about the future of the company. "


Link:
http://translate.google.com/transla...a=X&ei=gOhdUfK3N4i09gSV5YCgAw&ved=0CDsQ7gEwAA
 
Since we're all still speculating...
...Husaberg will be folded back into Husqvarna, leaving KTM and Husqvarna. KTM will remain the high price point model line, Husqvarna will be positioned to compete directly on price/performance with the Japanese bikes. SP will follow the same strategy he used to grow KTM, expand the dealer network and develop bikes for racing. Take market share from the Japanese bikes by investing in racing. He knows racers sell bikes.

Husky has a lot of good things going for it, a few more steps and it could happen.
Dave
 
Earlier, SP pretty clearly sounded the death knell for the Nuda...I'm happily surprised that it's still going to go. Maybe there's a chance I can get one after all...If they'd bring it to the states they'd sell as fast as the Terra and Strada.
 
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