Poll - Are you planning to buy a new KTM based husky?

Discussion in 'General (Main)' started by Motosportz, Nov 13, 2013.

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Will you be buying a KTM based husky soon?

Yes 32 vote(s) 20.3%
No 41 vote(s) 25.9%
No as I don't need a new bike 46 vote(s) 29.1%
No because of the cost 19 vote(s) 12.0%
No because i don't like KTMs 20 vote(s) 12.7%
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  1. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    Still wishing I could have the Cagiva built 125/150.
    Dirtdame, Nov 13, 2013
    #21
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  2. Xcuvator Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Scholls Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE450,610 WB165,WR250 WR360 & XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    yes

    You can.
    Get one! :D
    Xcuvator, Nov 13, 2013
    #22

  3. K5PL5 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Palmyra, PA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 WR300
    Other Motorcycles:
    03 Suzuki SV1000/73 Honda CB350
    I will by 2015. Racing the WR for another season.
    K5PL5, Nov 13, 2013
    #23

  4. Xcuvator Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Scholls Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE450,610 WB165,WR250 WR360 & XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    yes
    It is way too early to tell for me until I see what they are selling after the KTMs with different plastic and linkage. 2015-16?
    I like the idea of WR gearboxes and being plate-able. We'll see.
    I have my Italians.
    Price?
    Xcuvator, Nov 13, 2013
    #24

  5. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    Let me rephrase that. I am still wishing that I could AFFORD a Cagiva built 125/150.
    Dirtdame, Nov 13, 2013
    #25

  6. Xcuvator Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Scholls Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE450,610 WB165,WR250 WR360 & XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    yes
    I have a problem selling my older bikes off and moving on, but I get attached to them and I think you have the same problem?
    We are both at the age where a small bore is only tooo good.
    If you get one (again) I think you will wonder why you waited so long.
    Xcuvator, Nov 13, 2013
    #26

  7. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    I have a trio of KDXs, two 200s and a 220. Except for wide open stuff, these little bikes fill the bill nicely. When I got to ride the three sizes of WRs, I liked the 300 the best for its torque, the 125 came in second for being the most nimble, and the 250 came in third, probably mostly because I've already had so many of those in the recent (and distant) past. I swear....if that little WR is still sitting in the shop down in SD when my consolidated loan is paid off in three months, I will probably pounce on it. Oh wait a minute....my health care insurance is going waaaaay up, so strike that last remark.:thumbsdown:
    Dirtdame, Nov 13, 2013
    #27
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  8. guscycle Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Florida
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '99 Husky CR250, '07 Husky WR125,
    Other Motorcycles:
    '10 Husky SMR450, '98 Husky Scooter
    Until I see some "separate" thinking/execution on the Husky, it ain't happening...my current Husky collection will keep me away and happy ,thank you very much....got no need for any other brand either..
    guscycle, Nov 13, 2013
    #28
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  9. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Thats where I am at.

    These new huskys upset me at first because they completely scrapped the italian bikes I love. I am warming up to the new bikes and think if you have money and a good dealer these are probably going to be really good bikes.
    Motosportz, Nov 13, 2013
    #29

  10. Xcuvator Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Scholls Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE450,610 WB165,WR250 WR360 & XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    yes
    I like your spirit.
    Xcuvator, Nov 13, 2013
    #30

  11. Joe Chod Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    upstate NY
    no TE 125 i will keep the 09 144 and wait and wait
    Joe Chod, Nov 13, 2013
    #31

  12. Freaky Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Kidderminster Worcestershire UK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 TE250 x-lite Race ECU/Injector
    If I had the spare cash for a new bike Husky would certainly be high on my list along with Sherco and Beta.
    Freaky, Nov 14, 2013
    #32

  13. Chillybean Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Canberra
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE 310, SM630, 72 WR 250. 89 WR 250
    As long as parts are available for my 310 and 630 I will stick with what I have, love them both and have no need to update.
    Chillybean, Nov 14, 2013
    #33

  14. Zomby woof Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Ontario, Canada
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 CR 150
    If I wanted to be riding a KTM, I would already be doing it. The name on the side of the tank means nothing to me.
    Aside from the fact that they will have nothing in common with the bike that made me a better rider, too many people I know have had problems with theirs for me to take the chance. I will probably look at Gasgas or Beta next.
    Zomby woof, Nov 14, 2013
    #34
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  15. dfeckel Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Medford, NJ
    I said I wasn't going to do it, but I am pouncing on a '14 TXC 310R. These prices are just too good to pass up.

    Even so, I'll be looking very hard at the new Huskys in the 2015 timeframe. It will sting to pay almost double what the 310 is costing, however.
    dfeckel, Nov 14, 2013
    #35
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  16. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Fantastic bike. If I could swing one right now thats what I would be buying.
    Motosportz, Nov 14, 2013
    #36

  17. Mike-AK Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Alaska
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 TE 310
    I'd like to, but I discussed it with my wallet and it said "no."
    Mike-AK, Nov 14, 2013
    #37
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  18. organ donor Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Berlin
    Nooooo! I´m less and less inclined. And am contemplating getting rid of my 630, as I´ve never really liked it. I´ll take a really good look at the CCM with the new 449 lump when (and if) Clews makes it as a sumo. Otherwise, there´s sure to be someone with a good 500-600cc road legal sumo (preferably made in Italy).
    organ donor, Nov 14, 2013
    #38

  19. LandofMotards Moderator

    Location:
    Colorado
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TC250
    They're to expensive for me
    I had the opportunity to race a 13 txc 310 last week and it was amazing. I also love the tc449 and really want to try a 165. Really no reason to pay big bucks for a 14 Husky. If anything I'd be interested in a te250 but not for 8k. I'm not upset with the whole deal. Just disappointed that I can't buy one of each of the "old" ones at the fire sale prices :)
    LandofMotards, Nov 14, 2013
    #39

  20. john01 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Powhatan VA
    I voted no and will be going with Sherco. I hear they handle like a Husky :D:applause:.
    john01, Nov 15, 2013
    #40
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