Any news about 2013 ?

[Motosportz]

So if it suits your needs and is so good, buy one !

You will be happy, and we wont have to read the same old posts about, "Dual Sport", 10 Gallon Tanks, Luggage Racks, Mirrors, WR gearboxes, Passenger Pegs, where to mount the sidecar ! etc... for a RACE BIKE !

One other small point, TEs won the Enduro World Championship in both E1 and E2 (thats 250s and 450s for you Trail Riders) and Honda the E3( over 475s ), so KTM didnt win anything last year at WORLD level ! See what can happen when you use them for what they were intended !

Why do you get so upset that some riders somewhere else might like something different and want the brand they love to provide a few simple changes to one model that can be a different US and abroad model? I get tired of hearing rider after riders say "if that had a wider ratio trans and bigger tank option i would buy one. There is already three versions of the bike I just want one with these features. We are talking taller 5th and 6th gears and a tank option on one model of three, why so upset? Sorry it makes you so made almost ALL of us over here want that.

 

[Colo moto]

Or Husky could do what almost every other manufacturer does and have euro spec TE's and US spec TE's. Keep the tight boxes and small tanks that seem to be preferred by most European riders and then switch the production line up and add wider gearing and larger tank that most US and most likely Australian riders prefer.

 

[Runner]

KTM has wide ratio trans and big tanks and wins everything and sells a lot more.

And counter balancers and weigh less! We are not bashing Husky here, just expecting more.

I just came back from Europe and one thing that struck me is how small it is over there. Small are the doorways, streets, houses, distances between towns, many things. A CR box on a DS makes no sense for anyplace bigger than an island. (Isn't Oz a continent?)

 

[kiwitxc]

Yeah but remember that the nice easy air filter access on the KTM's is also the reason that they are the first to require de-watering at the river crossing.

Interesting point, Though I've never seen a KTM drown on the rides I've been on, but we don't go deep for long, 2-3 bike lengths tops if it's getting near the seat. I did wonder at wet enduros why so many KTM guys were taping the front of their air boxes, though again that doesn't seem as popular with the 2012's, guess they got better. I have to confess I've gone to the dark side, pick up a 250SXF sat, gunna really miss the huskies.

 

[ScottyR]

I have been told that 2013 is BNG with the exception of the new 650s.

 

[HUSKYnXJnWI]

I have been told that 2013 is BNG with the exception of the new 650s.

BNG?

Better Newer Greater?

 

[jerbear610]

BiNG ?? Oh no, don't tell me they're going back to the old carbs.... No, I'm stumped ScottyR, care to elaborate.

 

[erktastic]

BNG=Bold New Graphics (an industry term used when there aren't any advances made to a model for the new model year)

 

[DG Harv Serv]

Why do you get so upset that some riders somewhere else might like something different and want the brand they love to provide a few simple changes to one model that can be a different US and abroad model? I get tired of hearing rider after riders say "if that had a wider ratio trans and bigger tank option i would buy one. There is already three versions of the bike I just want one with these features. We are talking taller 5th and 6th gears and a tank option on one model of three, why so upset? Sorry it makes you so made almost ALL of us over here want that.

"You get tired of hearing it " ! We know because you (and a few foot soldiers) pass it on to us with the same old posts !

I get the message everything is "bigger and better" in the good ole USA! LOL ! Great, I'm pleased for you !

But It pisses me off reading the same thing on here week in week out, you buy a race bike and then expect it to be a road bike (or BOTH !).

Sorry but thats like buying a Harley for Moto Cross and then whinge after that its too heavy, and want them to change it for you !

I'm done on this, (and probably this site) but next time you go to type "Wide Ratio" THINK, AM I IN DANGER OF REPEATING MYSELF ??????????

 

[Robert Gulden]

As usual I'm late to the game, but I've been spending all my time looking for the sidecar thread.

 

[Motosportz]

"You get tired of hearing it " ! We know because you (and a few foot soldiers) pass it on to us with the same old posts !

I get the message everything is "bigger and better" in the good ole USA! LOL ! Great, I'm pleased for you !

But It pisses me off reading the same thing on here week in week out, you buy a race bike and then expect it to be a road bike (or BOTH !).

Sorry but thats like buying a Harley for Moto Cross and then whinge after that its too heavy, and want them to change it for you !

I'm done on this, (and probably this site) but next time you go to type "Wide Ratio" THINK, AM I IN DANGER OF REPEATING MYSELF ??????????

Well alrighty then.

 

[krieg]

Well alrighty then.

The axes are a grindin' on the British Isles!

"Don't change anything... even if it won't affect me... still... keep all of them the same for every market"...

Cripes...

 

[Colo moto]

I'm done on this, (and probably this site)

No need to get too worked up DG. Still lots of good info to be found here so don't split just because of a difference of opinion. Lots of riders here don't use the TE for racing. Some do, but most choose to race a TXC or TC. If I'm not mistaken enduro races in Europe require a bike to have lights, kickstand, and maybe blinkers or plates? Our races don't require those things so there is no need to choose the TE as a race bike. Most over here choose it as a dual sport, or just as their 1 bike for all duties. You're right, when used as a race bike, there is very little need for a wider trans or bigger tank, but most over here don't use it to race, thus the desire to have wider gearing and larger tanks that would work better for what most of the US riders use the TE for.

 

[ray_ray]

BNG=Bold New Graphics (an industry term used when there aren't any advances made to a model for the new model year)

~Almost guarantees the current spare parts line, life line, is extended by another yr ... sweet!

 

[duggoey]

No need to get too worked up DG. Still lots of good info to be found here so don't split just because of a difference of opinion. Lots of riders here don't use the TE for racing. Some do, but most choose to race a TXC or TC. If I'm not mistaken enduro races in Europe require a bike to have lights, kickstand, and maybe blinkers or plates? Our races don't require those things so there is no need to choose the TE as a race bike. Most over here choose it as a dual sport, or just as their 1 bike for all duties. You're right, when used as a race bike, there is very little need for a wider trans or bigger tank, but most over here don't use it to race, thus the desire to have wider gearing and larger tanks that would work better for what most of the US riders use the TE for.

Exactly. Look at the market where it is sold and what people want. I dont think its a case of buying something and using it against what it is designed for. When you pay upwards of $11,000 you have the right to be critical. I dont want the bike re-engineered (it is fantastic in 90% of terrain), but alot of riders in Australia and evidently the USA+Canada think the gear spread is too narrow! Simple gearing change especially when ~ 20% of world sales are made in Australia alone.

PS sorry for Hijacking the thread.

 

[QuadExpert]

All they would have to do would be offer a Husky TE\WR (Wide Ratio Tranny) as a factory option at no addition cost & they'd make crapload of Husky faithful ecstatic. Factory oversized tanks options that keep the fuel center of gravity nice & low. They already have awesome bikes. Just a little tweak & they be giant killers.

We went to the Franklin F.M.S.Q race located in Quebec Canada last week end. Husqvarna had several podiums including the top spot in the pro class.
We also Received news from our 2012 tc 250 mx racer that ran his Husky at MX 101. He had 3 out of four holeshots and finished the day with a second overall. Not bad for a bike that apparently has no power!
Giants beware!

 

[ScottyR]

BiNG ?? Oh no, don't tell me they're going back to the old carbs.... No, I'm stumped ScottyR, care to elaborate.

Bold New Graphics

MY13 isnt much of a year for Husky fans if you were hoping for some ground breaking new technology.

 

[QuadExpert]

So if it suits your needs and is so good, buy one !

You will be happy, and we wont have to read the same old posts about, "Dual Sport", 10 Gallon Tanks, Luggage Racks, Mirrors, WR gearboxes, Passenger Pegs, where to mount the sidecar ! etc... for a RACE BIKE !

One other small point, TEs won the Enduro World Championship in both E1 and E2 (thats 250s and 450s for you Trail Riders) and Honda the E3( over 475s ), so KTM didnt win anything last year at WORLD level ! See what can happen when you use them for what they were intended !

Well said!

 

[Xcuvator]

"You get tired of hearing it " ! We know because you (and a few foot soldiers) pass it on to us with the same old posts !

I get the message everything is "bigger and better" in the good ole USA! LOL ! Great, I'm pleased for you !

But It pisses me off reading the same thing on here week in week out, you buy a race bike and then expect it to be a road bike (or BOTH !).

Sorry but thats like buying a Harley for Moto Cross and then whinge after that its too heavy, and want them to change it for you !

I'm done on this, (and probably this site) but next time you go to type "Wide Ratio" THINK, AM I IN DANGER OF REPEATING MYSELF ??????????

I don't know what the reason is for your bitterness after it has been explained to you numerous times that no one is trying to change what is already available from Husqvarna.
Perhaps it has something to do with living where there are limited riding options?
Whatever the reason, I for one hope you reconsider and continue posting here because I think your posts have entertainment value.

 

[lankydoug]

All I want is a street legal 2 stroke WR200 or 250 that is DI, weighs 210 or less and fits a 6'6" 210 pound rider with size 14 boots and the suspension is valved for the single track woods and has a trans like the current WR with a tall 6th gear added. I don't care about the tank as long as they offer a 3+ gal from the factory as an add on. (I'm pretty sure Husky will sell 1 or maybe even two of these) Oh yea and just to be a jerk about I want Husky to stop making all the 4 stroke bikes because I don't like how they sound like wet farts. Oops, I just noticed this thread is on the 4 stroke section so I'll respectfully withdraw my last suggestion.

Seriously all most of you guys are asking for is kind of a like a limited edition desert model, why not test the market with that and see if they sell?