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Husqvarna announced 2015 model lineup

What do you think of the 2015 Husky line?

  • I love it, I'm running out to buy one real soon!

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Looks interesting, might buy this year, might not

    Votes: 7 14.6%

  • Incremental change, but nothing great

    Votes: 11 22.9%

  • That's it? I expected more

    Votes: 11 22.9%

  • It's still just a blue and yellow KTM

    Votes: 23 47.9%
  • Total voters
    48
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http://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.co...a-motorcycles-unveil-model-year-15-range.html


SUMMARY OF CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR MY15

Motocross
  • New WP 4CS fork have been specifically designed for Motocross with improved damping
  • New 22mm front axle reduces unsprung weight and increases feeling
  • New linkage geometry with optimized rising rate and weight reduction
  • New shock with 4 mm more stroke and new setting
  • New clutch basket and springs on the FC 250 & FC 350 saves weight and improves consistency
  • New lighter swingarm on the TC 85
  • New fork protectors easier to replace and maintain
  • New handguards for better impact resistance
  • New graphics differentiated from Enduro models
  • New Neken handlebar and bar pad
Enduro
  • New headlight and mask for distinctive Husqvarna looks
  • Same front fender as the Motocross bikes for easier mounting
  • New CNC machined triple clamps adapted to new front fender
  • All models feature the advanced WP 4CS closed cartridge front fork with four separate chambers
  • New clutch basket and springs on the FE 250 & FE 350 saves weight and improves consistency
  • The FE 250 features a longer sixth gear for better transfer capabilities
  • New carburettor setting on the TE125 for better, smoother power delivery
  • New power valve and carburettor setting on the TE 250 for better, smoother power delivery
  • New shorter gearing on TE 250 & TE 300 electric starter aids better starting
  • Both TE 250 and TE 300 feature a new, lighter, more efficient 3Ah battery




My Opinion:
Not much has changed. Some key bullet points include "new headlight mask!" Oooh! Aaaah! There are some more significant changes, but what I'm not seeing is:

custom husky only frame
lower seat heights
a 690 based DS

They're still rebadged KTMs with very little that's uniquely different.
 
Colo moto said:
About what I was expecting. A few modest changes, almost all of them are the same changes made to the 2015 KTM models. The new graphics are a step backwards I think. I much prefer the 2014 graphics to the 2015.
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I was thinking the same thing but my wife prefers the 2015's looks. They're both a step backwards from the Husaberg blue wheels though :)
 
Still no Dualsports....speaking of promises to keep


KEEPING A PROMISE

“When the new era of Husqvarna was announced it was done so with a promise of building a bright future while keeping focused on the brand’s rich heritage and tradition,” asserts Oliver Göhring, Husqvarna Motorcycles GmbH Managing Director.
 
KTM needs to make as much money as they can while they have that market covered.... Then maybe some dual sports. Who knows. Maybe Husqvarna will be a loss leader (tax benefits possibly) for them. Keep it for the hype, the marketing, "The Heritage" bs and see what pops or flops.
 
Dual sport dirt bikes sell, there isn't any doubt there. I suppose the problem is they are more desirable than the regular models so they sit.
 
I got to say I was impressed with the stock 2014 TE 250 Hooskie I road at our clubs NASTY Netra HS course in Tuxedo Ridge, NY. Damn good stock suspension. My buddies w/2014 KTM XCs are hating the fork and they are seasoned A/AA riders. I have a mint 06 YZ250 in my shop I may buy and save about 6 grand. Buys alot of Coors and I know the fork works, big motor but I'll deal w/it. I'll buy a Huskie when I can plate it in NJ.
 
RD5 had a 016 model ktm at the end of the sx season in the states ... He made a comment he was hoping the NEW bike would push him to the next level ... Husky 016 bikes can't be far behind ...

Myself, I never get too excited over new plastic or decals. I'll be riding my red Huskies :)

Good luck with the 015 bikes ...
 
Those "new" ones looks like Husabeg, at last time. When they also show new model line up......Ok some day it will better to buy Ktm, but i love my 2010 model :)
 
Mik-3 said:
Those "new" ones looks like Husabeg, at last time. When they also show new model line up......Ok some day it will better to buy Ktm, but i love my 2010 model :)
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SP has some sales numbers to see now ... real, bottom line, $ sale numbers .... This will weight heavy on what the Husky bikes do in the future ...

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I've asked this question before and no answer given ...

When ktm failed way back in time, before the first buyout of them by whoever, I read their sales number of bike dropped ~30k bikes very quickly causing the failure of the company ... Does anyone remember what happened back then or is this is even true?
 
time for Beta to make some inroads. goes for GG, Sherco & TM too! yellow, blue & white KTMs again plus prices down under just went through the roof apparently(up $500-$1000 for KTM, Husky who knows?)
 
organ donor said:
So where´s my next plated motard coming from?
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Cristini? LOL

Before we all go too far with our comments, including me, I would like to point out that the new 2015 model news appears to be coming from Australia right? if I'm wrong I apologize. My point being, the Australian models already had street legal bikes this year so it's possible the North American market may see a plated model (Enduro) this fall. TBD I guess.
 
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