International Motorcycle Convention

[my_urban_chaos]

Just returned from the Motorcycle convention in Long Beach, CA and saw the New Husky's. Look awesome, like a KTM/Husaberg offspring. Top of the line parts, great styling, proper dirt bikes. However they are definately KTM products. Anyone else go and view the NEW Huskys?

 

[benwiggin2]

no

 

[brentk660]

I really don't get the excitement over the new husky's. KTM is raping the Husqvarna name and tradition to sell more bikes of their design. They took the Husaberg, made a couple tweaks, threw white plastic on them and everyone is impressed with the "new rejuvenated husky" I'm not drinking the orange koolaid. It would be as if Ford bought Chevrolet and threw blue ovals on the Silverado and everyone was impressed. I don't get it.

sorry rant off

 

[New511Guy]

I wonder if those once-again-out-of-work Sweeds can pull another rabbit out of their hat and come up with another new, innovative brand.

 

[Dirtdame]

I saw the four little white and yellow KTMs all by themselves at the show.

 

[HusqRacr]

I really don't get the excitement over the new husky's. KTM is raping the Husqvarna name and tradition to sell more bikes of their design. They took the Husaberg, made a couple tweaks, threw white plastic on them and everyone is impressed with the "new rejuvenated husky" I'm not drinking the orange koolaid. It would be as if Ford bought Chevrolet and threw blue ovals on the Silverado and everyone was impressed. I don't get it.

sorry rant off

I feel ya, I'm bummed to that KTM has taken over and pretty much just changed colors. I visited the Husky factory in Varese back in May and it's sad to know that the place is going to be empty. Last I heard, 200 employees were out of work.

But honestly, you cant be mad at KTM.... If you need someone to be mad at, blame Cagiva and BMW. who both wanted to off the brand. I'm thankful that KTM has stepped up and kept the brand going. Especially since Husqvarna could of easily ended up in the hands of a Chinese or Indian company (read Benelli) or be gone all together! True Swedish Husky has been gone for years, dont know exact, but at least over 15.

We'd be blind to see how well KTM's work, look how they dominate most off-road and enduro series.
IMHO, at the end of the day, I want a bike in my garage that makes my mouth water and every time I ride it, I come back smiling. I'll be buying a new bike when they come out (TE300), and am stoked the Husqvarna brand is going to live on. sorry for my rant braapp!!

 

[Bryce]

It's just business. KTM is buying the competition and creating a monopoly (and doing a very good job of it too). They may have some nice bikes, but it is extremely difficult for me to spend $10k+ for a dirt bike...

 

[K5PL5]

I wonder if those once-again-out-of-work Sweeds can pull another rabbit out of their hat and come up with another new, innovative brand.

I think you'll be seeing something interesting from Italy soon.