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Edited Date/Time 10/10/2013 8:42am
Do the 2014 Huskys look pretty bada--! A lot like a KTM but who cares? The front fender is a little bulky but at least looks better than the Katoom and Yammer! Kind of hoping the 125 comes with a 144 kit.

http://www.vitalmx.com/features/First-Look-2014-Husqvarna-USA-Models,34…
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Racer92 10/9/2013 1:13pm
10/9/2013 1:13pm
That is a sweet lookin' smoker.

They need to give Howerton one of those to play with just for old time sake.
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GrapeApe 10/9/2013 1:17pm
10/9/2013 1:17pm
I like 'em. I don't know why everyone is getting their panties in a bunch because it is a KTM main frame and motor. Isn't that a good thing? I wouldn't want to ride something for 2014 that was rushed together because of the short time period between the KTM purchase and production deadline. I'll be interested to see what they come up with for future models.

dazzlindino 10/9/2013 1:26pm
10/9/2013 1:26pm
glenn helen action will rate the ktm higher..in a head to head test...
cause swedish bikes have a reputation of......
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HenryA 10/9/2013 1:32pm
10/9/2013 1:32pm
Nope, they are lovely. I would pick a new Husky over a KTM, even though it simply is a KTM with white plastic, the Husky got looks.

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philG 10/9/2013 1:32pm
10/9/2013 1:32pm
... want one .

Hoping our team owner sticks with Husky for 2014 ..
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reded 10/9/2013 1:39pm
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Best lookin bike since.....ever!

If I were in the market for a new bike that would be the one.
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Outsider 10/9/2013 1:43pm
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GrapeApe wrote:
I like 'em. I don't know why everyone is getting their panties in a bunch because it is a KTM main frame and motor. Isn't that...
I like 'em. I don't know why everyone is getting their panties in a bunch because it is a KTM main frame and motor. Isn't that a good thing? I wouldn't want to ride something for 2014 that was rushed together because of the short time period between the KTM purchase and production deadline. I'll be interested to see what they come up with for future models.

Black seat cover, carbon fork guards and silencer and it would be sex on wheels
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Racer92 10/9/2013 1:55pm
10/9/2013 1:55pm
Outsider wrote:
Black seat cover, carbon fork guards and silencer and it would be sex on wheels
Yep, that would do it !
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Ing 10/9/2013 2:05pm
10/9/2013 2:05pm
Looks a lot like the mid 80's color scheme.
rocketsocks26 10/9/2013 2:41pm
10/9/2013 2:41pm
I ride ktms. Those huskys are bad ass! I want that 250! Its a ktm anyway!
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BAMX 10/9/2013 2:43pm
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rocketsocks26 wrote:
I ride ktms. Those huskys are bad ass! I want that 250! Its a ktm anyway!
Is it? Or is it a Berg? The subframe doesn't look KTM at all. It does look Berg.
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jndmx 10/9/2013 3:54pm
10/9/2013 3:54pm
For what it's worth;

I spoke with Dowdy when he was riding the Husky a couple years back and he said the thing was a dog on the top end and they could never get the suspension to settle right
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Drtbykr 10/9/2013 3:59pm
10/9/2013 3:59pm
I think it is pure sex....some retro colors with modern technology.
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burn1986 10/9/2013 4:12pm
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jndmx wrote:
For what it's worth; I spoke with Dowdy when he was riding the Husky a couple years back and he said the thing was a dog...
For what it's worth;

I spoke with Dowdy when he was riding the Husky a couple years back and he said the thing was a dog on the top end and they could never get the suspension to settle right
I think Dowdy was riding the BMW hybrid. The 450 was pretty horrid IMO. I'll bet if he tried the Husky 450, it would be night and day better.
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mynewcr250 10/9/2013 4:22pm
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jndmx wrote:
For what it's worth; I spoke with Dowdy when he was riding the Husky a couple years back and he said the thing was a dog...
For what it's worth;

I spoke with Dowdy when he was riding the Husky a couple years back and he said the thing was a dog on the top end and they could never get the suspension to settle right
not even the same bike
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ATKpilot99 10/9/2013 4:23pm
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jndmx wrote:
For what it's worth; I spoke with Dowdy when he was riding the Husky a couple years back and he said the thing was a dog...
For what it's worth;

I spoke with Dowdy when he was riding the Husky a couple years back and he said the thing was a dog on the top end and they could never get the suspension to settle right
burn1986 wrote:
I think Dowdy was riding the BMW hybrid. The 450 was pretty horrid IMO. I'll bet if he tried the Husky 450, it would be night...
I think Dowdy was riding the BMW hybrid. The 450 was pretty horrid IMO. I'll bet if he tried the Husky 450, it would be night and day better.
Yes, he was riding the TC 449

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mx_563 10/9/2013 4:28pm
10/9/2013 4:28pm
I like those white frames, I must admit!

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Overdrive 10/9/2013 4:35pm
10/9/2013 4:35pm
It is a good looking bike, might have to go out and pick one up. I prefer the white plastic to orange any day. Smile
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St Ann More 10/9/2013 4:35pm
10/9/2013 4:35pm
For the most part... i've always liked the look of the Husky's.
motoarmageddon 10/9/2013 4:35pm
10/9/2013 4:35pm
they could have done a lot better...the old TC250 looked pretty good. and the front fender....did they show anyone this fender before production? it looks ok in a profile shot, but other angles make it look hideous
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Trav138 10/9/2013 4:39pm
10/9/2013 4:39pm
Some good lookin bikes. For me Husky has kinda been off the radar the last few years. Not anymore these bikes look great and offer a new complete line of motocrossers both 2 and 4 stroke. Its kickass that more new 2 strokes are on the market. Man some awesome bikes available to us these days from all the brands.
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jndmx 10/9/2013 4:43pm
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jndmx wrote:
For what it's worth; I spoke with Dowdy when he was riding the Husky a couple years back and he said the thing was a dog...
For what it's worth;

I spoke with Dowdy when he was riding the Husky a couple years back and he said the thing was a dog on the top end and they could never get the suspension to settle right
burn1986 wrote:
I think Dowdy was riding the BMW hybrid. The 450 was pretty horrid IMO. I'll bet if he tried the Husky 450, it would be night...
I think Dowdy was riding the BMW hybrid. The 450 was pretty horrid IMO. I'll bet if he tried the Husky 450, it would be night and day better.
He was riding the 2012, not sure if that is the hybrid one you are talking about.

Just tossing that out there by the way, no opinion on them myself.
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TeamGreen 10/9/2013 7:57pm
10/9/2013 7:57pm
Drtbykr wrote:
Andy Jefferson style.
Yes. And he's a big part of the New Husky here in the US.
queen of spodes 10/9/2013 8:03pm
10/9/2013 8:03pm
mx_563 wrote:
I like those white frames, I must admit!
Ditto.. and the blue seat cover with yellow fork guards.. a little color to offset the clean white plastic & frame. I think I'd like it more with silver rims and blue hubs.
queen of spodes 10/9/2013 8:04pm
10/9/2013 8:04pm
ocscottie wrote:
The subframe is a trip... [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2013/10/09/33670/s1200_FE_TE_Chassis.jpg[/img]
The subframe is a trip...

Yeah, and it looks spendy if it ever broke in a crash.
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observer 10/9/2013 8:18pm
10/9/2013 8:18pm
Drtbykr wrote:
Andy Jefferson style.
TeamGreen wrote:
Yes. And he's a big part of the New Husky here in the US.
That's right Manny!
Bet da "Bro-Show" wishes he had such sweet iron! WoohooLaughing
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mx836 10/9/2013 8:25pm
10/9/2013 8:25pm
queen of spodes wrote:
Yeah, and it looks spendy if it ever broke in a crash.
Aren't they all? Laughing

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