Pit Beirer - Husqvarna News

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Edited Date/Time 9/20/2013 5:35pm
When news broke that Husqvarna had been bought by KTM everyone involved in the sport got excited. It wasn’t just about the leading off-road company in the World buying another brand, but it meant another step in the progress of not only the KTM company, but also the World of Motocross racing.

It was shortly after this news that we also talked to Pit Beirer and he mentioned that we would see a Factory Husqvarna team in the Grand Prix paddock. Suddenly this story became the most exciting story to come out of Europe in many years.

A few months ago, we got hold of Pit Beirer and he mentioned some details, now we have more news. Here is an interview with Mr Beirer about the teams short term progress.

http://www.mxlarge.com/2013/09/18/pit-beirer-interview-husky-news/
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Good little interview Geoff
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Aaryn234 9/18/2013 3:29am
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Two things I am waiting to see with Husqvarna

1 - What they look like
2- What they look like on the podium next season with Waters Smile
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rangot 9/18/2013 3:49am
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They look like Husaberg with linkage, and white plastics.

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steed 2.0 9/18/2013 4:05am
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rangot wrote:
They look like Husaberg with linkage, and white plastics.
Motocross Illustrated wrote:
No way, they won't look that ugly.
calistheman 9/18/2013 4:11am
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Sounds like the bikes are going to be more than just a KTM clone with white plastics....seems promising, can't wait for the release!
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mohammed 9/18/2013 4:46am
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Its good to have tyla back, he will be on a good bike. Can he run top 5? time will tell.
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ga_pike 9/18/2013 5:05am
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rangot wrote:
They look like Husaberg with linkage, and white plastics.
Motocross Illustrated wrote:
No way, they won't look that ugly.
steed 2.0 wrote:
[img]https://www.enduro.de/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/husky.jpg[/img]
I think it would be cool to see Husky run the white, blue, black, and yellow color scheme again. That screams classic Husky to me.
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rangot 9/18/2013 5:21am
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Motocross Illustrated wrote:
No way, they won't look that ugly.
They're actually pretty cool.
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OriolMassot 9/18/2013 5:50am
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I'm really hopping those new Husqvarna's while have something from the last models and not only the colour. I'm really looking forward to see that they won't touch the CR 125 to become a SX 125 red and white.

What is happening with Husaberg? Is disappearing or enduro only?
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rangot 9/18/2013 6:01am
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NO THEY WON'T !!! I tell you once for all, they're white Husaberg with linkage. It's not a guess, it's a fact, at least for the enduro models.
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rangot 9/18/2013 6:20am
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I don't really like the shrouds either, but the color theme looks good.
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steed 2.0 9/18/2013 6:42am
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rangot wrote:
I don't really like the shrouds either, but the color theme looks good.
KTM look alike

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Shawn142 9/18/2013 6:47am
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rangot wrote:
NO THEY WON'T !!! I tell you once for all, they're white Husaberg with linkage. It's not a guess, it's a fact, at least for the...
NO THEY WON'T !!! I tell you once for all, they're white Husaberg with linkage. It's not a guess, it's a fact, at least for the enduro models.
It's already been announced long ago that the leftover Husaberg stock will be the '14 Husky enduro bikes. The MX line will be based on the KTMs.
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I will hold my breath until I see them, but this project is just pure positive, what made me tic a bit extra, was the 300 two stroke they are building for new class. Just to hear a major team/factory being involved in this, aiming for that I crave for is splendid.

Tnx for the interview!!!
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500guy 9/18/2013 1:47pm
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Good stuff, I want to know more about this Todd Waters.

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Alex 9/18/2013 2:46pm
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Todd Waters is quite tall, very strong on the bike and seems to be getting quicker each and every year. I'd be amazed if he doesn't upset a few of the top names next year.
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peelout 9/18/2013 2:55pm
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Motocross Illustrated wrote:
No way, they won't look that ugly.
steed 2.0 wrote:
[img]https://www.enduro.de/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/husky.jpg[/img]
ga_pike wrote:
I think it would be cool to see Husky run the white, blue, black, and yellow color scheme again. That screams classic Husky to me.
i'm only quoting this to see how skinny we can get the pictures by the bottom of the thread.

ps.. those are definitely ugly
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burn1986 9/18/2013 3:01pm
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All Husky needed to do was put a better front fender and radiator shroud on the '08 model. Those bikes were fine before they did the BMW Buck Rogers space bike.
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steed 2.0 wrote:
[img]https://www.enduro.de/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/husky.jpg[/img]
ga_pike wrote:
I think it would be cool to see Husky run the white, blue, black, and yellow color scheme again. That screams classic Husky to me.
peelout wrote:
i'm only quoting this to see how skinny we can get the pictures by the bottom of the thread.

ps.. those are definitely ugly
Will they make 2-strokes like KTM?
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Alex wrote:
Todd Waters is quite tall, very strong on the bike and seems to be getting quicker each and every year. I'd be amazed if he doesn't...
Todd Waters is quite tall, very strong on the bike and seems to be getting quicker each and every year. I'd be amazed if he doesn't upset a few of the top names next year.
No the interviewer (Gobert) has ducks disease ( his ass is close to the ground) which makes Todd look tall
fullfloater 9/18/2013 9:05pm
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So KTM can make the commitment to buy another brand and add redesigned plastics (at least) and market it under the Husky name and Yamaha can't even put new shrouds on the YZ125 and 250. Got it.
fullfloater 9/18/2013 9:09pm
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mt798 wrote:
Will they make 2-strokes like KTM?
Did you open the interview?
Motocross Illustrated 9/18/2013 11:56pm
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500guy wrote:
Good stuff, I want to know more about this Todd Waters.
He is going to surprise a lot of people I think. Good mentality and desire. Plus as strong as an OX it seems.
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The Rock 9/19/2013 12:30am
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DrSweden wrote:
I will hold my breath until I see them, but this project is just pure positive, what made me tic a bit extra, was the 300...
I will hold my breath until I see them, but this project is just pure positive, what made me tic a bit extra, was the 300 two stroke they are building for new class. Just to hear a major team/factory being involved in this, aiming for that I crave for is splendid.

Tnx for the interview!!!
I'm with you on being excited about the new 300cc two stroke.

In July I went riding with some hardcore single track guys. The guy who invited me was on a 300cc KTM and his buddy was on a 250cc GasGas plus had a spare 250cc GasGas in his truck. Alex who also had two more GasGas bikes in his garage at home was excited about the new 300cc Beta he had on order.

It will be interesting to see who else attends this 300cc party in the coming years.
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racerhansen 9/19/2013 12:44am
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DrSweden wrote:
I will hold my breath until I see them, but this project is just pure positive, what made me tic a bit extra, was the 300...
I will hold my breath until I see them, but this project is just pure positive, what made me tic a bit extra, was the 300 two stroke they are building for new class. Just to hear a major team/factory being involved in this, aiming for that I crave for is splendid.

Tnx for the interview!!!
The Rock wrote:
I'm with you on being excited about the new 300cc two stroke. In July I went riding with some hardcore single track guys. The guy who...
I'm with you on being excited about the new 300cc two stroke.

In July I went riding with some hardcore single track guys. The guy who invited me was on a 300cc KTM and his buddy was on a 250cc GasGas plus had a spare 250cc GasGas in his truck. Alex who also had two more GasGas bikes in his garage at home was excited about the new 300cc Beta he had on order.

It will be interesting to see who else attends this 300cc party in the coming years.
You just can't compare a 300cc enduro bike to a true motocross engine. I rode a friend's 300 EXC and it felt a lot slower then my SX 250. But a true 300 motocross engine, like KTM's SXS kit would be really interesting, can't wait to see that bike.
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Crush 9/19/2013 12:46am
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Please god make an FI 300 two stroke!
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racerhansen 9/19/2013 12:47am
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Hopefully they will look something like this

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