2027.5 FEs coming tomorrow

craigmx1986 11/4/2026 4:07pm
11/4/2026 4:07pm
craigmx1986 wrote:
I really like the look of both bikes but the husky looks mega!!! Who does the husky suit being 10mm lower ? This is my only concern...

I really like the look of both bikes but the husky looks mega!!! 

Who does the husky suit being 10mm lower ? This is my only concern, I’m going to try reserve one when the uk shops open tomorrow 

PRM31 wrote:
Suits people with shorter legs. It’s still plenty of travel. The ‘less suspension’ Husky still has more rear travel than a Yamaha, and the same as a...

Suits people with shorter legs. 

It’s still plenty of travel. The ‘less suspension’ Husky still has more rear travel than a Yamaha, and the same as a Honda. 

I tried getting one today in England, absolutely no chance, apparently only 5 available and a race team bought them all

I then tried to get the 250 ktm, all pre sold straight away so

I can put a deposit on one in USA which I may do because I’m currently in Houston but shipping it to the uk would be crazy money, I’ll wait for the 28 bikes 

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Smith246 11/8/2026 8:44pm
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Does anyone know if you have a pre order on a factory edition do you get notified if you are actually getting one or do they just turn up eventually?

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Smith246 wrote:
Does anyone know if you have a pre order on a factory edition do you get notified if you are actually getting one or do they...

Does anyone know if you have a pre order on a factory edition do you get notified if you are actually getting one or do they just turn up eventually?

Be keen to know the same. Intending to order one tomorrow. East coast Aus. Was mortified to hear new kawi is $15,800. 

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Smith246 11/8/2026 10:05pm
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Smith246 wrote:
Does anyone know if you have a pre order on a factory edition do you get notified if you are actually getting one or do they...

Does anyone know if you have a pre order on a factory edition do you get notified if you are actually getting one or do they just turn up eventually?

d112 wrote:

Be keen to know the same. Intending to order one tomorrow. East coast Aus. Was mortified to hear new kawi is $15,800. 

I'm in WA and put my order in last week. I have heard there are only 15 coming to our area which is WA, SA and NT. I don't like my odds with only that amount coming in but would like to know before they come if I'm actually getting one or not.

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bosswool2800 11/9/2026 2:34am
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McfloppyNuggets wrote:
Just some of my observations from looking at photos and having a quick look in the manual…Factory triple clamps have offset bolts nowTriple clamps are also...

Just some of my observations from looking at photos and having a quick look in the manual…

  • Factory triple clamps have offset bolts now
  • Triple clamps are also 22 or 24, instead of 22 or 20 like they have been for a few years
  • Forks are 940mm long (10mm shorter than 2019-2026 models)
  • Shock has the highspeed recommended settings listed as “clicks” instead of “turns”. I think this is an error though.
  • Factory wheelset has Excel rims (instead of DID)
  • Digital hour metre has the ability to set service intervals (about time an OEM came out with a system like this)
  • Shock travel increased from 300mm to 317mm

Shorter fork, longer shock 🤔

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wrc777 11/9/2026 4:44am
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McfloppyNuggets wrote:
Just some of my observations from looking at photos and having a quick look in the manual…Factory triple clamps have offset bolts nowTriple clamps are also...

Just some of my observations from looking at photos and having a quick look in the manual…

  • Factory triple clamps have offset bolts now
  • Triple clamps are also 22 or 24, instead of 22 or 20 like they have been for a few years
  • Forks are 940mm long (10mm shorter than 2019-2026 models)
  • Shock has the highspeed recommended settings listed as “clicks” instead of “turns”. I think this is an error though.
  • Factory wheelset has Excel rims (instead of DID)
  • Digital hour metre has the ability to set service intervals (about time an OEM came out with a system like this)
  • Shock travel increased from 300mm to 317mm
bosswool2800 wrote:

Shorter fork, longer shock 🤔

CC forks were also 10mm shorter on the 2024-2027 XC. The chassis balance still feels similar to the 10mm longer air fork. The air fork doesn't even preload the air spring until it settles about 10mm because of the chamber balance bypass.

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The real Sasquatch wrote:
I feel like I would catch my boots on the shrouds of the KTM.  I've had it happen on my old CRF's, in a corner the...

I feel like I would catch my boots on the shrouds of the KTM.  I've had it happen on my old CRF's, in a corner the point sticks into my boot  and has gotten hung up on it and I crashed. That shroud is so pointed I feel like it would be much easier to happen. But that's a tall rider problem.

 

 I like the Husky look better, but the shrouds do feel like they are missing something.  And the KTM looks like it has more area for your knees to slide and grab. Looks like it would help the bike feel more balanced the way the KTM is. 

I think the ktm shrouds wrap inwards quite a bit so catching the point isn’t as likely. Although I haven’t been the biggest fan of the pointy shrouds since they came out in 23. 

Husky nailed the rear half of the bike. Don’t love the rad shroud but it wouldn’t stop me from riding one. 

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Kelz87 1 day ago
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I like seeing the updates, but I can’t help but feel like they’ve gotten progressively uglier over the years. I feel like when Husky first came out with the FC, they nailed the aestheticIMG 2365 3.jpeg?VersionId=BrRyo5klBQw19.OH

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PRM31 1 day ago
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The new suspension actually has more travel than the standard 27s and prior.

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Cayden Thompson 1 day ago
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Kelz87 wrote:
I like seeing the updates, but I can’t help but feel like they’ve gotten progressively uglier over the years. I feel like when Husky first came...

I like seeing the updates, but I can’t help but feel like they’ve gotten progressively uglier over the years. I feel like when Husky first came out with the FC, they nailed the aestheticIMG 2365 3.jpeg?VersionId=BrRyo5klBQw19.OH

Agree 100%

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Tubesteak_Cowboy wrote:

Europeans really yearn to end the side number plate don’t they 

They aim to integrate it into the rear fender like an old Ossa Phantom! Bring back small trucks, and bikes with names!

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Kelz87 wrote:
I like seeing the updates, but I can’t help but feel like they’ve gotten progressively uglier over the years. I feel like when Husky first came...

I like seeing the updates, but I can’t help but feel like they’ve gotten progressively uglier over the years. I feel like when Husky first came out with the FC, they nailed the aestheticIMG 2365 3.jpeg?VersionId=BrRyo5klBQw19.OH

Yea this was the best husky look in my opinion. 

Now it kinda looks one person designs the rear and one designs the front and then however it turns out they squish em together. 

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McfloppyNuggets 1 day ago
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McfloppyNuggets wrote:
Just some of my observations from looking at photos and having a quick look in the manual…Factory triple clamps have offset bolts nowTriple clamps are also...

Just some of my observations from looking at photos and having a quick look in the manual…

  • Factory triple clamps have offset bolts now
  • Triple clamps are also 22 or 24, instead of 22 or 20 like they have been for a few years
  • Forks are 940mm long (10mm shorter than 2019-2026 models)
  • Shock has the highspeed recommended settings listed as “clicks” instead of “turns”. I think this is an error though.
  • Factory wheelset has Excel rims (instead of DID)
  • Digital hour metre has the ability to set service intervals (about time an OEM came out with a system like this)
  • Shock travel increased from 300mm to 317mm
bosswool2800 wrote:

Shorter fork, longer shock 🤔

Shorter fork, more fork travel. Old = 950mm with 310mm travel. New is 940mm with 312.5mm.

Same length shock, more shock travel. Old = 456.3mm with 300mm travel. New is 456.3mm with 317mm.

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