2019 Model Year Bikes

New SXF and XCF line for KTM

New FC And FX line for Husky

New RM-Z250...mostly the updates the 450 got, minor engine updates...new suspension

New KX450F...engine, electric start, bodywork, chassis etc

KX250F will be in it’s final year under current gen for ‘19, I could see Kawi leaving it alone like they did with the 450 since there will be a new gen the following year.

New YZ250F, mostly based on what the 450 had done this year.

I’d expect the CRF250R to get some engine tweaks and I think the 450 might get a decent Mid-generation update.

I think YZ65 will be a late ‘18, updated YZ85 would be a ‘19 if I had to guess.

Wonder if I should just wait on getting 18 husky 350 until 19 shows up

ML512 wrote:

New SXF and XCF line for KTM

New FC And FX line for Husky

New RM-Z250...mostly the updates the 450 got, minor engine updates...new suspension

New KX450F...engine, electric start, bodywork, chassis etc

KX250F will be in it’s final year under current gen for ‘19, I could see Kawi leaving it alone like they did with the 450 since there will be a new gen the following year.

New YZ250F, mostly based on what the 450 had done this year.

I’d expect the CRF250R to get some engine tweaks and I think the 450 might get a decent Mid-generation update.

I don’t see any comments on a Suzuki 2 stroke...or two...?

ML512 wrote:

New SXF and XCF line for KTM

New FC And FX line for Husky

New RM-Z250...mostly the updates the 450 got, minor engine updates...new suspension

New KX450F...engine, electric start, bodywork, chassis etc

KX250F will be in it’s final year under current gen for ‘19, I could see Kawi leaving it alone like they did with the 450 since there will be a new gen the following year.

New YZ250F, mostly based on what the 450 had done this year.

I’d expect the CRF250R to get some engine tweaks and I think the 450 might get a decent Mid-generation update.

TeamGreen wrote:

I don’t see any comments on a Suzuki 2 stroke...or two...?

Just wait a few more hours and someone will chime in with the Everts rumor.

ML512 wrote:

New SXF and XCF line for KTM

New FC And FX line for Husky

New RM-Z250...mostly the updates the 450 got, minor engine updates...new suspension

New KX450F...engine, electric start, bodywork, chassis etc

KX250F will be in it’s final year under current gen for ‘19, I could see Kawi leaving it alone like they did with the 450 since there will be a new gen the following year.

New YZ250F, mostly based on what the 450 had done this year.

I’d expect the CRF250R to get some engine tweaks and I think the 450 might get a decent Mid-generation update.

Exciting times i think. Should be a fun year

I would fight my own grandmother ignored it meant KTM will introduce a fuel injected 300XC

the 350 is supposed to have a new engine? power down lower so you dont have to rev the crap out of it. Could be a game changer if true. Seriously, moving the powerband down will wake up the 350 and make it be the bike we all wanted years ago. we will see

2019 RMZ new rear shock. KTM body, with new bladder.

ML512 wrote:

New SXF and XCF line for KTM

New FC And FX line for Husky

New RM-Z250...mostly the updates the 450 got, minor engine updates...new suspension

New KX450F...engine, electric start, bodywork, chassis etc

KX250F will be in it’s final year under current gen for ‘19, I could see Kawi leaving it alone like they did with the 450 since there will be a new gen the following year.

New YZ250F, mostly based on what the 450 had done this year.

I’d expect the CRF250R to get some engine tweaks and I think the 450 might get a decent Mid-generation update.

Michael,

Will there be spring forks on the KX450?

Please say yes .... pleaaaassseeee

Sheriff245 wrote:

Just wait a few more hours and someone will chime in with the Everts rumor.

I remember all of those Evert rumors. Probably wont be happening now.

BobPA wrote:

I would fight my own grandmother ignored it meant KTM will introduce a fuel injected 300XC

Yeah that would be a great all around bike. I would probably buy one as well.

ML512 wrote:

New SXF and XCF line for KTM

New FC And FX line for Husky

New RM-Z250...mostly the updates the 450 got, minor engine updates...new suspension

New KX450F...engine, electric start, bodywork, chassis etc

KX250F will be in it’s final year under current gen for ‘19, I could see Kawi leaving it alone like they did with the 450 since there will be a new gen the following year.

New YZ250F, mostly based on what the 450 had done this year.

I’d expect the CRF250R to get some engine tweaks and I think the 450 might get a decent Mid-generation update.

bvm111 wrote:

Michael,

Will there be spring forks on the KX450?

Please say yes .... pleaaaassseeee

Yup

ML, so are we saying no updated KTM/Husky 2 strokes until 2020?

That new kx450 gonna be sick tho

chuckdavies wrote:

ML, so are we saying no updated KTM/Husky 2 strokes until 2020?

I got an indication from a fairly good source that there will be new 2 strokes for the 2019 line up. That could be wrong though, maybe delayed to 2020?

ML, have you heard anything remarkable about the ‘19 KX450F beyond what you’ve stated? I’ve heard it will be revolutionary and not just evolutionary.

chuckdavies wrote:

ML, so are we saying no updated KTM/Husky 2 strokes until 2020?

Motofinne wrote:

I got an indication from a fairly good source that there will be new 2 strokes for the 2019 line up. That could be wrong though, maybe delayed to 2020?

SX’s should get the new chassis and bodywork for ‘19.

280driver wrote:

ML, have you heard anything remarkable about the ‘19 KX450F beyond what you’ve stated? I’ve heard it will be revolutionary and not just evolutionary.

I hope. If Kawasaki builds a 450 similar to the Austrians, my garage will be all green again.

Bigfoot wrote: [LINK TO IMAGE]

Maico is finally getting rid of the primary chain.

Bigfoot,

That made me laugh, But most of the Vital Members are to young to know that Maico got rid of the Primary Chains in 1983.

Just a little history lesson for the youngsters!

Sheriff245 wrote:

Just wait a few more hours and someone will chime in with the Everts rumor.

Wrong name. Think a bit closer to home.

Bigfoot wrote: [LINK TO IMAGE]

Maico is finally getting rid of the primary chain.

bigmaico wrote:

Bigfoot,

That made me laugh, But most of the Vital Members are to young to know that Maico got rid of the Primary Chains in 1983.

Just a little history lesson for the youngsters!

Somebody with more engineering experience than me once told me that one of the reasons the Maico cornered so well was due to the crankshaft, primary chain and clutch all rotating in the same direction. Apparently, all that steel rotating in the same direction kept the front wheel planted better than having the crankshaft and clutch rotating opposite each other.

Cool thread.

Any spy shots of the KTM 450 pls?.

GPrider wrote:

the 350 is supposed to have a new engine? power down lower so you dont have to rev the crap out of it. Could be a game changer if true. Seriously, moving the powerband down will wake up the 350 and make it be the bike we all wanted years ago. we will see

IMO the current gen has plenty of power/torque down low AND can carry a gear forever! The older generation were weak. I recently jumped on a new one and was very surprised. I had written them off based on a ‘12 I rode ages ago. But, yeah, ‘19 350 due for some updates, be even better, but the current power delivery is magic.

BobPA wrote:

I hope. If Kawasaki builds a 450 similar to the Austrians, my garage will be all green again.

God I sure as hell hope not. There'd be less green in my garage.

Bumping this up..... Anyone have anymore info on upcoming launches they can share? Only roughly 3 months or so away from most releases.

Speeder757 wrote:

Bumping this up..... Anyone have anymore info on upcoming launches they can share? Only roughly 3 months or so away from most releases.

I think Keefer mentioned that KTMs will be here in June or July? KTM is usually the first one out with the new bikes.

Speeder757 wrote:

Bumping this up..... Anyone have anymore info on upcoming launches they can share? Only roughly 3 months or so away from most releases.

Motofinne wrote:

I think Keefer mentioned that KTMs will be here in June or July? KTM is usually the first one out with the new bikes.

Where's here? Finland/Europe or US?