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Wtf Husqvarna being sold to KTM?

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http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/ ... -for-sale/

High-placed motorcycle industry sources have tipped MCN off that BMW is negotiating the sale of Husqvarna to Austrian firm KTM with an announcement expected as early as the end of this week to officially confirm it.

German giant BMW bought Husqvarna from MV Agusta in 2008; just as the world entered a financial crisis but has ploughed huge sums of money into the firm which is based in northern Italy with new road bikes like the Nuda 900 and a complete reworking of the off-road range too.

BMW has not just revamped the range of road and off-road bikes but it has completely renovated the production lines, built a brand new racing and research and development arm along with transferring lots of BMW staff from Munich to Italy to work on the brand.

Now it appears BMW is in the final process of selling Husqvarna to KTM; itself owned by the massive Indian firm Bajaj. One source who didn’t want to be named said: “I do not know if this is a signed deal yet but I understand the final parts of the negotiations are happening now.”

The rumours have reached MCN from multiple sources with some even claiming the deal is going to be announced later this week. Sources in Austria, Germany and Italy are all in broad agreement this is happening.

BMW traditionally refuses to comment on speculation of any kind and this is the same in this case with no response to questions. Husqvarna and KTM are also saying nothing at this stage.

MCN will update this story as soon as there is anything to add.
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Re: Wtf Husqvarna being sold to KTM?

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I wonder if its good or bad? I like my husky, so as long as i can get parts i`m fine with it. Its not like KTMs are bad bikes :shrug:
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I wonder how long before we see them all rebranded as Royal Enfields ... :jack:
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Junior wrote:I wonder if its good or bad? I like my husky, so as long as i can get parts i`m fine with it. Its not like KTMs are bad bikes :shrug:
I can not possibly see this as a "good" thing. Taking two of the most inovative manufacturers and holding them under common ownership; you know the combined R & D budgets are going to be less than they were if they were seperate. Just imagine if GM and Chrysler were owned by the same owner; err government; err union; no wait....
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Sure am glad I am not a Husky dealer.
How many ownership turnovers in recent history?
The winner in this is companies like Gas Gas, Beta and Sherco.
They are building quality products and growing dealers while doing a good job on support. Building a very loyal customer base.
This could be along the lines of why Honda purchased Montesa years ago, seemed like a stupid move till you figure out that now Honda can produce products in Spain for Spanish market and not get slapped with import fees.
Husky is produced in Italy, could give KTM products and nice $$$ advantage over others that will have to pay import fees for that market.
Guess KTM better start making scooters for that is all you see.
I wish them sucess.
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I don't see this as a good thing but hoping for the best since I have two Husky's. It seems all the small manufacture's are being bought up buy the big guys and then they shut'em down.
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It's especially interesting to me, given the Husqvarna/Husaberg/KTM history. Seems a little bit "full circle" at least where the four strokes are concerned.
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