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I hope those engine cases are strong, since they are also the bash plate
They'll price it at 50% more than KTM, and let the snob appeal do it's work
I was wondering how much awesomer than the KTM (or anybody else's 450) it would hafta be to justify the MSRP they are gonna ask. I didn't account for snob appeal, though.
<edit> I must be getting old. I sound like Jack.
Just read bmw is blending with husky.Maybe this is just the begining???
Nope. BMW has ZERO interest in Husky. Straight from a Husky USA employee.
I agree...owning Husky, who's well versed in off road competition, would be a great alignment. Might even lead to a Husky dealer in Houston. I can't say the Husky guy's name, but he is one who would know about interest from BMW. There have been many rumors about a deal over the past couple months. BMW will do just fine on their own.I heard the opposite from a BMW rep that said they were attempting to purchase Husqvarna. In all honesty, that would be a great move. The only way BMW is going to be able to really compete in that market with the likes of KTM is by partnering with a manufacturer with a similar level of experience.
do fine as far as targeted shares perhaps, but I don't see them up to the challenge of competition from the established players in the off-road racing world.BMW will do just fine on their own.
Agreed. It'd be even nicer to see a larger number of viable motorcycle options for the consumers as well.The future could be very interesting!! Just think of it... right now the Chinese and other non-Japanese manufacturers are starting to test the waters with their new bikes. It would be very cool to see them start dumping money into racing! Of course, I would not expect them to be winning right out of the gate, but it would be fun to see even more brands duking it out on the tracks around the world
Don't forget, BMW has been racing Bajas and Enduros, mostly Europe and Africa, for a great many years and have either dominated or been very hard to beat. They do have the experience in this sort of thing. As for MX, all they need to do is create a different state of tune for the drivetrain and chassis. Not exactly rocket science as they have everyone elses bikes to study. As for reliability, name any competition ready bike that's reliable long term. That's why they only get a 30 day defect warranty. I don't think they'll be any worse.do fine as far as targeted shares perhaps, but I don't see them up to the challenge of competition from the established players in the off-road racing world.
The long distance desert racing enduros are a far cry from GNCC, ISDE, WER, etc....let alone MX, SX, and even SM.Don't forget, BMW has been racing Bajas and Enduros, mostly Europe and Africa.
I heard the opposite from a BMW rep that said they were attempting to purchase Husqvarna. In all honesty, that would be a great move. The only way BMW is going to be able to really compete in that market with the likes of KTM is by partnering with a manufacturer with a similar level of experience.