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Steve McQueen's 1971 Husqvarna 400 Cross Under the Hammer
Steve McQueen's 1971 Husqvarna 400 Cross Under the Hammer

20 Jun 2013, 15:08 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / An 1971 Husqvarna 400 Cross previously owned and raced by the legendary Steve McQueen is going under the hammer in Santa Monica, California during a Mecum celebrity items auction. It will be accompa...

 
Red Bull Erzberg Rodeo Hard Enduro Slow Motion
Red Bull Erzberg Rodeo Hard Enduro Slow Motion

18 Jun 2013, 14:00 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / If you're more of an asphalt guy, then prepare to be terrified by all the dirt, rubble, mud, rain and hardships the brave competitors in the 2013 Red Bull Hare Scramble had to cope with during ...

 
Epic Footage from the 2013 Erzberg Hare Scramble Rodeo
Epic Footage from the 2013 Erzberg Hare Scramble Rodeo

7 Jun 2013, 06:57 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The 19th edition of the insane Erzberg Rodeo is over and reputed rider Graham Jarvis claimed his first victory in this majestic Austrian event. The Erzberg Rodeo is one of the world's toughe...

 
How Much Will Husqvarna Change?
How Much Will Husqvarna Change?

17 May 2013, 15:35 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The motorcycle industry has seen quite a lot of stir during the last weeks, and things are far from being over in the KTM-Husqvarna-Husaberg-BWM equation. There are several things that seem clear, b...

 
Husaberg Dies, Husqvarna Starts  Anew
Husaberg Dies, Husqvarna Starts Anew

16 May 2013, 14:04 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It looks like things are becoming clearer in the matter of KTM, Husqvarna and Husaberg: as the German webjournal Speedweek reports, Husaberg dies, Husqvarna starts anew through it. There will only b...

 
Should We Prepare Husqvarna's Obituaries?
Should We Prepare Husqvarna's Obituaries?

10 May 2013, 15:41 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / I am really sad each time I hear about a nice bike builder kicking the bucket, and with all the economic turmoil around the planet during the last years, it looks like major changes are about to tak...

 
Italian Husqvarna Plant Shuts Down, Production Moves to Austria
Italian Husqvarna Plant Shuts Down, Production Moves to Austria

2 May 2013, 15:36 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Bad and sad news for the region of Varese, Italy, as the new owner of Husqvarna, Pierer Industries AG (a company owned by KTM CEO Stefan Pierer) announced that the Italian production facility will b...

 
Is Husqvarna Dying?
Is Husqvarna Dying?

30 Apr 2013, 10:50 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Bad news from Husqvarna, as GPOne and A&R report: the Husqvarna operations in Varese, Italy have been brought to a halt, after major problems have been discovered. Husqvarna has recently chan...

 
Marc Coma Is Back, Wins the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge
Marc Coma Is Back, Wins the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

16 Apr 2013, 10:09 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Good news for the fans of Marc Coma and KTM: the Spaniard is back on two wheels and it looks like he's more eager to win like he was before. He won the first place in the Abu Dhabi Desert Chall...

 
BMW Motorrad Reports Revenues Up, Profit 80% Down for 2012
BMW Motorrad Reports Revenues Up, Profit 80% Down for 2012

16 Mar 2013, 09:55 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / BMW Motorrad has released their financial data for 2012, and there's both good and less good news. According to the German group, 2012 saw an increase in revenues, but the profits went down. ...

 
Happy 110th Anniversary, Husqvarna!
Happy 110th Anniversary, Husqvarna!

9 Mar 2013, 09:29 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / While all, or at least most eyes, are on Harley-Davidson this year, we have to let the people know, that 2013 is also the 110th anniversary milestone for world-class offroad bike manufacturer Husqva...

 
Husaberg and Husqvarna Back Together under KTM Umbrella
Husaberg and Husqvarna Back Together under KTM Umbrella

22 Feb 2013, 09:13 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / What comes around goes around, they say: after the recent industry stir with the KTM CEO Stefan Pierer buying Husqvarna from BMW, it looks like we've just entered a new era in the history of th...

 
Husqvarna Readies 2015 200cc Bike for India and More for the World
Husqvarna Readies 2015 200cc Bike for India and More for the World

6 Feb 2013, 14:46 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Things are on the move with Husqvarna, just days after the company changed hands, from BMW to KTM CEO Stefan Pierer. Pierer has confirmed the plans for India-built Huskys, sharing a platform with Ba...

 
Stefan Pierer of KTM Details the Husqvarna Deal
Stefan Pierer of KTM Details the Husqvarna Deal

4 Feb 2013, 13:48 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / A lot of people in the motorcycle industry have been wondering how come BMW sold Husqvarna, a brand they had bough only years prior to this move, and even more, how come Stefan Pierer, partly owning...

 
Husqvarna Bought by KTM's CEO Stefan Pierer
Husqvarna Bought by KTM's CEO Stefan Pierer

31 Jan 2013, 13:36 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / As we reported yesterday, the Brits at MCN got wind of Husqvarna changing hands, and all rumors pointed out to KTM as the big buyer. Well, it looks like the deal is actually closed with the signatur...

 
Is BMW Selling Husqvarna to KTM?
Is BMW Selling Husqvarna to KTM?

30 Jan 2013, 13:21 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Here's the latest rumor in the industry, telling about an imminent sale of recently brought-to-life brand Husqvarna. Bought just years ago by industry giant BMW, Husqvarna is rumored to change ...

 
2013 Dakar Ends in Full KTM Glory
2013 Dakar Ends in Full KTM Glory

21 Jan 2013, 10:40 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Now that the 2013 Dakar is over, after more than 8000 km (5,000 miles) across 14 stages and crossing three countries, it's time for looking back and start building strategies for the 2014 compe...

 
2013 Dakar: Verhoeven Takes Stage 12, Injured Barreda Comes Third
2013 Dakar: Verhoeven Takes Stage 12, Injured Barreda Comes Third

18 Jan 2013, 07:54 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / With a comfortable lead Frenchman Despres took thing easy in the 12th stage of the 2013 Dakar, preferring to rather help his team mate Ruben Faria and remain on the safe side to taking unnecessary r...

 
2103 Dakar: Stage 12 with Barreda Bort Still in the Race after Yesterday's Injury
2103 Dakar: Stage 12 with Barreda Bort Still in the Race after Yesterday's Injury

17 Jan 2013, 11:03 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / We can now confirm that Joan Barreda Bort took off in the 12th stage of the 2013 Dakar. There were serious fears that Barreda could retire from the rally after the shoulder injury he sustained yeste...

 
2013 Dakar: Stage 11 and the Hardships of the Fiambala Dunes
2013 Dakar: Stage 11 and the Hardships of the Fiambala Dunes

17 Jan 2013, 10:29 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The 2013 Dakar riders have had a hard time during the Stage 11: rain kept dust and dirt to the ground making visibility no longer a problem for the competitors following in the wake of the front-ru...