Husqvarna / China

[MJH]

They are running discounts on the inventory in the USA, $750-1500 off list prices, they also have three street legal offerings beside the TR650, which are basically GS650’s in a different form.


http://heroesridehuskys.com/pages/12promo-oct-dec.html

[bigdamo]

They are running discounts on the inventory in the USA, $750-1500 off list prices, they also have three street legal offerings beside the TR650, which are basically GS650’s in a different form.


http://heroesridehuskys.com/pages/12promo-oct-dec.html

Husqvarna are running discounts on 2012 stock in Australia now have been for a couple of months so is Yamaha,Suzuki,Kawasaki etc etc.

Australia got USA excess 2010 Husqvarna TXC stock(they only need recreational rego in some states here)

Most companies want to clear excess 2012 stock.It has been a tough few years for business around the world.The USA imperturbably.

What's your point.

[MJH]

They do not stock transfers, that would defeat the goal of being profitable. They redirect production to markets that can sell it, they discount inventory were it is when they see it is not selling they offer factory to dealer incentives to move it, then curtail the future production that is sent to that market.


They have secondary markets that do not get any allocations, they only get an allocation if the primary markets are not performing, on forecasts.


China will not, if they do at all get 2012 models, they will get 2013 production that would have ordinarily went to other markets.


A good example is the GW250 Suzuki, if you see in come in late to a market then it could mean it is not selling well in the market it was first introduced in, they do have productions runs that build to orders, they are set up to produce set numbers consistently, its not as if they just make less or can make more.

[TB-Racing]

Husqvarna being sold to KTM?
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Ne...ampaign=widget

[MJH]

Stefan Pierer, CEO of KTM, the man behind one of the most coveted motorcycle brands told CNBC-TV18 that despite tough conditions in Europe, the company has reported good sales figures. KTM has met their sales target of 100,000 units in the current year and have expanded its reach in the emerging markets, informed the CEO.

[MJH]

The Baja does not need to be a 650, they can put the 200cc in it they make in India.

Maybe I am wrong but I think that bike would sell like crazy in India and 125cc would have similar sales in Europe?

[euphonius]

Dear MJH, many thanks for posting that quote from KTM CEO Stefan Pierer in an interview with an Indian business reporter. Although the interview is mainly about India, not China, it's definitely worth reading for anyone who cares about China bikes.

The full interview with Pierer showcases how India's top manufacturers -- in this case Bajaj, which owns 47 percent of KTM -- are so much more integrated with the global market than China's brands, which continue to hunker down behind China's intellectual property and market firewalls. It's hard to imagine a Chinese journalist having such a sophisticated and knowledgeable conversation with Pierer or any other international motorsport CEO.

Pierer's comments about Bajaj's alliance with Kawasaki are particularly insightful.

All the walls that China builds around itself just make it more and more stupid and detached from reality.

sigh

[MJH]

I wonder if KTM will peruse production of the retro styled bikes that are currently in prototype?
I wonder how they will address the integrated BMW engine, the 650 is Chinese manufactured.


I think they could drop the 650 single and go in the direction of the Baja and Moab With engines they have or develop for the bikes, the 650 is not ideal and certainly not of any benefit in India’s markets.


The next bikes from KTM are street race bikes, 200cc and 390cc that is the displacement I would like to see in these retro Husqvarna.


MOAB

[MJH]

BMW had a great idea with these, the Baja as a dual sport and also the MOAB as a Motard, it needs lights. But the 650 only offered marginal cost reduction and no access to China to speak of, so in India these designs can come to life and have access to more markets. But they have to lower retail prices to get more market share.


They have to compete with Honda and Kawasaki and what is comming out their operations in Thailand.

[MJH]

KTM is advertising the Duke 200 in Mexico but without a price….her is some feed back on what they feel the prices should be and what they believe they may end up selling for.


http://www.motociclismoonline.com.mx...ra-m%C3%A9xico