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When you were selling GG, there was a shortage of 450s. Now every brand has a 450, from Beta to Yamaha, except for GG. KTM dealers have a lot of non-current inventory and most of it is in big cc four strokes. A couple of months ago there was a Yamaha dealer in New England advertising 2009 WR450s for $4995. We can't compete with those prices. When the pipeline gets cleaned out some, we will bring the 450 into the US. I bet you got a great deal on that 450 KTM. If you didn't, you didn't shop around here in the east because you can buy them at cost. We are bringing in around 500 by the time the year is out. We have only shipped about 275 units. Of those, 46 are on a truck now. Of the remaining units, we have retailed just under 100 units. The first 2 containers were 2010s and 2011s with Sachs suspension. Those units have been the slowest to retail. We shipped 6D and E Start models in early November and those units have been retailing quickly. What else you want to know? Also, we need a NV dealer. When you gonna come back? Clay |
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Cools bikes FI 6 speeds wide ratio trannies LINKAGE rear suspension 18" wheel 2.5 gallon tanks kick and e-start kickstand 168 watt generator on the 350
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http://www.befurious.com/ohlins-vuel...-toda-su-gama/ Sorry, only in spanish. Yes but KTM's is striped of any extras/bling, GG Race model could make a difference here . If they are able to improve quality control and solve some of the annoying details you have a winner.
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The GNCC kids and younger generations don't place as much emphasis on the 6D as you and I do. Everyone understands that Race is the higher end model. When my son was going from a KTM 105 to a bigger bike, I put him on a 250 E start because the biggest problem a short guy has is starting a bike that is a little bit too big, especially when he's stuck on the side of a hill. That's the main reason I would consider an e start 200. The 200 Race would not have e start. |
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Have you guys seen the Mexico Six Days graphics on the KTM? They look bad. The red, green and white Mexican colors look bad on the KTM orange. They looked good on the Gas Gas. Gotta remember that it's just a matter of time before the 6Ds is in a country with national colors that look bad against the GG.
See, guys.....I'm thinking down the road 5 years!!!! LOL!!! Clay Last edited by Clay; 12-22-2010 at 02:06 PM. |
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First....thanks for the kind words. The encouragement is appreciated. Second....I, too, look forward to a street legal/EPA compliant 2T. One concern I have is the cost. Not the cost from the factory but the cost to go through the EPA testing. I'm told $50k for one model family PLUS the additional cost on the permeation tank liner. Plus whatever additional expense we have from the factory for DI (if any). If we bring in 500 units (200/250/300 family) that adds $1k to the cost of the bikes. I think that may be acceptable to the US consumer. Maybe not. But that's something I have to consider in the business. Third....this ain't 06 anymore! Hopefully we're responding a little quicker now although dealer orders have far exceeded my initial expectations. Fourth....I agree that we should always have an entry level unit. Fifth....Simplicity is easier for the factory. They already dislike the fact that we have a different VIN system than the rest of the world. If we are a big enough customer, they will get over those issues. But the point is, the more bikes are the same, within reason, the easier it is for dealers to supply parts and for the factory to build bikes economically. But not everybody wants the same bike. That was the whole point of this thread in the first place. All of you guys have given me good input and I appreciate it! Clay |
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How about Germand BMW owning Italian Husky? I chuckle every time I think of the clash in those cultures! |
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I always want the bikes to come with a headlight. If I can get the Race model I want, it will still have a headlight but will have a number plate in the crate for the guy who wants to take the headlight off. Clay |
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The last 2 years I was at KTM, I was handling Husaberg sales. I think the $9k mark is over the threshold for most off road guys. I heard that a lot. Plus the HB 390 dissappointed a lot of guys. It wasn't strong enough. Robbie Jenks rode a converted 350SXF back in August and said it was like a hopped up 250 but still didn't have enough motor. I have another point to make...... When is the offroad guy going to get pissed at KTM because he is subsidizing the MX buyer? Why is the XCF $500 higher than the SXF? Why is the 150SX $6299 and the 150XC $6999? The 250SX $6699 and the 250 XC $7799??!!! That's an $1100 difference!!!! Why? Because the off road guy is older and has more money and will pay more. When is the KTM offroad guy going to get tired of subsidizing the cost off Roger Decoster and his tattooed spoiled MX kids? Sorry...I got up on my soap box! Clay Last edited by Clay; 12-22-2010 at 02:08 PM. |
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