The Untold Truth Behind HUSABERG’s Demise!

People blame KTM, blame Husqvarna, anyone they can for the reasons why Husaberg didn't make it. They had some revolutionary projects, from their 70 degree engines to different design philosophies. Yet, what actually happened that led to the demise of the company?
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[@KRANKiT]

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[@Emily-ou6lq]

Please make a video on Al Baker and the Honda XR story

[@williamrae9954]

I currently have a Husaberg FE390...pulls you through and up hills that others wont...KTM made a huge mistake deleteing that engine design!

[@Chris-uh3cm]

And the 200

[@BradBrother]

I rode a friends Fe390 once. Such a unique bike! Loved the way the engine looked though

[@simontaylor6718]

I bought one new. It's already been claimed by the next generation.

[@earluke2592]

the 70° engines have a slightly raised center of gravity which is perfect for medium slippery hills as it gives you a lot of traction, but is a drawback on very steep hills, as the front comes up easily. Perfect bike for trails and that EFI was rocket solid if you removed the original fuel filters and put in a good one.

[@Jurgy777]

They are tractors! It blew me away being able to take your hand off the throttle in 1st gear and just let the bike chug around on its own - just as long as its not steep.

[@lukecoley1670]

My previous bike was 2006 Husaberg FE550, truly incredible and so ahead of it’s time. Power was heavenly pulling the entire way through the band. Felt lighter than my new yz450 and cornered like a mountain bike. I’ll forever love that backwards left hand kick right drive machine. Cheers Husaberg engineers, you guys built things worth being celebrated

[@Metodisten]

This is something that irritates me a lot. Big companies buy up small businesses. Empty all value, ideas, patents and more and then axe the rest, fire the rest of the staff and shut down the brand. Happens a lot of times

[@theodoreschropp2518]

I still have my 2009 Husaberg 450. It a great bike that I will never sell! It's a piece of art!

[@florianjungwirth9638]

As a teenager I was always in love with the husaberg bikes, and then 2008, when I finally had my driving license and some money to spare, I bought a brand new FS650, which is quite crazy for a first bike, if you consider the power this thing had, combined with the low weight. Since then I owned many other bikes, but non of them gave me the thrills that I had when riding that husaberg.

[@Amonzi]

5:48 the 70-degree engine was the best engine of all time! my FS570 is now 11 years old and runs like new 🙂

[@KRANKiT]

I’m glad you’re still getting good use out of it!

[@anthonyfox5337]

Owned 4 Husabergs over the years. 1998 FE600 , 2007 FE550, 2011 FE390 , 2012 FE450. Still have the 2011 , 2012 70 degree engine bergs. I owned a 2007 KTM525 EXC at the same time as I owned the 2007 FE550 and the Husaberg was so much better in every aspect.

[@youtubeaccount9058]

I had an FE570 an it was monster torque for a dirtbike motor. The problem was it was early in the days of fuel injection for dirtbikes and I had every problem in the book - numerous failed fuel pumps (faulty by design), clogged injectors and screens. After I got it sorted it was great though.

[@KRANKiT]

Ouch ... I guess that's the price you pay for being on the bleeding edge... in that case, fuel injection

[@jeff40]

Husaberg bikes were great,great off-road bikes and they come in 2 stroke & 4 stroke motorcycles. Their original motto was ready to race and they truly were fast,wickedly powerful off- road dirt bikes & I would love to see the Husaberg come back onto the sales market to compete with the other European brands. The Husaberg bikes were a notch or two above the rest and if they only had a bit longer they would have most likely dominated the 2 & 4 stroke market in racing.

[@KRANKiT]

I'm afraid if old names like this ever come back, they're almost never going to be new and original designs, and people might not really like that. But who knows?

[@pgkr67]

The two strokes were ktm"s in blue and yellow..Several of my riding buddies back in the days had Husabergs. The models before the 70 degree engine. They all blew up at some point. E-start was non working.. Lots of problems..

[@manitolas]

old bergs was race only machines,need very often check and a friend engineer..

[@KahuiAitken]

I have a 2010 450 FE. Absolutely love it. For the year it was produced it was ahead of its time. EFI , electric start, handle bar map switch, radiator fans. It is so good , on and offroad.

[@KRANKiT]

I bet it is!

[@RyanMorgan-v3k]

Thanks for recognizing the 'Bergs. I have 4 of them and they are fantastic machines.

[@KRANKiT]

That’s ... a lot of Bergs :))

[@ronaldj.50]

Great topic and video ! I Raced and owned Husaberg 1996 FC500 - 2000 FC600 and 2002 FC550. Great bikes. KTM aquired Husaberg for one reason only: they needed the Husaberg 4Stroke technology, because at that time the only 4 stroke KTM had, was a bulky underpowered engine...No more no less. It's a shame that the brand disappeared, because KTM has a lot to thank to the Husaberg DNA. Why come up with Husqvarna, Gas gas, Beta and not Husaberg??? Not enough World titles :-). Don't forget the 1994 season on Vertemati ( 'Italian' Husaberg ) A lot of insiders were sceptic on how it was possible that the last year Joel Smets raced the Husaberg a lot of 'probems' arise, and there were solutions, but nobody listened; because KTM had an other agenda. A fuel line disconnected during the MXON ??? Spark plugs that became too hot ??? --> The solution was there in making a bigger ventilation on the top, but it was not implemented...( source: a well know Belgian 4 stroke mecanic) - KTM Shame on You ! To our opinions it was all deliberately to put Husaberg in a bad daylight and put the brand aside. A year later Joel smets was on a KTM. Joel Smets and Husaberg are a concept ! The Husaberg parts were at that time already integrated in the 'KTM engines' and ' ready to race'... KTM stole the engine, but also the slogan.

[@benmanning4340]

Hey man, love your content on these forgotten and underappreciated bike brands. Could you possibly do a video on the Aprilia off road line up which also died out - the SXV, RXV & MXV 450s and 550s. V-twin bikes that were absolute beasts but supposedly plagued with issues. Would definately be an interesting watch. Thanks again :)

[@KRANKiT]

Thanks man! Not a bad idea, the V-twin lineup was weird for sure

[@williamrae9954]

​​@@KRANKiT I watched the Aprilia prototype being raced during the Namur GP...oh,I went to the original Husaberg factory at Rofors in 1995,only 8 employees!

[@KRANKiT]

@@williamrae9954 that’s right before they were acquired ... mad to think only 8 people could run a motorcycle company

[@jimtitt3571]

I have a 550RXV, the bikes were killed by the AMA banning twin cylinder engines. With more development they might have been a force to reckon with.

[@KRANKiT]

@@jimtitt3571 The story of those twins is for sure added to the list... And yes, the reason why they banned them is also pretty stupid if you ask me

[@EstebanDVO]

Great video as usual. I had actually never heard what happened to Husaberg. Great breakdown and great cinematography as usual.

[@KRANKiT]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@Zt3v3]

I wanted a Berg so bad in 2005.

[@willhall4631]

I recently bought a 2014 Husaberg TE250, I love the thing and appreciate the legacy

[@othgmark1]

Owned 5 won a fair amount of races. Best results on a 99 fc501 that had been built for Guy Cooper for the outdoor nationals that year. He broke his arm before the season started and someone from the company asked me if l would like to buy it. Had the last conventional fork which was outstanding. Guy also had a custom Applied racing triple clamp that made a huge difference in cornering. Still have it great bike.

[@Hedlund007]

I live very closely to husabergs udde I never knew the history behind the village until my dad told me a little about it and until a saw this video. Great video!!😁

[@KRANKiT]

thanks!

[@earacer2560]

Great video! I always admired the husabergs! We had a local off road racer in my home state that was a husaberg rider. The guy absolutely hauled on those bikes.

[@KRANKiT]

They were pretty good

[@teamflanneloutdoors5631]

Yep, same here. But it was BITD on that massive 501 in da woods. Cool bikes. Great vid👍 Thanks for sharing👍

[@mrandmrswells5133]

Owned an FE650 2004 in a supermoto configuration. Everytime I would get off the bike my hands would tremble could never get used to it. Same story with all the friends that had taken it for a ride. Insane amounts of power and torque way beyond what a 500cc two stroke could offer. It was an insane machine. I still see dreams to this day riding it and that I've gotten the bike back.

[@markhills3922]

i had an FE650 too; wow; if ever there was a dirt bike that was too powerful, the FE650 was it; it was scary fast but it could be ridden pretty quick in the single track...ya just had to be very careful with the right hand; it was a great bike but it was too much bike for me.

[@paulwallace7335]

Husburg I say was the one of the best bike around the 501 was a weapon way better then todays bikes it's a shame they got taken over

[@husaberg650]

“And just as the Phoenix rose from the ashes, the mighty FE650 too will rise. Returning from the flames, clothed in nothing but her strength, more beautiful than ever before.” - Swedish Viking probably

[@KRANKiT]

Now that's dramatic :)))

[@markhills3922]

Great video about a great motorcycle brand that gave so much innovation to the sport of off-road motorcycling; i still have a 2003 FE501 and it is without doubt my favourite 'modern' enduro bike; i won many Enduro and MX races on it back in my racing days; Springs to suit my 100Kg weight; the WP fork was responsive to adjustments; the WP shock was responsive to adjustments; i had it dialled so i only had to do 2 clicks in compression and 1 (slow) rebound out for MX at the front and 4 clicks in compression and 2 out for rebound at rear...at the end of MX races, turn it all back to the enduro settings; the motor is like an industrial sewing machine....no sudden urges anywhere with torque all the way from idle to stupid high RPM; high RPM was never needed; short shifting was the way to quicker lap times; the only issue was the Electric start but the 04 model decomp rocker arm fixed that problem; i also put a Kehin flat slide pumper carb on it and it starts so much easier now with much better acceleration and throttle response; i've raced a modern YZ450F MX in a straight line (i'm old now) and the FE501 was almost as quick off the start but is still faster at top speed; i had a FE570 for a while but it was too much bike for me; great fun on open trails but too much power for technical terrain and MX for me...Long Live Husabergs!

[@garbageman3992]

got a 2010 husaberg fe390 and it is amazing but really weird. the motor in particular is really interesting and complex. i see why they stopped making the 70 degree motors, they are insane for performance but they cost a lot to build. the fe390 is just a destroked fe450, it has the same bore size and very similar parts. the thing about that is it has such an insanly under square engine and the massive valves can feed the small cylinder with so much air that it has faltter power than most 450's i ride nowadays. port tuning doesnt matter as much cuz it just has such massive valves for such a small cylinder that at any rpm its making amazing torque. the bike feels way lighter than it actually is and keeps up with modern 350s that are litterally 40 pounds lighter. the motor costs a lot though cuz of the massive force the piston excerpts on the crank cuz of the massive bore and short throw, making much more force that the crank and conrod bearings need to handle. they made it amazingly so it is reliable but it must have costed a lot more to develop and produce a motor such as the 70 degree 390. the 450 also costs more than a traditional motor for other reasons but overall they are amazing performance.

[@TomTricx]

Started with a 501FE, had a hiatus, and bought a 350FE in 2013, still has that one :-)

[@maarten_notjustagrip]

There's a brand VERY close to this story that you have completely chosen to ignore, OR youre simply unaware. That brand is actually two... VOR and Vertemati. Some of the reason for the move to Italy undoubtedly being that the principal technical designers were Italian. If youre looking for a bike closer to Berg than ANY other, technically speaking, check out early VORs. In fact, a stripped down, unbranded Berg was presented as the VOR prototype. Mika Ahola rode VOR 500 for 2001, 2002, 2003 WEC, finishing 2nd, 2nd and third respectively. Berg truly lived on through VOR and Vertemati.

[@KRANKiT]

I've never heard of that in my life! And it didn't come up during my research, but I just googled it... looks interesting

[@maarten_notjustagrip]

@@KRANKiT and youre Italian?

[@maarten_notjustagrip]

@@KRANKiT I guess I just gave you another video then...

[@KRANKiT]

@@maarten_notjustagrip I’m not ... who knows, maybe one day that’ll be a video :)

[@FMXBrawlerZ]

I bought a 2011 FS570 with the 70 degree engine. I also put together an off-road setup (forks, rear shock, front brake assembly, etc.) for the bike. I got this bike new and don’t plan to ever part with it. I later bought a 2016 TE300 new (Husky). I bought the Husky to beat up in off-road as the Berg has become a garage queen that I only take out when I don’t plan on beating the bike up. It is a awesome bike off road and on road alike. Shame they got rid of the motor design and the name. Only downside I have found for the 70 degree on the consumer side was that it can be a pain to work on in comparison. Edit: forgot to add that I live in the US.

[@KRANKiT]

I’m curious how parts availability will be in the future for those 70 degree engines

[@FMXBrawlerZ]

@@KRANKiT you and me both. Hopefully we will still be able to find them.

[@8tavian999]

I miss mine so much. Had 3 speed here, there and gone. Was a fe550 2008 model. So much usable power.... and confotable for me atleast.

[@CWdirtbiker]

Great video. It would be cool if you could do one on the history & demise of Bultaco.

[@KRANKiT]

I can't promise anything as it might be a bit too niche, but never say never

[@teamflanneloutdoors5631]

Montesa?

[@Jurgy777]

You'll have to pry my fe390 from my cold dead hands!

[@sneekerflogger]

I still have a FE650E 2003 converted to a super motard , twin disc KTM SuperDuke front end , and 670cc engine ( spare 700cc engine as well ! )…..turn up to road track days and Sports bike riders hate it …….it’s FAST ……will go about 205kmh ……there is just something special about them…..and also own a 2001 Ducati 996R and 2008 Honda CRF250X

[@KRANKiT]

That sounds like a riot!

[@Jake_203]

I had a FS 650 from 2008. This bike was the best bike i ever had and it was my life. It made soo much fun. I've ridden sportbikes like a zx6r, naked bikes etc. Even though the ZX6R had more power than the Husaberg, the husaberg made much more fun. The annoying thing is, that KTM doens't produce any spare parts anymore. They aren't interested in husaberg anymore. This brand will always have a special place in my heart, but the fact that it'll be harder to get spare parts in the future is the only thing that holds me back buying a FS 650 again.

[@KRANKiT]

It will only get harder from now on

[@Jake_203]

@@mtuz8356 back when I had mine, the spare parts situation was really good, but now it keeps getting worse😅 the husabergs are quiet reliable, but my riding style has changed. Now I do more longer trips and I most of my time my normal speed is around 140-150 km/h and that riding style wouldn‘t be really good for the berg. Also my life has changed, everything has gotten more expensive, so now I can‘t afford to put a lot of money in my bike like I used to do with the berg. Anyway the time with the berg was the best I had in my life, even though I spent a lot of money on it😂 but who cares. the husaberg really has a special place in my heart and always will be :-) I really hate KTM for discontinuing the husaberg brand. Instead of bringing husaberg and Husqvarna together to Husqvarna motorcycles, they should have kept them separately

[@AppalachianDualSport]

Great video. I've honestly always been a bit confused by the Husaberg / Husky / KTM / Cagiva lineage.

[@KRANKiT]

I hope this video helped clear some stuff up

[@MrCyphermonkey]

Haven’t gotten to the end of the vid yet but the simple fact is once Ktm bought Husqvarna that was it. The biggest market is USA and if you ask an American do you want a Husqvarna or Husaberg, 99.9% will say Husqvarna.

[@paytonemmons4952]

Love the vids man! Keep up the awesome vids!!

[@KRANKiT]

Thanks!

[@Stone881]

I was a Husaberg rep for a short while in maybe 2004 and had a 550 demo bike. I can't think of any other bike I have ridden that could go 107 mph down a road and still go nicely through a rock garden in 2nd gear!

[@pgkr67]

Well my 525 exc would do that, my 530 exc the same...6 speed wide gearbox for the win 😊

[@pgkr67]

Nice story, but not a single proof of the claimed. I doubt the 70" degree engine was axed because of cost. The internals were exacly the same as the 2008-2011 ktm exc 400-530 bikes.. Except for the bigger piston in the 570...

[@RyTrapp0]

@@pgkr67 lmao, then prove it

[@pgkr67]

@@RyTrapp0 Nope, not my job, i am not claiming anything, the guy in the video does. Thats how things work.

[@RyTrapp0]

@@pgkr67 Right, so you're doing the SAME DAMN THING then - good job.

[@jdean1851]

HUSABERG 400's and 500's are one of my Favorite all time bikes !

[@landrover325]

I currently have a well sorted fe570. It does everything well, everytime i think of selling it, i take it for a rip.

[@lancehermann3692]

I have a 2011 FE-570 and I can say after working out all of the bugs this bike is the best motorcycle that I’ve ever made!

[@Gud-y2s]

I had a 450. It was nice as a trail and dualsport bike. But to be honest i didn't like it that much in the trickier terrain, it was too heavy and had a high center of gravity. With a safari tank on it it felt heavier than a 690. It was also pretty complicated to work with, very tight with space, cables rubbing etc. Seems to be most liked by big, tall, strong guys who loves the power of the 570's. Comparing the 390 with a modern 350 is like night and day.

[@fridge199]

Awesome video, had no idea about any of this info

[@KRANKiT]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@kukko83]

Nice documentary, thanks. Please do one about VOR. My late friend, Mika Ahola rode for them in the beginning of 2000s. I still have a VHS tape of us riding the 2001 prototype, here in Finland. VOR was a really interesting company but unfortunately, wasn't succesful in the long run.

[@KRANKiT]

I know nothing about them, but I'll check it out. Can't guarantee anything, but we'll see :)

[@sv_en_x]

@@KRANKiT its vertemati. almost italian husqie

[@leosotpg]

Basically Vor is a parallel evolution of Husaberg, the Vertemati brothers founders of Vor where husaberg importers for Italy in the 90's. They where tuning the husaberg to race in world championiship. The Vor is just the final version of Vertematis experiments on husaberg

[@beverlyboys73]

Great info and presentation. You gained a Sub.

[@KRANKiT]

thank you!

[@Dany_Enduro]

Interesting video about the history of Husaberg 👍

[@KRANKiT]

Thanks!

[@Anuskrebs]

I know it is from KTM era but the bike out of 3 that I own most smiles per kilometer I get from my mint Husaberg FS650e -07. Probably never selling that.

[@joenoneofyourbusiness6487]

I owned 2 fc501 bikes in the 90's up to around 2008. They were the fastest and lightest 4 stroke dirt bikes at the time. I didn't get all the hoopla around the yzf400 because it was heavier and less powerful than my fc501 and husaberg had won several world championships. Americans forget this, because we're deaf to anything that happens outside of our country. My husabergs were reliable and easy to start. I was disgusted by what ktm did to that company. If ktm would sell parts for them, I would probably still own one. I don't consider Husqvarna a real company anymore, just rebadged ktms. Husqvarnas and husabergs are made in Sweden by Swedish engineers, period. One of the reasons (besides ridiculous parts prices) why I'll never own a ktm.

[@markhingst5368]

As the baby brother of my family the analogy at the end hit differently.

[@scottmitchell8273]

Well presented mini doco ..cheers from Australia

[@KRANKiT]

Thanks!

[@goose916]

In reality, KTM saved Husaberg. Those 90's bergs were expensive at the time. Berg had no cash and no scale by which to cut costs with suppliers. KTM had cash and market power with suppliers. It was a good run while it lasted. Sure, KTM treated berg like the red headed step child (still better than Cagiva). But they did get to build bikes their way for about 20 years and that 570 mill sure was something! Innovative, fast and fun. I will miss Husaberg and truly wish Highland would have made it. Damn airplanes!

[@kevinmiracle8233]

good job man. i had no idea.

[@KRANKiT]

Thanks!

[@reekwind1294]

Real good and interesting video! Thanks for this.

[@KRANKiT]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@YvesHusa650]

Still got my 2005 Husaberg 650 supermotard. Will stay here forever 😅

[@martiniv8924]

Loved my 98-99’ 501 Fe 👌🏻😎 Joel Smets 👌🏻😎

[@jonasbrans2279]

Super well made video bro🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@KRANKiT]

thanks bro!

[@sirjolly81]

never selling my 2010 fe450.

[@thassosenduro]

A Super nice video !!! Thank you Tudor for this nice infos !!!

[@KRANKiT]

Thank you!

[@chrismuc4023]

And they had an E-Starter!

[@kai-uweoch1159]

I am still not sure about that reversed engine. My guess: someone in assebly simply had a terrible handover on a Monday morning. But then someone realized.... :-)

[@KRANKiT]

That’s one costly mistake :)))

[@joevan2995]

I had a 2010 fe 390, sold it 2 years ago. Maybe one of the best bikes ive ever owned

[@Jurgy777]

Why?

[@560smr4]

I loved my husaberg fs650.. Proper weapon

[@tougeattack123]

Husa was a legendary brand in my eyes.im pissed that ktm shut them down and ktm became a naked bike manufacturer so disappointing

[@lemmykilmister450]

I've still got my FE 650SM it's an uber cool beast

[@Billyipod]

This story remembers me of the gasgas original brand so sad

[@sos8747]

Please do a similar video for Husqvarna, very similar story…

[@KRANKiT]

I have one on KTM acquiring Husqvarna and Gasgas, that one touches on Husqvarna's history too!

[@jonruger]

They were heavy and weird like most euro bikes of the 80sand 90s they were just a little bit funky and felt off.

[@DMA631]

What aspect ratio did you use please 🙏

[@wigidy12]

Getting hard to find plastic for them now

[@KRANKiT]

It won’t get easier

[@tln47]

Love my 70 degree Berg!

[@shane41225]

Iv found myself liking these extinct bikes husaberg and ATK are two brands I really like

[@mangeshdeshmukh7633]

superb Info , thanks🙂

[@MrFROGY1313]

One of the reasons why i hate KTM and love husaberg. And now i ride an italian TM 300 supermoto blackdream

[@KRANKiT]

I need to get my hands on a TM one day ... they are such a quirky little brand

[@MrFROGY1313]

@@KRANKiT they are the best in 2stroke. And in supermoto. Their 4stroke are amazing too

[@themikew7]

Interesting story on Husaberg KRANKiT! Would love to see the same kind of story on Maico!

[@KRANKiT]

I'm glad you liked it! Maico is on the list for sure, but I can't promise a timeline.

[@MotoWorld777]

they did not rip off the ready to race slogan, they bought it. :)

[@KRANKiT]

That's a nice way of putting it...

[@briangc1972]

I had a 2003 FE501e and while I liked everything about the bike, it had a major flaw in the design of the electronics. I forget the name of the part, but it was the main series/groups of electrical windings. It was known flaw and Husaberg never corrected the issue. You could buy a new part for $300 to $500 and it could fail the second or third ride. Then Husaberg went to a completely different ignition and charging design which then made the part I needed obsolete and virtually impossible to find. When KTM purchased them, the situation became even worse as far as warranty, parts, service info and manual. Most friends switched to KTM or Husqvarna. Husaberg killed themselves. Never build a product and bring it to market with a known Achilles heel and never leave customers without parts and support. It would have been not too difficult for them to redesign and find a solution for current owners, but their philosophy was that they already had your money and you would just replace the bike with a newer model despite the HUGE loss on trade or resale. They were 100% wrong. They deserved to go out of business because they took our money and left us high and dry with motorcycles that were worthless. My $5800 motorcycle was sold for $500 because it didn't run and the parts were no where to be found in the world; that was in 2005.

[@pauldavies5541]

The good old sem stator. I owned the same bike. No issues.

[@KRANKiT]

I get it... And things like this are 10 times harder to support for a small manufacturer. It's not an easy business

[@briangc1972]

@@pauldavies5541 You are the only guy I heard of that didn't have one fail. Other guys I knew kept spares on hand and repaired them themselves as they broke.

[@briangc1972]

@@KRANKiT That's no excuse. When you bring a product to market, especially a car or motorcycle, you owe the consumer a commitment to providing parts at a reason cost in a reasonable time frame. When you have a flawed critical component, you analyze the problem and correct. You do not leave the buyer with a 400 lb boat anchor or paper weight. They did a complete redesign that was not backward compatible. They completely left us without any support. They deserved to fail.

[@KRANKiT]

@@briangc1972 I agree, don’t get me wrong. I’m just saying that the smaller a manufacturer is, the harder it is for them to do stuff like that. No, it’s not an excuse, but it is a reality unfortunately

[@ingeebeltoft]

Hi man. Clever you. Do you have an artikle about the Swedish Highlander 950 V Twin engine ?

[@antonsamuelsson1317]

I live 30min from the old factory

[@TransylvaniaEnduro]

Foarte fain! ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@KRANKiT]

Mersi!

[@falc0n_forcegaming839]

KTM wouldn't be the company they are today if it weren't for the engineers at Husaberg

[@KRANKiT]

For sure, their influence was felt strongly

[@MrBigfella1234]

I promise i will subscribe if you get rid of the flavour saver its distracting 😂

[@KRANKiT]

Can't promise you anything :))

[@mikeyerke3920]

Nice presentation.

[@KRANKiT]

Thank you!

[@capichow]

You can have the best thing in the world It’s the putting it out there and letting everyone know about it is the hard part Not creating it Making it No Letting everyone know about it ☺️ If no one knows about it You won’t make money Why Cause no one knows about it Even the name is easy It’s all easy It’s Getting it out there You can leak it Talk about it People will take it and be influenced by it Still You will not make it It’s the getting it out out there I’m still figuring it out And I’m 41

[@carlofelici8812]

il marchio che ha insegnato a ktm e husqvarna come si fanno i 4 tempi

[@FilosophicalPharmer]

“Ready to Race” isn’t the only thing KTM stole. They stole John Penton’s dream! 😡🤬

[@camhyde9701]

owned a 470 back in the day.. great to ride... VERY unreliable... recurring failure of components

[@KRANKiT]

You win some lose some, right?

[@BartoszBanachewicz]

If you "manage to pull a short straw every time", it's not a question of luck anymore. You're doing something wrong. Husaberg had 25 years to figure out other parts of the business than engineering, and they just... didn't.

[@KRANKiT]

Fair enough... Creating a cool product and running a business can be two totally different areas, as seen here

[@Rolandmotocom]

Only for 1000 people...matters

[@shavedape]

It was only during my second viewing of this brilliantly made video that I noticed some hidden humor. Like "it was just the high before the drop" cutting to you walking towards the screen (from stomach down) and then you drop down to look in the camera. There was another too like jumping over a stump after mentioning hurdle or something and yet another I now forget. Genius.

[@KRANKiT]

It’s the little things that usually go unnoticed, but when someone does it’s always a great pleasure to hear :))

[@Snirrealm]

David Larsson is my friend ☺️

[@KRANKiT]

Say hi to him :)

[@lukasraus3391]

KTM is the best and always will be - reallity is that husaberg or husqvarna or even gas gas cannot made it on their own - you could "invent" whatever but if it will not make cash - if people dont believe in it they simply dont buy it = company simply cannot operate with product that does not make money - the 2010 2 stroke husaberg was completely identical as ktm 2008 EXC (except tank and plastics and of course colour).... even if the husaberg engineers completely build the whole KTMs bike range back in the days - it doesnt metter - KTM simply owned them and that is the only important thing....

[@pjofurey6239]

Bergs are hardcore

[@kylerothe6994]

I’m scared that Husaberg will come back as ktm’s electric development brand

[@Paul-gu2lv]

This makes me dislike KTM and want to buy a husaberg to keep the legend alive.

[@izom]

its just one bad example of many- specialy in the motorcycle industry- sad - its like fantic sellin chines crap

[@F3udF1st]

Annoys me that not even the swedish guy pronounced Husaberg correctly.

[@pauldavies5541]

Next episode will be the demise of ktm as they sell their sole to China.

[@KRANKiT]

Haha well, the less "demise" videos I can make the better the industry probably is... let's not hope for any other "downfalls" for the future!

[@user-hf8ie8mf3n]

I can’t watch this yet, but I’ll save it for someday. 👍🤪🇨🇦

[@jimcarlisle2309]

Amen

[@ktmexc7171]

2013 fe501

[@jimcarlisle2309]

It not that Bad, read up on it!

[@Revy8]

As a husaberg 300 owner, this video is overly dramatic. Husaberg was owned by KTM for so long it was just a blue KTM. KTM still sells parts for my 10 yr old bike

[@youtubeaccount9058]

That was later, after Husaberg really was no more.

[@KRANKiT]

The 300 came so late in Husabrg's life that yes, by then, it was mostly orange.

[@MrCyphermonkey]

Haven’t gotten to the end of the vid yet but the simple fact is once Ktm bought Husqvarna that was it. The biggest market is USA and if you ask an American do you want a Husqvarna or Husaberg, 99.9% will say Husqvarna.