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Who gets these bikes?

DribbleDuke

DribbleDuke

2012-02-10 23:47:00 UTC

http://blog.motorcycle.com/2012/02/07/m ... ha-ybr250/
That is a swell looking bike.
Is this a bike that is everywhere but the americas?

One67

One67

2012-02-11 00:24:00 UTC

At least I would have a chance of beating him on that (him on that me on the misses

AGRO!

AGRO!

2012-02-11 00:34:00 UTC

They're not in Australia, we get stuff all.

I've been pestering the local KTM stealer about the Freeride 350, and all he says is "yeah we've had a lot of interest, but KTM Australia have no plans to import them at this stage".

What do they want, people to throw money over the counter at them, before they'll pull their finger out.

Crotchrockety

Crotchrockety

2012-02-11 08:44:00 UTC

Talking of KTM what happened to KTM at Nerang?? Did they move or go broke??

jambox

jambox

2012-02-11 12:11:00 UTC

A mate bought the last SD off them late last year and they said they where moving somewhere just around the corner. Not sure where?

DribbleDuke

DribbleDuke

2012-02-11 14:28:00 UTC

Post missing.

Blackduke77

Blackduke77

2012-02-11 14:38:00 UTC

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AGRO!

AGRO!

2012-02-11 19:01:00 UTC

From the answers so far, the answer would be no.
I will reform the question.
Who has this bike for sale in their country?
Please speak up Mexico and Canada.
I am somewhat amazed how quickly a subject gets morfed.

ktmguy

ktmguy

2012-02-11 19:42:00 UTC

No we don't that particular motorcycle in Canada. The smalles sport Yamaha we get is the FZ6. Apparently we don't want smaller cc sporty bikes in Canada

AGRO!

AGRO!

2012-02-12 00:12:00 UTC

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Blackduke77

Blackduke77

2012-02-12 02:18:00 UTC

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AGRO!

AGRO!

2012-02-12 03:32:00 UTC

I think that KTM need to have a rethink on what they are doing and the Australian importer must be dumb as. I don't even think that their going to bring the Duke 250 into Australia and to me that could if the price is right be one of their top selling leaner bikes? My thought is that KTM spent to much money and time on the RC8 right when the trend of sport bikes was on the decline.If you look at Ducati and Triumph they are concentrating more on retro bikes and muscle bikes. I know Ducati have the Planigalie but i don't think they will sell that many.
I would like to know just how much profit margin KTM Australia is running? The same with Ducati... I just think maybe some times its better to get less and sell more to saturate the market.

Blackduke77

Blackduke77

2012-02-12 03:51:00 UTC

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One67

One67

2012-02-12 04:01:00 UTC

I just don't get why they are more expensive, Just think they are being assembled in India to cut costs so what's the problem?? Its like Triumph building bikes in Thailand and yes their bikes are cheap for European bikes but KTM just cant seem get their act together..