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Vital disclaimer: My comment was in general about the full race 50's. I didn't say an exact price nor specify an exact brand.
The Shop
Look at the review videos of the 2018 yz450f. The frame welds look like they were done by a monkey and that bike is still not cheap by any means. The detail and build quality is just on another level with the Huskys and thats why they cost more. It's not for everyone and if you don't like it you don't have to buy one.
Just read that AJP (Enduro bikes from Portugal) will offer the AJP PR5 in a MX2 motocross variant.
A KTM SXF 250 is EUR 9.170 and a AJP PR5 MX2 250 is EUR 6.250.
Great price difference, but my gut feeling says not many will buy one.
motocrossmag did a test and they liked the bike for beginners, but they allready start talking about adding a Doma set and some engine tuning so i guess they didnt like the bike that much lol
Yes KTM/Husky do come with more aftermarket componentry and have definitely pushed the Japaneese to lift their game and standard equipment/components and the bikes are now in the last couple of years at or near top of the class depending on your preference, but to say they are on a another level with detail and build quality, is nonesence. I've worked on most brands professionally so am speaking from a hands on experience, and there will be quite a few past and present owners who would argue against your opinion also. Especially mini parnets, but that's a rock and hard place when looking at minibike stock performance.
If you're happy paying higher prices for your Husky/KTM, well good for you. KTM has really built up brand loyality and esteem while pushing the prestige brand bullshit also that has worked so well at making customers feel like they are getting so much extra.
Pit Row
It's supply versus demand: companies can charge whatever people will pay.
I see your in the trailer business so I find this very funny. I went and picked up a 14' trailer the other weekend. When I called the place to see if they had any in stock, I asked what the cost was. The first word out of the guys mouth was approximately. Guess what,. that was not nearly what the actual price was. Because of this, I told them I would walk if they would not live up to the word.
https://motocrossactionmag.com/what-the-2017-motocross-bikes-really-wei…
If you think KTM is being greedy and making too much profit from their MX bikes then think again. Profit margin for MX bikes is estimated around 25% for the OEMs. (that's before dealer discounts , cost for recall , warranty all that stuff). The profitable items are aftermarket components. Pipes, gear, goggles , "bling" etc. are closer to 50%. So if you wanna complain about the big bad capitalists, leave the OEMs alone.
we dont get many threads with people complaining about the prices of Pipes or Fly bike stands. for example, why do you think fly sells bike stands? is it because they have developed a superior bike stand and they want you to have all its benefits? No, it's because they're easy to source, store, distribute, low risk and you make a nice profit if you can get to the right volume.
dont wanna pick on fly either, just have the impression that they can do no wrong because they sponsor matthes's show. whereas the OEMs, they are evil and should put more money in teams, rider salary etc. right? well i think the OEMs dont get enough respect and get ripped for their pricing while all it takes for a gear company to give a free set of gear to a privateer and they are seen as heroes on vital.
if the KTM is too expensive for you dont buy it. that's all you can do if you want prices to come down.
I just bought a leftover '17 350 sxf to save a few bucks last week. All week I've been looking for stuff that I think I should add onto the bike. Well I rode it this weekend and aside from a good seat cover it doesn't NEED a damn thing. I can't say that about any other brand bike I've owned. If KTM/Husqvarna have to raise the price of their bikes $100 every year or two, I'm okay with that.
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