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Offline PEZBerq

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VMX vs Husaberg....you be the judge
« on: June 26, 2011, 10:48:15 am »
For those so inclined there is a good chance to see if dirt bikes have really evolved much in 30 years or so. Husaberg are running test days that you can register for and take a 4 stroke Berg for a fang around an enduro loop somewhere near you. You can register on the Husaberg Australia website. Cost $25 plus need a MA license or else buy a day license to ride at the park. I am going to do the Wyaralong trailbike park test on 8 August. Other venues in other states also. Not sure if the park is open to public yet but hopefully can take my vintage Husky's for a run also. Should be interesting...... ;Dmmmm disc brakes ::) ::)
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Re: VMX vs Husaberg....you be the judge
« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2011, 10:52:54 am »
Correction - Saturday 6 August.  Conondale Classic is on that weekend - damn should have checked first  ::)
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Re: VMX vs Husaberg....you be the judge
« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2011, 02:56:59 pm »
Don't do it. I made the mistake of riding one of the new Husabergs.  Made my 07 525 seem old. 

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Re: VMX vs Husaberg....you be the judge
« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2011, 10:45:05 pm »
I've a mate who rides an Xr400 and flat out refuses every single offer from others to have a go on their more modern bikes.
As Crash and burn said, the fear is there that once the ultra modern is experienced his trusty XR will feel like a POS.

These ride days on Bergs although I'm sure would be awesome fun, would make anyone's bike feel very ordinary.

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Re: VMX vs Husaberg....you be the judge
« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2011, 03:59:26 pm »
Yeah, those new Husabergs handle unbelievably. Just point and shoot.  The boys in the shop were telling me they make a bad rider good and an average rider brilliant.  I figured sales must be slow.  But when I rode the 450 it was just look where you want to go, twist the throttle and you were there.

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Re: VMX vs Husaberg....you be the judge
« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2011, 04:11:25 pm »
Yeah i've never ridden a better enduro bike than the latest Husaberg.. so well balanced, easy to ride, brilliant handling and feels so light with that new engine. :)

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Re: VMX vs Husaberg....you be the judge
« Reply #6 on: July 01, 2011, 10:28:05 pm »
.  The boys in the shop were telling me they make a bad rider good and an average rider brilliant.

Ok, you've convinced me, where do I sign up?