Sad news for Buell

dolly3900 · Traffic Copper Joined: 12 Jul 2011 Karma :

Basically, Banckrupt again.

https://www.autoblog.com/2015/04/15/erik-buell-racing-declares-bankruptcy/
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chinajack10 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 02 Mar 2015 Karma :

I don't think I've ever seen one in person. I've seen a Buell sign at the Harley shop in Preston but that is about it.

Were they big sellers in the states, bankruptcy aside? What is the general view on the bikes?

Jaco · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 01 Apr 2014 Karma :

I think their EBR 1190 sold quite well in Australia

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

You mean sad news for EBR or Erik Buell. Buell has been defunct for years.

I suspect someone will come along with the funding soon. They had a world beating bike. the 1190RX was getting good reviews next to a 1190 Panigale, so it's a good bike.
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dolly3900 · Traffic Copper Joined: 12 Jul 2011 Karma :

There was one up for sale when I bought my CBF, but thought not really a good option for a first bike after 125.

Much prettier than the HD beside it IMHO
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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Sad, but not surprising. Without access to Harley dealerships, who were they expecting to sell their bikes?
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stirlinggaz · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Jul 2007 Karma :

shame, i have like most of that guys bikes, & thought he was onto a winner with that 1190 thing. sad.
but im sure he will ressurect....something, hopefully with some funky stuff like the rest. (like them weird brake discs)
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deadwolf · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 24 Jan 2013 Karma :

Hmm, didn't that big Indian m'cycle manufacturer called Hero MotoCorp get involved with EBR recently? I really need to go and find out what the situation is, lol.
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