[Zandit]

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/44595/harley-davidson-buell-brand-dropped-mv-agusta-shares-to-be-sold-off/

 

[hi-tech]

they are UGLY!!!

 

[prometheus]

man that sucks they just came out with the new body buells for 2010, looked pretty decent.

 

[Racer X]

I wish Eric Buell could rid himself of Harley Davidson once and for all. They have mismanaged the Buell line totally from day one .
http://www.buell.com/en_us/

 

[Ratty]

Definitely very interesting.. Wonder what this means for MV and Buell.

 

[Delta107]

well that sucks! I like the Buells

 

[ducducgooseit]

I am far more interested in what ramifications there will be for the MV Agusta motorcycles.

 

[Felix]

Hmm couple of things, I was hoping that Buell would end up with an MV engine... always loved the aggressive out of this world look of the buell, love or hate them, every model. It also means that its one less bike maker out there, innovation and R&D is what keeps the industry going... I hope that this isnt a sign of things to come, and that VW grab MV and take it somewhere great! Like and affordable MV super street

Felix

 

[spooph]

That sucks, and I agree with X, Eric should find another support, but keep using the Harley Engine. Nothing like the sound of a hog from a sport bike...

 

[Delta107]

That sucks, and I agree with X, Eric should find another support, but keep using the Harley Engine. Nothing like the sound of a hog from a sport bike...

Best of both worlds. lol

 

[Zandit]

yeah but aren't harleys now using japanese engines? or just technology?

 

[spooph]

The 1125R had a Rotax engine in it I believe, but the entire XB line-up were all Harley based air/oil cooled v-twins...

 

[Felix]

The Rotax engine was the only good thing Buell did... those HD anchors were rubbish

Felix

 

[Racer X]

I worked on Aprilia V twins for a couple years. The Rotax engines are like works of art.

 

[spooph]

The Rotax engine was the only good thing Buell did... those HD anchors were rubbish

Felix

What are you talking about! They had character, gobs and gobs of torque, and a sound to die for!

I4's to be are like laser beams - deadly, focused, and otherwise sterile. Loved because of what they can do, not for what they are...

That Harley V-Twin, oh boy, you either love it or hate it, and you do either because it's got personality!