No more Buell Motorcycles
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WOW, Buells weren't my cup to tea but I certainly hate to see them go. They were innovative and made some wonderfully eccentric bikes.
Not a Buell owner, but still saddened to see it.
Shucks and Fodder!!!
Maybe H.D. will try to market a cafe racer again???
This sucks. I guess my Buell is an instant classic now.
What really sucks, since HD is majority owner of the Buell name, Eric can't even team up with another brand, or stick out on his own again.
I really think Buell would be better off if it weren't sold in Harley stores, it's treated like a red headed step child. The sport bike crowd wants nothing to do with Buell because of this.
If it were broken out, and sold with like type bikes, you would see more of them. Those of us that really ride, know that Buell's perform as good if not better than a lot of the other bikes out there.
I'm just depressed now. Jeez
What really sucks, since HD is majority owner of the Buell name, Eric can't even team up with another brand, or stick out on his own again.
I really think Buell would be better off if it weren't sold in Harley stores, it's treated like a red headed step child. The sport bike crowd wants nothing to do with Buell because of this.
If it were broken out, and sold with like type bikes, you would see more of them. Those of us that really ride, know that Buell's perform as good if not better than a lot of the other bikes out there.
I'm just depressed now. Jeez
Maybe they can get a bailout.....
OH SNAP!
October 16, 2009
AP
Iwata, Japan
In a statement released by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Hirofumi Osawa, President of Yamaha Corporation of America, stated that the company is looking into acquiring recently defunct Buell Motorcycles. “We are interested in the spirit of innovation that Buell has used as a foundation in their business. We feel their values align well with Yamaha’s culture”, stated Mr. Osawa.
According to Yamaha, discussions of a purchase are in the exploratory stage. Harley-Davidson Corp, owner of Buell since 2003, could not be reached for comment.
October 16, 2009
AP
Iwata, Japan
In a statement released by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Hirofumi Osawa, President of Yamaha Corporation of America, stated that the company is looking into acquiring recently defunct Buell Motorcycles. “We are interested in the spirit of innovation that Buell has used as a foundation in their business. We feel their values align well with Yamaha’s culture”, stated Mr. Osawa.
According to Yamaha, discussions of a purchase are in the exploratory stage. Harley-Davidson Corp, owner of Buell since 2003, could not be reached for comment.
I cried when I read the news a couple of days ago.
Originally Posted By: heavyhitter
OH SNAP!
October 16, 2009
AP
Iwata, Japan
In a statement released by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Hirofumi Osawa, President of Yamaha Corporation of America, stated that the company is looking into acquiring recently defunct Buell Motorcycles. “We are interested in the spirit of innovation that Buell has used as a foundation in their business. We feel their values align well with Yamaha’s culture”, stated Mr. Osawa.
According to Yamaha, discussions of a purchase are in the exploratory stage. Harley-Davidson Corp, owner of Buell since 2003, could not be reached for comment.
I am guessing this is not likely to happen. But then again who am I to say.
I bet Buell sales would explode if they were sold in Yamaha stores. Any sport biker that can "ride" would really enjoy the sporting-road performance of a Buell.
If you just want to go really fast in a straight line (ala Hyabusa) or want more power than you can really use on the street, then stick with the Japanese brands. If you want a great handling street bike. Buell is it.
I've owned a BMW, a Triumph, a Kawasaki (cruiser) and now the Buell. The buell is the best of all of them.
OH SNAP!
October 16, 2009
AP
Iwata, Japan
In a statement released by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Hirofumi Osawa, President of Yamaha Corporation of America, stated that the company is looking into acquiring recently defunct Buell Motorcycles. “We are interested in the spirit of innovation that Buell has used as a foundation in their business. We feel their values align well with Yamaha’s culture”, stated Mr. Osawa.
According to Yamaha, discussions of a purchase are in the exploratory stage. Harley-Davidson Corp, owner of Buell since 2003, could not be reached for comment.
I am guessing this is not likely to happen. But then again who am I to say.
I bet Buell sales would explode if they were sold in Yamaha stores. Any sport biker that can "ride" would really enjoy the sporting-road performance of a Buell.
If you just want to go really fast in a straight line (ala Hyabusa) or want more power than you can really use on the street, then stick with the Japanese brands. If you want a great handling street bike. Buell is it.
I've owned a BMW, a Triumph, a Kawasaki (cruiser) and now the Buell. The buell is the best of all of them.
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