The latest from Erik Buell

GS1200 · 08-07-2012, 09:26 PM

If this is a repost sue me.

http://fox6now.com/2012/07/19/erik-b...line-of-bikes/

nsrg500 · 08-07-2012, 09:36 PM

I'm interested to see what he comes up with.
Not that I have anywhere near 20K for a bike but it's fun to watch.

thrifty · 08-07-2012, 10:04 PM

Sport bike bagger?? Hmmm....

Thaloc · 08-07-2012, 10:07 PM

Ill have to pass for a few generations and till they bring the price down.

cal_look_zero · 08-07-2012, 10:17 PM

At least he'll be keeping in true HD fashion: $20k price tag for $0.99 of performance.

Tromatic · 08-07-2012, 10:20 PM

He should build a V-Rod killer and a direct competitor to the XR1200. The "faithful" wouldn't buy one, though.

Pan Dan · 08-08-2012, 05:30 AM

Mr. Buell has been very busy and is doing pretty well at the track this year.

stickxb · 08-08-2012, 06:25 AM

Originally Posted by Pan Dan

Mr. Buell has been very busy and is doing pretty well at the track this year.

Go ERIK.....

BoseMensch · 08-08-2012, 07:35 AM

Originally Posted by cal_look_zero

At least he'll be keeping in true HD fashion: $20k price tag for $0.99 of performance.

If I'm gonna spend $20k on a bike, it's going to say Ducati on it, not Bueller.

Ryel · 08-08-2012, 08:18 AM

"He’s getting a $20 million injection of foreign capital to fuel the launch from FirstPathway Partners of Milwaukee through the federal EB-5 program.
The program provides U.S. residency and citizenship to foreigners who invest in American companies that create jobs."

my government, the best money can buy.

st.mats · 08-08-2012, 09:48 AM

If (when) I get $20k for a new bike, I will gladly drop the cash on a US made bike as long as it's as good as the competition. Without the Harley baggage (pun intended), I believe they have a fighting chance.

Veloc · 08-08-2012, 02:25 PM

$20k is still better than the $40k he's currently charging.

However, Panigale/S1000RR price means it has to have the performance to back it up. EBR's doing well in AMA, but not well enough. Gonna be a few years before they're worth much of anything.

cal_look_zero · 08-08-2012, 03:56 PM

$20k is a 2010 floor model RSV4R Factory, lots of go fast parts, lots of tires, and a few track days. Much better bargain than some gimmicky "But wait, THERE'S MORE" POS from Buell.

goldtooth · 08-13-2012, 07:22 AM

Originally Posted by cal_look_zero

$20k is a 2010 floor model RSV4R Factory, lots of go fast parts, lots of tires, and a few track days. Much better bargain than some gimmicky "But wait, THERE'S MORE" POS from Buell.

wow, hatin' much?

What bike have you designed and raced? Is it better than Erik's?

wonton · 08-13-2012, 07:41 AM

Originally Posted by goldtooth

wow, hatin' much?

What bike have you designed and raced? Is it better than Erik's?

He didn't claim to have designed a bike

goldtooth · 08-13-2012, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by wonton

He didn't claim to have designed a bike

Then why bag on someone else's designs and business? Ask anyone who has actually took the leap to design and build products and they will tell you how difficult it is. You cannot please everyone.

Lot's of innovation in Buell and all other bike manufacture's. I personally do not like Honda, Yamaha or Kawasaki but think they make great bikes. Just won't ride one.

Tdawg · 08-13-2012, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by Veloc

$20k is still better than the $40k he's currently charging.

However, Panigale/S1000RR price means it has to have the performance to back it up. EBR's doing well in AMA, but not well enough. Gonna be a few years before they're worth much of anything.

Those Austrian/BRP motors go well. While I dig V2's they aren't at the same level as the I4, V4.

jnicola · 08-13-2012, 09:04 AM

It'll take time, but he's made it this far so he obviously has the support.

I'm definitely not his -current- target market, but I hope I'm in their 10 year plan as I'd like to own something from an innovative company.

jnicola · 08-13-2012, 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by Ryel

"He’s getting a $20 million injection of foreign capital to fuel the launch from FirstPathway Partners of Milwaukee through the federal EB-5 program.
The program provides U.S. residency and citizenship to foreigners who invest in American companies that create jobs."

my government, the best money can buy.

This would make a great t-shirt.

Thaloc · 08-13-2012, 10:31 AM

Maybe if more Americans went to college in such fields like Engineering, instead of Hotel Management, we wouldnt need to give out green cards to the Chinese and Indians to do the jobs.

The fact is we are no longer an industrial nation. We are a nation of Servers.


08-07-2012, 09:26 PM	#1
GS1200 Peg Dragger Joined: Sep 2009 From: Zillah WA, The Dalles OR I Ride: 2010 BMW 1200GS, 2010 Ducati Monster 1100S, 2011 Yamaha WR250R	The latest from Erik Buell If this is a repost sue me. http://fox6now.com/2012/07/19/erik-b...line-of-bikes/ __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-07-2012, 09:36 PM	#2
nsrg500 Shredder Joined: May 2011 From: Everett. WA I Ride: GS1150 Rat bike, NSR(G)500cc two stroke,CBR 900rr	I'm interested to see what he comes up with. Not that I have anywhere near 20K for a bike but it's fun to watch. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-07-2012, 10:04 PM	#3
thrifty Licensed Joined: Aug 2011 From: Seattle, Wa.	Sport bike bagger?? Hmmm.... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-07-2012, 10:07 PM	#4
Thaloc Superbiker Joined: Jan 2009 From: Wenatchee, WA I Ride: a slow bike fast	Ill have to pass for a few generations and till they bring the price down. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-07-2012, 10:17 PM	#5
cal_look_zero Shredder Joined: Aug 2008 From: Grass Pants, OR Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: 06 CBR600RR (mine) / 88 CBR600F (hers)	At least he'll be keeping in true HD fashion: $20k price tag for $0.99 of performance. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-07-2012, 10:20 PM	#6
Tromatic Railer Joined: Apr 2011 From: Portland I Ride: Yamaha Warrior	He should build a V-Rod killer and a direct competitor to the XR1200. The "faithful" wouldn't buy one, though. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-08-2012, 05:30 AM	#7
Pan Dan Licensed Joined: Jan 2011 From: Hermiston, Or. I Ride: '06 Buell XB12X, '02 FLHTCUI, '50 FL Chopper.	Mr. Buell has been very busy and is doing pretty well at the track this year. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-08-2012, 08:18 AM	#10
Ryel Permit Joined: Apr 2012 From: Portland, Oregon I Ride: DRZ 400 S	"He’s getting a $20 million injection of foreign capital to fuel the launch from FirstPathway Partners of Milwaukee through the federal EB-5 program. The program provides U.S. residency and citizenship to foreigners who invest in American companies that create jobs." my government, the best money can buy. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-08-2012, 09:48 AM	#11
st.mats Pit Crew Joined: Feb 2008 From: YooGene, OR I Ride: Anything I can get my hands on.	If (when) I get $20k for a new bike, I will gladly drop the cash on a US made bike as long as it's as good as the competition. Without the Harley baggage (pun intended), I believe they have a fighting chance. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-08-2012, 02:25 PM	#12
Veloc Peg Dragger Joined: Aug 2011 From: Tanasbourne, OR I Ride: 2008 R6, 2007 S2R 1000	$20k is still better than the $40k he's currently charging. However, Panigale/S1000RR price means it has to have the performance to back it up. EBR's doing well in AMA, but not well enough. Gonna be a few years before they're worth much of anything. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-08-2012, 03:56 PM	#13
cal_look_zero Shredder Joined: Aug 2008 From: Grass Pants, OR Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: 06 CBR600RR (mine) / 88 CBR600F (hers)	$20k is a 2010 floor model RSV4R Factory, lots of go fast parts, lots of tires, and a few track days. Much better bargain than some gimmicky "But wait, THERE'S MORE" POS from Buell. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-13-2012, 09:04 AM	#18
jnicola Shredical Joined: Aug 2009 From: Mt Hood OR Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: DIRT BIKES!!!!!!	It'll take time, but he's made it this far so he obviously has the support. I'm definitely not his -current- target market, but I hope I'm in their 10 year plan as I'd like to own something from an innovative company. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-13-2012, 10:31 AM	#20
Thaloc Superbiker Joined: Jan 2009 From: Wenatchee, WA I Ride: a slow bike fast	Maybe if more Americans went to college in such fields like Engineering, instead of Hotel Management, we wouldnt need to give out green cards to the Chinese and Indians to do the jobs. The fact is we are no longer an industrial nation. We are a nation of Servers. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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