Buell is done, finished, gone - Page 9

pdog · 10-16-2009, 05:08 PM

Interesting take from the Soup.

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2009/...xpldeleted.htm

Trip · 10-16-2009, 05:19 PM

Nice, that pretty much describes how I feel about this to a T

derf · 10-16-2009, 06:28 PM

An truth to the fact that HD wand Erik Buell to stay on as consultant because they are hoping to move the xr1200 into sportbike teritory?

goof2 · 10-16-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by derf

An truth to the fact that HD wand Erik Buell to stay on as consultant because they are hoping to move the xr1200 into sportbike teritory?

I like the XR, but that would be one hell of a move for that bike. If they want to do that ideally they should just bolt the XR motor in to an XB12R chassis.

derf · 10-16-2009, 08:06 PM

HD already has all the tooling and equiptment to make the buells, woulnt be too hard of a stretch of the imagination to see them using the already designed and produced buells used.

Phenix_Rider · 10-16-2009, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by derf

HD already has all the tooling and equiptment to make the buells, woulnt be too hard of a stretch of the imagination to see them using the already designed and produced buells used.

And eliminate the Rotax engine no doubt.

Phenix_Rider · 10-16-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

"We will continue to develop products under the Harley-Davidson brand that appeal to riders under 35 years old. That said - and while I can't discuss the specifics of future product plans - you can expect us to focus on high-impact product introductions that attract new riders and help define the future of motorcycling. We are not ruling anything in or out...we simply will pursue it through the Harley-Davidson brand."

I can't wait to see what this brings. The only Harleys that have been remotely attractive to me haven't had many HD parts. How many gixxer riders do they honestly think they can capture with low horsepower heavyweight twins?

Dave · 10-16-2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

I can't wait to see what this brings. The only Harleys that have been remotely attractive to me haven't had many HD parts. How many gixxer riders do they honestly think they can capture with low horsepower heavyweight twins?

who says they are gnna go after zuk sales? Maybe take a crack at bmw with an adventure sportster

derf · 10-16-2009, 10:46 PM

How about a vrod based sport bike?

pdog · 10-16-2009, 11:35 PM

Google "Roehr". Conventional wisdom is that the engine's too heavy.

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/16/438...irst-Ride.aspx

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Originally Posted by derf

How about a vrod based sport bike?

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derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	HD already has all the tooling and equiptment to make the buells, woulnt be too hard of a stretch of the imagination to see them using the already designed and produced buells used. __________________

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10-16-2009, 05:08 PM	#81
pdog Refugee Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Moto: Pimped 2005 SV650 Posts: 332	Interesting take from the Soup. http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2009/...xpldeleted.htm