Go buy an MV Agusta now....

Audiomechanic · 07-11-2008, 08:46 AM

Cause soon they're gonna be better than anything else on the planet!!!!!!

http://www.cyclenews.com/ShowStory.asp?HeadlineID=12597

itgirl · 07-11-2008, 09:03 AM

meanwhile harley cuts 700 jobs in america...

Rider · 07-11-2008, 09:06 AM

There were rumors of HD buying Ducati a year or so ago.

I doubt the quality of the bike with go down. They just want to get there foot in the door with a quality sport bike manufacturer. Could help the development of Buell significantly.

PiZdETS · 07-11-2008, 09:57 AM

Very smart on Harleys part. Why develop a bespoke, high-quality, boutique sportbike brand when you can just buy one that's already established.
Doubt Harley would influence the design process, probably just retool advertising, marketing,, share dealerships, maybe help a couple new models get through.

marko138 · 07-11-2008, 10:34 AM

Get over it. Harley is not a bad company. Do some research.

Rider · 07-11-2008, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Get over it. Harley is not a bad company. Do some research.

Not one post here said they were a bad company....... the haters haven't chimed in.... yet.

marko138 · 07-11-2008, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Not one post here said they were a bad company....... the haters haven't chimed in.... yet.

I'm getting it in early.

Audiomechanic · 07-11-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by PiZdETS

Very smart on Harleys part. Why develop a bespoke, high-quality, boutique sportbike brand when you can just buy one that's already established.
Doubt Harley would influence the design process, probably just retool advertising, marketing,, share dealerships, maybe help a couple new models get through.

Well put. Things to ponder.

fpzx10 · 07-11-2008, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Not one post here said they were a bad company....... the haters haven't chimed in.... yet.

The OP was hatin.

And, I agree, Harley puts out good stuff these days (still overpriced) but good nonetheless

FT BSTRD · 07-11-2008, 12:31 PM

Look at it this way, Buell now has a 100% sportbike oriented dealership network stateside.

Now you won't have to wear your assless pants in to look at a sport bike or get weird looks when you show up at the dealership in your Power Rangers suit.

I believe this is the first step in separating the sportbike distribution from the cruiser distribution.

It will be easier to service the new generation of Buells inside a sportbike shop rather than trying to retrain Harley techs to service Rotax engines.

There will also be the ability to homogenize parts and accessories for sport bikes.

I see this as a VERY good move for HD and an even better move for Buell. Better this than HD selling Buell to MV Augusta.

I would expect the prices for MV Augustas to decline a little bit. HD has a rediculous ability to degotiate discounts on materials, components, etc. I wouldn't be surprised if some of the components get sourced stateside. Means more American jobs.

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Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	There were rumors of HD buying Ducati a year or so ago. I doubt the quality of the bike with go down. They just want to get there foot in the door with a quality sport bike manufacturer. Could help the development of Buell significantly.

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FT BSTRD Tractor Driver Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Franklin, TN Moto: Buell XB12X Ulysses Posts: 1,007	Look at it this way, Buell now has a 100% sportbike oriented dealership network stateside. Now you won't have to wear your assless pants in to look at a sport bike or get weird looks when you show up at the dealership in your Power Rangers suit. I believe this is the first step in separating the sportbike distribution from the cruiser distribution. It will be easier to service the new generation of Buells inside a sportbike shop rather than trying to retrain Harley techs to service Rotax engines. There will also be the ability to homogenize parts and accessories for sport bikes. I see this as a VERY good move for HD and an even better move for Buell. Better this than HD selling Buell to MV Augusta. I would expect the prices for MV Augustas to decline a little bit. HD has a rediculous ability to degotiate discounts on materials, components, etc. I wouldn't be surprised if some of the components get sourced stateside. Means more American jobs.