EBR Closes Down

Porkchop · 04-24-2015, 11:29 AM

Erik Buell has shut down operations. Sad.

http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/04/17...NTQyNDUwMDE5S0

OneSickPsycho · 04-24-2015, 03:01 PM

Also in the news, KTM isn't going to make any more superbikes for the street... RC8 is gone.

Porkchop · 04-24-2015, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Also in the news, KTM isn't going to make any more superbikes for the street... RC8 is gone.

No shit???? I always wanted an RC8R. That's sad. They keeping the Super Duke I'm guessing?

OneSickPsycho · 04-27-2015, 12:34 PM

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No shit???? I always wanted an RC8R. That's sad. They keeping the Super Duke I'm guessing?

Yeah, their CEO just said they're too dangerous for the street. I believe they're also going to make a track only version.

Porkchop · 04-28-2015, 10:08 AM

I read the articles. They're trying to build a track only V4 bike for Moto GP I guess. Kind of crazy when the big Duke makes MORE power than the RC8R. Bad move on their part unless they were losing money on the bike. Not a good marketing move when the boss says their bikes are too dangerous for the road. I hate that whole save you from yourself thing.

OneSickPsycho · 04-28-2015, 10:27 AM

Yeah, I'm sure there's some underlying shit going on that we aren't privy to... CEO's don't routinely come out with this sort of shit without some thoughts regarding future marketing... I suspect you're right and sales suck for the RC8 so they're trying to save face a bit...

Porkchop · 04-28-2015, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Yeah, I'm sure there's some underlying shit going on that we aren't privy to... CEO's don't routinely come out with this sort of shit without some thoughts regarding future marketing... I suspect you're right and sales suck for the RC8 so they're trying to save face a bit...

Probably. I'm typically a big super naked fan, but I've always wanted an RC8R. Might be worth picking one up before they become a collector item. I like the all white with orange accents. And they're decent on insurance too.

04-24-2015, 11:29 AM	#1
Porkchop 125GP Champion Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worthington, OH Moto: Empty Garage Posts: 3,418	EBR Closes Down Erik Buell has shut down operations. Sad. http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/04/17...NTQyNDUwMDE5S0 __________________ *Coming soon? 2010 Ducati Monster 696 - Sold 1984 Honda VF500F - Sold 1999 Yamaha R6 - Sold

04-28-2015, 10:08 AM	#5
Porkchop 125GP Champion Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worthington, OH Moto: Empty Garage Posts: 3,418	I read the articles. They're trying to build a track only V4 bike for Moto GP I guess. Kind of crazy when the big Duke makes MORE power than the RC8R. Bad move on their part unless they were losing money on the bike. Not a good marketing move when the boss says their bikes are too dangerous for the road. I hate that whole save you from yourself thing. __________________ *Coming soon? 2010 Ducati Monster 696 - Sold 1984 Honda VF500F - Sold 1999 Yamaha R6 - Sold

04-24-2015, 03:01 PM	#2
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	Also in the news, KTM isn't going to make any more superbikes for the street... RC8 is gone.

04-28-2015, 10:27 AM	#6
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	Yeah, I'm sure there's some underlying shit going on that we aren't privy to... CEO's don't routinely come out with this sort of shit without some thoughts regarding future marketing... I suspect you're right and sales suck for the RC8 so they're trying to save face a bit...