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Porkchop 04-24-2015 11:29 AM

EBR Closes Down
 
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 (Post 534486)
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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Originally Posted by Porkchop (Post 534487)
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 (Post 534490)
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.


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