EBR Closes Down

[Porkchop]

Erik Buell has shut down operations. Sad.

http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/04/17/erik-buell-comments-on-closure-of-ebr/?cmpid=enews042315&spPodID=030&spMailingID=22532612&spUserID=NzQ5OTQzOTkxNzIS1&spJobID=542450019&spReportId=NTQyNDUwMDE5S0

[OneSickPsycho]

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

[Porkchop]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.