Erik Buell Racing – restart in March 2016

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Erik Buell Racing - restart in March 2016
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Erik Buell Racing - restart in March 2016

Erik Buell Racing - restart in March 2016

Erik Buell Racing - restart in March 2016

Erik Buell Racing - restart in March 2016

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Erik Buell and the Rotax team at the Rotax plant.

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2003 – Stuntman Craig Jones on an XB9S.

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The Buell factory in Mukwanago.

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The full-length Lightning Long XB12Ss.

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Lightning CityX XB12SX is slated to fill stores in 2010. But then everything turns out differently than planned: …

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In 2008 the East Troy factory was still busy producing.

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1989 – the first Buell without full fairing. The shock absorber and rear silencer are located under the engine in the RS1200 Westwind.

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At the end of 2009, Buell introduced the new Lightning CityX XB12SX for 2010, which is based on the short XB chassis.

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Of course there is also an autograph session from bike builder Erik Buell.

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Anniversary bike in touring outfit: Ulysses XB12XT.

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In 1999, the new Thunderstorm engine with Buell Dynamic Digital Fuel Injection (DDFI) with 90 PS is installed not only in the sports tourer S3 Thunderbolt, but also in the new X1 Lightning (picture).

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… for a completely new model family of sporty US bikes.

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"So I decided to build my own bike in the garage next to my house. In 1983 it was ready."

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Rico-Penzkofer on XBRR in the Daytona 200 Race in 2006.

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The 1125R is not only impressive in the hall, but also outdoors.

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2008 – Erik visits Berlin.

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The beginnings of the Buell Motor Company, this is where it all began. The old workshops still exist today.

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Erik Buell’s racing bug began in the 1970s. Here he rides a Yamaha TZ 750. The Sparton was based on it – and thus the RW.

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2009 – Julius Ilmberger at the 500 km race in Hockenheim.

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In 2006 the Lightning Long XB 12Ss comes onto the market, which is particularly suitable for tall street fighter fans and trips for two.

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With the new Lightning Low XB12Scg, a machine is offered in 2007 that is specifically aimed at smaller, grown-up Streefighter fans.

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In 2005 the Streetfighter Lightning CityX XB9SX hit the asphalt of the urban jungle, as well as the winding country roads.

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The yard of the production facility.

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Erik cannot be stopped and within 3 months develops a ready-to-drive prototype of a sporty street motorcycle with a Harley-Davidson engine, new frame and full aerodynamic fairing: the RR 1000 Battletwin.

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Erik Buell not only lets engines rock, but also likes to take the stage.

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In 2004 Buell presented the Firebolt XB12R sports fighter.

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… October 15, 2009 Harley-Davidson, Inc. announced that it has ceased production of Buell branded motorcycles. But now we know that an Eric doesn’t let himself get down so quickly.

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2008 – the 1125R lays a new foundation stone …

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2009 – AMA Pro Daytona SportBike winner: Danny Eslick.

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1994 – S2 Thunderbolt is the first motorcycle that arises from the now closer cooperation with the Motor Company.

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Erik in the shed with an old construction plan of brake discs.

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Erik Buell at the presentation of the 1125R – here the Buell in a cutaway model.

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On the day of the anniversary, some Buells are gathered in front of the plant.

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Erik with his band Thunderbolts in Elkhart Lake.

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The historical production facility from the inside.

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Erik couldn’t find the right motorcycle for himself back then …

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The associated hardware is still in the old Buell Motor Company garage.

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2008 – 25th Anniversary in East Troy.

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2007 – Rainer Schwarz shows what he can do on an XB12S in Mainz.

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2006 – The Ulysses XB12X Adventure Sports Bike …

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Buell fans celebrate around the factory.

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Erik Buell and the Firebolt XB9R, their basic chassis data correspond to those of a GP racer.

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… the new Streetfighter Lightning XB12S.

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In addition, the sports tourer S3 Thunderbolt comes onto the market, which is now also represented for Buell in Germany and Austria.

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Two-wheelers also continued to accelerate: Danny Eslick, US champion at the AMA Daytona SportBike.

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On January 2, 2000, the 25,000th Buell leaves the assembly line.

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On the company’s 25th anniversary: ​​an unusual look discovered on a Buell bike in front of the factory.

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The Thunderbolt S3T and S3 on exit 1999.

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Around 180 employees now work for the Buell Motorcycle Company in East Troy. They produce more than 11,000 machines a year.

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The history of Buell motorcycles begins in 1983: the RW750 racing machine with a square four two-stroke engine is about to be ready for production – and becomes superfluous because the American motorsport association AMA decides to discontinue the Formula One class in favor of the superbikes. Only one copy was sold.

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The Firebolt XB12R has a 1203 cm³ large, air-cooled and long-stroke designed V-Twin, just like …

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In 1997 Buell made its debut with the M2 Cyclone in the all-rounder category: fast and extraordinary.

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… shines with optimal touring suitability.

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With the EBR 1190 RS, Erik Buell presented a new super sports car in 2011 that has a Rotax V2 engine at its heart and was launched in 2012.

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EWC is back

Erik Buell Racing is back! On March 18, the factory in East Troy, Wisconsin reopened. According to the new owner, new motorcycles are being built again.

Erik Buell Racing (EBR) is building motorcycles again, according to the new owner Liquid Asset Partners. On March 18, 2016, the factory opened in East Troy, Wisconsin. Engineer Erik Buell is the technical director of his ex-company. The EWC website is online again. On wAt ww.liquidap.com you can buy EWC spare parts, soon also decommissioned production machines.

In April 2015, the US manufacturer reported bankruptcy and had to stop production. The production was then up for sale. After a deal with Bruce Belfer failed twice, Liquid Asset Partners was awarded the contract. 

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