Buell motorcycles to be no more

[pdsquire]

So maybe it's no big deal if an other great to ride, crap to maintain bike goes out of production.

Lee

Did you ever decide whether to replace yours with an Alp, Lee? If not, have you thought of a Triumph Tiger? More oomph, and though not quite as reliable as an Alp, it shouldn't pose any problems for a skilled engineer.

[Lee Halsall]

Yes, I got a 96 TA about 3 months ago.Once I got used to the lower power,I began to enjoy plodding about ( best term for AT ) .Although I miss the exileration of the Buell, I don't miss the vibration and constant cost of replacement parts.
The worst bit of the AT, is the weight,combined with a high seat and short legs,although the buell was tall,it wasn't top heavy.
On the whole I like the AT,and find any excuse to ride it.
Lee

[Jackflash]

New to the forum and I own one of the last Buells brought into Australia (from Brasil where Harley have an "offshore" factory). It's a 2009 XB12X Ulysses that I bought new in September 2010 and it goes like stink. The only problems I've had are a broken drive belt (at about 13300km) and failed rearwheel bearing (at about 13700km).
Eric Buell Racing are now producing an 1190cc Vtwin (Rotax sourced I think) as of some time in 2011 for sale to the public from what I've read.