EBR Closes / Bankruptcy

[Cosworth]

I noticed that, everything is still there just looks like the main page is gone.
https://www.erikbuellracing.com/motorcycles/1190sx-2/

 

[wolfo68]

That had been completely removed, the home page seems to be back up with the links removed to show the press statement.

 

[djs2k2]

http://www.gizmag.com/ebr-bankruptcy-creditor-protection/37050/ this also has the hx250r pictures!

 

[streetfighterx]

Ebrracewear.com is still live. What are the chances orders are being filled?

 

[heagachongoose]

All the stuff was on sale last I checked. They are clearing inventory. Ebrracewar that is

 

[Restlessrustler]

I took a shot and ordered a couple things....figured it be nice to have another shirt and hat to show pride!

 

[Gloomshadow]

I got some "friends" in India that know guys working in Hero.. what they heard is that Hero and EBR fought like cats and dogs...

I listened to Pawan Munjal give a speech to his executives about a year ago.. they wanted EBR as its technology division AND access to its dealer network for the bikes they were planning to make (the HX250 , Hero Hastur 620)... just two days ago Hero told everyone in India that the HX and that Hastur were still on the way and that nothing has changed just bc EBR is closed.

I think this is a take-over.. but they are going to wait and buy the rest of EBR during the proceedings so they can pay rock-bottom dollar for it... then we are going to get hit with Hasturs and HXs..

I agree that EBR bit off more than it could chew.. they just should have made a few 1190RS like they did , then they should have hit us with that Hastur 620.. that little lightweight twin would have kicked ass in sales..

 

[heagachongoose]

Exactly. Big hero flexing it's muscles is what we are seeing. It is a take over.


Either that or it's a government conspiracy. Everyone! Quick! Make tin foil hats before they brainwash the masses!

 

[s0dhi]

I think this is a take-over.. but they are going to wait and buy the rest of EBR during the proceedings so they can pay rock-bottom dollar for it... then we are going to get hit with Hasturs and HXs..

Exactly. Big hero flexing it's muscles is what we are seeing. It is a take over.

I'm okay with that if it means I can still get an 1190RX.

 

[Gloomshadow]

I cant see Hero letting the 1190 go to waste.. it wouldn't surprise me if Hero bought rights to that bike and opened the US plant back up to make it as a race bike and show piece. It also would not surprise me it Erik ended up back in that plant running it.. I think this is more of a thing where someone is showing someone else "who is boss around here".. that's what I am picking up. Hero has the money and this is basically what Hero said it wanted a few years ago at least. Hero had to have known the 1190 was going to be a hard-sell... Hero isn't stupid. I bet this is all going according to "plan" as far as Hero is concerned ...

 

[Route0766]

My own option:
If the EBRs are a little more inexpensive, it will be an American HIT for the bikes, as everyone will affore and buy it (Like Ford Model "A" in the late 20's). People is tired to get cheap and bad quality materials from you knew who other brands in the market.
Again, my own opinion!!!!


My Babies:

- 14 H-D FLS Slim

- 15 Yamaha FZ-09

- 09 XB9sX

 

[thrstrmech]

I'm too looking at the FZ-09, but they just had a recall for a shift drum stop or something like that. which was manufactured incorrectly.

 

[moshaholic2]

My current EBR "dream"

Like Audi buying Ducati, like AMG buying MV Agusta.....

FORD picks up EBR. Massive parts sourcing and manufacturing etc.

Taking EBR's brilliant chassis, having the engine re-engineered and manufactured making the extra 15+hp they need to win WSBK, lowering the overall cost to the consumer and still having an American built bike and owned by an American (non-bailout) company.


One can dream cant they?

 

[doberdann1019]

FORD picks up EBR

That would be awesome, although I doubt it would ever happen. I'm surprised more car companies don't try their hand in motorcycles.

 

[djs2k2]

Preferably I'd rather gm pick them up but that will never happen!

 

[GregoXB]

I'm too looking at the FZ-09, but they just had a recall for a shift drum stop or something like that. which was manufactured incorrectly.

That happens on a Japanese bike, everyone sort of brushes it off. If that happens on a Ducati or another less known manufacturer, it becomes headline news.

 

[nicholas900]

I so much wanted an EBR. But I was worried about this. Its a tough economy. Even Ducati needs the low rent and low cc Monster bikes to be successful, and the recently hugely popular aventure bikes. Actually the low dollar Monster saved Ducati. Even the mighty D can't stand alone on high dollar race bike replicas.


I hope you guys that did support have access to replacement parts down the road.

 

[arikam]

That's what I'm worried about with buying one now or on deep discount. No warranty or no parts or no one who knows how to repair them.

 

[Hughlysses]

Cross-posted from Badweb: Teaser from AMCN (Australian Motorcycle News).

AMCN can confirm EBR falling under receivership was all part of a carefully planned strategy for Indian giant and 49.2 percent part-owner Hero MotoCorp to gain full control of the company. As reported by AMCN, Erik Buell’s company EBR went into receivership last Wednesday, is now bankrupt, and under the control of a court-appointed liquidator. However, all is not what it seems.

Don’t miss next week’s issue of Australian Motorcycle News for all the dirty laundry as to why the world’s biggest motorcycle maker decided this was the best way forward, on sale Thursday 30 April.

http://www.amcn.com.au/news/1504/ebr-receivership-is-part-of-the-plan!

 

[williegoat]

Cross-posted from Badweb: Teaser from AMCN (Australian Motorcycle News).

Quote:
AMCN can confirm EBR falling under receivership was all part of a carefully planned strategy for Indian giant and 49.2 percent part-owner Hero MotoCorp to gain full control of the company. As reported by AMCN, Erik Buell’s company EBR went into receivership last Wednesday, is now bankrupt, and under the control of a court-appointed liquidator. However, all is not what it seems.

Don’t miss next week’s issue of Australian Motorcycle News for all the dirty laundry as to why the world’s biggest motorcycle maker decided this was the best way forward, on sale Thursday 30 April.


http://www.amcn.com.au/news/1504/ebr-receiver ...

Wow, I wonder how many of his patents and inovations Erik Buell will loose in that deal?