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Xbs_from_qc
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 06:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Anybody has ever heard something about a partnership between Bombardier and Buell for 2007? The rumor said that we will see a "Rotax" motor in Buell motorcycle for 2007 with more "ponies" in it !

Maybe Anonymous can help us ?

Thank's a lot !
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Jedwele
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 07:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I hope not
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Saintly
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 07:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

It could have a steam engine in it for all I care. If it's got more power I'll take one!
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Ortegakid
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 08:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thats my ultimate bike, a xb9r, full faired,with their ktm wsb road race vtwin engine, under 350 lbs,180 hp, same chassis,etc. Just %&#$&*^ perfect!
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Spatten1
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 08:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

That would be GREAT! Make the current engines too for those of us that like the low powered sportster engines, but just offer something compeitive as well. Rotax builds about as good an engine as anyone out there.
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Kraven
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 08:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'd have to agree with spatten1. I think you could keep the old twin choice and introduce the Rotax motor too.
Hey, even BMW has a Rotax powered bike.
Between Rotax and the VRod motor, Buell could redefine it's performance image and be competetive on all fronts.
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Xbs_from_qc
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 08:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I heard a lot of good things about Rotax Motor from Dirt Track's racers. Maybe we will be surprised !
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Gonen60
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 09:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I still say the mother ship HD will be releasing a full fairing, Vrod motored, HD race colors sportbike sometime in the near future. I have my ear on the rail and I hear the freight train approaching.
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Eor
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 09:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I think a Buell / Rotax connection is very plausible and speculated that this year's new Buell model might have a Rotax engine.
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Vaxb
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 09:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Don't forget Aprilla uses rotax built motors! And with recent troubles rotax could have been looking for anther venture.
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Rageonthedl
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 09:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

H-D has used the rotax motor....ever hear of the MT500
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Danxb9r
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 10:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Sea Doo uses Rotax motors and there not very reliable...
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Cyclonecharlie
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 10:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Rotax was HD's shorttrack motor until they decided to try their hand at using the Blast motor. With all the strides they have made with the Blast motor, the Rotax is still the better motor in my opinion.
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Typeone
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 10:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

2004 Rotax motorcycle engine models.. .

http://www.rotax.com/en/Engine/2004/Motorcycle/Engine.Models.htm
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Rocketsprink
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 10:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Not too far fetched. Bombardiers plants are'nt too far from Buells. One in Racine WI, and one in Waukegan IL. I've done construction work at both and have seen some interesting engines in the R&D and test labs in their Waukegan Plant.
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Dana P.
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 11:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Never happen.LOL
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Izzinya
Posted on Saturday, July 23, 2005 - 12:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Don't forget Aprilla uses rotax built motors! And with recent troubles rotax could have been looking for anther venture.

i heard aprilla will try there hand at there own motors .....

rotax will want another bike IMO....

who better ??????
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Justice
Posted on Saturday, July 23, 2005 - 12:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Rotax rocks!
Does anyone know if the 2006 BMW T800 uses a rotax engine?

(Message edited by justice on July 23, 2005)
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Cataract2
Posted on Saturday, July 23, 2005 - 07:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Well, if they're two new models today make a big impact. We might see Buell with a new engine. Though it would be through HD if anything.
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Grndskpr
Posted on Saturday, July 23, 2005 - 08:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I am impressed, 2006 are not even out just yet, and were onto 07
Wow
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Blaster_s
Posted on Saturday, July 23, 2005 - 08:57 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

2008 rumors anyone?
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Court
Posted on Saturday, July 23, 2005 - 10:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Actually....I think you should save that post about 2008.

: )
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Daves
Posted on Saturday, July 23, 2005 - 10:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Didn't Bombardier build the HD snowmobiles back in the 70s?
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Turnagain
Posted on Saturday, July 23, 2005 - 11:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

HA! Finally get to use this -- don't know about the Bombardier connection, though.
 H-D snowmobile
taken in Carlisle, PA two years ago
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Xbolt12
Posted on Saturday, July 23, 2005 - 03:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Rotax are great motors, the VROD is nice but huge, but why should HD bother when they already developed the VR1000 engine......


xbolt12
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Metalstorm
Posted on Sunday, July 24, 2005 - 01:25 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I predict in 2007 I will still be riding my 2005 12Scg hoping to find a big bag of money along the side of the rode with which I could use to buy a 2006 Ulysses
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Gschuette
Posted on Sunday, July 24, 2005 - 01:39 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Awesome! Only 364 more days until the next batch of Buells are released. I can hardly wait.
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Dr_greg
Posted on Monday, July 25, 2005 - 02:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I've always said that my "dream bike" would be my XB9R chassis with my Aprilia Mille Rotax V990 motor. Love both bikes, but would sure like them to mate!
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Svttodd
Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2005 - 11:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Doesn't Victory motorcycles use Rotax engines? If so, those twins are supposed to be pretty smooth and powerful, plus the motors have a nice look to them. It would be nice to see something a little different engine wise!
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Bombardier888
Posted on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 - 07:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Has anyone actually riden a bike powered by a Rotax engine? Call me strange but I think that a great proportion of the Buell feel is the shake the out of you at idle and rattle the windows at speed engine. Rotax and Singer sewing machines go hand in hand as far as I am concerned.
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