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Author Message   Xbs_from_qc Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 06:59 pm:        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 !   Jedwele Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 07:00 pm:        I hope not   Saintly Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 07:11 pm:        It could have a steam engine in it for all I care. If it's got more power I'll take one!   Ortegakid Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 08:04 pm:        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!   Spatten1 Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 08:05 pm:        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.   Kraven Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 08:53 pm:        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.   Xbs_from_qc Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 08:59 pm:        I heard a lot of good things about Rotax Motor from Dirt Track's racers. Maybe we will be surprised !   Gonen60 Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 09:00 pm:        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.   Eor Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 09:11 pm:        I think a Buell / Rotax connection is very plausible and speculated that this year's new Buell model might have a Rotax engine.   Vaxb Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 09:30 pm:        Don't forget Aprilla uses rotax built motors! And with recent troubles rotax could have been looking for anther venture.   Rageonthedl Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 09:32 pm:        H-D has used the rotax motor....ever hear of the MT500   Danxb9r Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 10:26 pm:        Sea Doo uses Rotax motors and there not very reliable...   Cyclonecharlie Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 10:34 pm:        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.   Typeone Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 10:43 pm:        2004 Rotax motorcycle engine models.. . http://www.rotax.com/en/Engine/2004/Motorcycle/Engine.Models.htm   Rocketsprink Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 10:59 pm:        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.   Dana P. Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 11:15 pm:        Never happen.LOL   Izzinya Posted on Saturday, July 23, 2005 - 12:31 am:        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 ??????   Justice Posted on Saturday, July 23, 2005 - 12:59 am:        Rotax rocks! Does anyone know if the 2006 BMW T800 uses a rotax engine? (Message edited by justice on July 23, 2005)   Cataract2 Posted on Saturday, July 23, 2005 - 07:01 am:        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.   Grndskpr Posted on Saturday, July 23, 2005 - 08:54 am:        I am impressed, 2006 are not even out just yet, and were onto 07 Wow R   Blaster_s Posted on Saturday, July 23, 2005 - 08:57 am:        2008 rumors anyone?   Court Posted on Saturday, July 23, 2005 - 10:04 am:        Actually....I think you should save that post about 2008.   Daves Posted on Saturday, July 23, 2005 - 10:20 am:        Didn't Bombardier build the HD snowmobiles back in the 70s?   Turnagain Posted on Saturday, July 23, 2005 - 11:23 am:        HA! Finally get to use this -- don't know about the Bombardier connection, though. taken in Carlisle, PA two years ago   Xbolt12 Posted on Saturday, July 23, 2005 - 03:50 pm:        Rotax are great motors, the VROD is nice but huge, but why should HD bother when they already developed the VR1000 engine...... xbolt12   Metalstorm Posted on Sunday, July 24, 2005 - 01:25 am:        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   Gschuette Posted on Sunday, July 24, 2005 - 01:39 am:        Awesome! Only 364 more days until the next batch of Buells are released. I can hardly wait.   Dr_greg Posted on Monday, July 25, 2005 - 02:49 pm:        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!   Svttodd Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2005 - 11:44 pm:        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!   Bombardier888 Posted on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 - 07:47 am:        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.