Erik Buell Articles

Buell's Electric Motorcycle 'Flow' Is Available For Pre-Order

Buell's Electric Motorcycle 'Flow' Is Available For Pre-Order

I want a ride. Can I get a ride?

By Kate Murphy Apr 26, 2019

Electric Motorcycles

Erik Buell Trades Petrol For Protons With New E-Bike Startup

Erik Buell Trades Petrol For Protons With New E-Bike Startup

Erik Buell Trades Petrol For Protons With New E-Bike Startup

He's back!

By Jason Marker Mar 05, 2019

Erik Buell Racing Is Back For A Limited Run

Erik Buell Racing Is Back For A Limited Run

Erik Buell Racing Is Back For A Limited Run

EBR is poised to return from the dead once again in limited numbers.

By Justin Hughes Dec 06, 2018

Video Inspiration: Eat Sleep Ride - Erik Buell

Video Inspiration: Eat Sleep Ride - Erik Buell

Video Inspiration: Eat Sleep Ride - Erik Buell

Erik Buell Reflects on Building and Riding motorcycles as part of the new eat, SLeep, Ride propaganda. It's a cool video and the products are cool too.

By Tod Rafferty May 06, 2017

EBR Goes Under. Again

EBR Goes Under. Again

EBR Goes Under. Again

Erik Buell's EBR Motorcycles is being shut down once again.

By Tim Huber Jan 26, 2017

EBR Files Black Lightning Trademark

EBR Files Black Lightning Trademark

EBR Files Black Lightning Trademark

EBR files Black Lightning trademark which means we may have a neat new American built sportbike heading our way.

By Tod Rafferty Nov 02, 2016

EBR Motorcycles Back in Business

EBR Motorcycles Back in Business

EBR Motorcycles Back in Business

EBR Motorcycles announced they are back in business with the news that it is offering a complete line-up of 2017 models.

By Tod Rafferty Sep 23, 2016

Riding On the Wrong Side: Proclaiming My Wrongness

Riding On the Wrong Side: Proclaiming My Wrongness

Riding On the Wrong Side: Proclaiming My Wrongness

Well, EBR is alive. That much is true. But is it sustainable?

By Chris Cope Mar 10, 2016

EBR Says It's Back. Again.

EBR Says It's Back. Again.

What, again?

By Chris Cope Mar 02, 2016

Riding on the Wrong Side: What Has Erik Buell Taught Us?

Riding on the Wrong Side: What Has Erik Buell Taught Us?

Riding on the Wrong Side: What Has Erik Buell Taught Us?

Does the latest sale of EBR mar Erik Buell's legacy even further?

By Chris Cope Jan 20, 2016

Erik Buell Racing is Dead and Gone - Developing Story

Erik Buell Racing is Dead and Gone - Developing Story

Erik Buell Racing is Dead and Gone - Developing Story

Erik Buell Racing has run out of time and options.

By Sam Bendall Jan 19, 2016

Have A Buell Blast (or 50) - Online Find Craigslist Edition

Have A Buell Blast (or 50) - Online Find Craigslist Edition

Have A Buell Blast (or 50) - Online Find Craigslist Edition

Ever wanted an entire trailer of Buell Blasts? Here's your chance!

By Bryan Wood Dec 07, 2015

'EBR Lives,' Says New Owner: Do We Believe It?

'EBR Lives,' Says New Owner: Do We Believe It?

Seriously?

By Chris Cope Aug 10, 2015

Erik Buell /Hero Racing to Leave World Superbike

Erik Buell /Hero Racing to Leave World Superbike

Erik Buell /Hero Racing to Leave World Superbike

Erik Buell /Hero Racing to Leave World Superbike Well, I guess I’m foolish for not seeing this coming. When Erik Buell Racing (EBR) officially filed...

By Jesse Kiser Apr 30, 2015

Kickstand: EBR’s Loss is No One’s Gain, Except Maybe Polaris

Kickstand: EBR’s Loss is No One’s Gain, Except Maybe Polaris

Kickstand: EBR’s Loss is No One’s Gain, Except Maybe Polaris

Erik can't catch a break.

By Gary Ilminen Apr 17, 2015

Erik Buell Racing Goes Bankrupt - Hero Still Coming to the US

Erik Buell Racing Goes Bankrupt - Hero Still Coming to the US

Erik Buell Racing Goes Bankrupt - Hero Still Coming to the US

Poor Erik...

By Jesse Kiser Apr 17, 2015

Team Hero EBR's (Erik Buell Racing) First Test of 2015

Team Hero EBR's (Erik Buell Racing) First Test of 2015

Team Hero EBR enters 2015 strong with a successful testing session, despite less than ideal conditions. Is this an omen of what the year will bring?

By Jesse Kiser Jan 27, 2015

Erik Buell Racing - The Past, Present and Future

Erik Buell Racing - The Past, Present and Future

Erik Buell Racing - The Past, Present and Future

We try out the 2015 Erik Buell Racing 1190RX and examine the past, present and future of a designer, racer and builder who will not be defeated.

By Jason Fogelson Nov 09, 2014

The Most Remarkable Motorcyclists of 2013

The Most Remarkable Motorcyclists of 2013

The Most Remarkable Motorcyclists of 2013

These remarkable motorcyclists of 2013 live and breath bikes and, in doing so, have changed our world for the better this year.

By HFL Staff Dec 27, 2013

First Photos and Specs: 2014 EBR 1190RX

First Photos and Specs: 2014 EBR 1190RX

First Photos and Specs: 2014 EBR 1190RX

This thing is the business.

By HFL Staff Oct 16, 2013

Is This The EBR 1190RX

Is This The EBR 1190RX's Headlight?

Is This The EBR 1190RX's Headlight?

Could it be?

By HFL Staff Aug 08, 2013

Erik Buell Racing raises $20 million

Erik Buell Racing raises $20 million

Erik Buell Racing raises $20 million

Hot of the wires this morning is news that Erik Buell Racing has just secured $20 million in foreign capital. "The funding will allow the motorcycle company to design and produce additional models of street bikes and to expand its exports," stated FirstPathway, the investment bank which handled the funding. "The next step is to build a much more affordable motorcycle," states Erik. Photo: Grant...

By HFL Staff Jul 20, 2012

Congrats Erik

Less than three years after having his company unceremoniously shitcanned by corporate greed, Erik Buell has claimed two podiums in a single AMA Pro Superbike weekend. Dannny Eslick and Geoff May both placed third on Saturday and Sunday respectively. Those podiums are a huge result for EBR, the tiny, tiny, tiny East Troy, Wisconsin-based company developed its own model, the EBR 1190RS, which can n...

By HFL Staff May 07, 2012

‘Racing as R&D for product’

‘Racing as R&D for product’

‘Racing as R&D for product’

In this 5th installment of EBR Nation, we get a look behind the scenes of pre-season testing at Jenning’s GP down in Florida. Danny Eslick and Geoff May give insight into both the EBR 1190RS’speformance, and also its development process. Described as an “old school approach,” Erik is using racing as development for his products. That makes sense when you see the bike in person, it looks pr...

By HFL Staff Apr 03, 2012

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