Frequently Asked Questions
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Bill Melvin owns and operates Buell Motorcycle. As of 2021, we are back and here to stay. Now fully independent with bikes assembled by hand in our factory in Grand Rapids, MI, USA. All models feature the Buell 1190cc V-Twin engine.
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Buell does, here in Grand Rapids, MI! Originally developed as the 1125cc V-Twin by Buell in partnership with Rotax manufacturing for AMA super sport road racing, the engine was brought in-house and transitioned to an 1190cc V-Twin engine in 2010.
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Erik Buell is no longer involved in Buell Motorcycles. He started an important legacy of American-built, high-performance motorcycles and we are proud to carry that forward.
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Buell is no longer affiliated with Harley-Davidson. The company split in 2009, and Erik Buell Racing was born then. The Buell brand was re-established in 2020, and we restarted production in 2021. We are fully independent and based out of Grand Rapids, MI.
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We are rapidly expanding our dealer and service center partners. Check out service center webpage to find a center closest to you. If you don’t see one, feel free to reach out to us and make a recommendation at dealers@buellmotorcycle.com.
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Buell is proud to offer our high-performance motorcycles in Canada and the United Kingdom. Stay tuned as more international distribution will be coming soon.
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Historical Buell model tooling and parts inventory was and is still controlled by Harley-Davidson. We do have some resources available to help with technical questions - please email questions to Tech@BuellMotorcycle.com. A few resources we have been sharing with those looking for parts on older models are the following: Aagaard Moto Foundry (608) 774-1792 (Chaz Aagaard), or www.twinmotorcycles.nl
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Yes! We have financing options available through Synchrony Bank and Freedom Road Financial, a division of Evergreen Bank Group. We welcome folks to work with their own institution if preferred.