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Started in 1983 and bought by Harley-Davidson, Buell Motorcycles was founded by an ex-Harley engineer and was discontinued in 2006 as Harley-Davidson wanted to focus on its core product line. Motorcyclist Magazine covers Buell Motorcycles with updates, builds, reviews, and news from our Buell experts.

  1. Dedicated fans continue the Buell Homecoming tradition



    Despite the dissolution of Buell motorcycles, the popular Buell Homecoming gathering will continue in 2010 thanks to the dedicated efforts of core Buell enthusiasts.Slated for June 16-20th at Alpine Valley Resort in East Troy, Wisconsin—the home of the former Buell Motorcycles—the event will offer Buell owners and fans of the ...    Read more

  2. Scenes from the Buell Motorcycle Factory Liquidation Sale



    The first sign appears a few miles away, stuck into the frozen grass alongside I-43. “Motorcycle Liquidation” it reads, black letters on a yellow background, with an arrow pointing right. I exit at East Troy and head north toward Buell Drive, and the soon-to-be-vacant Buell Motorcycle factory. ...    Read more

  3. Buell’s Blast discontinued in dramatic fashion



    Our September 2009 issue included a short piece lamenting Buell’s entry-level Blast, and its general failure to convert the non-riding public into Buell-blooded bikers. It turns out we weren't the only ones questioning the littlest Buell’s relevance. When Buell revealed its 2010 lineup just days later, it announced the beleaguered ...    Read more