Erik Buell
- January 10, 2024
- Engineer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Erik Buell |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Date Of Birth | Apr 2, 1950(1950-04-02) |
| Age | 74 |
| Birthplace | Pittsburgh |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Pennsylvania |
| Horoscope | Aries |
Erik Buell Biography
| Name | Erik Buell |
| Birthday | Apr 2 |
| Birth Year | 1950 |
| Place Of Birth | Pittsburgh |
| Home Town | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
Erik Buell is one of the most popular and richest Engineer who was born on April 2, 1950 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
After receiving his degree in engineering in 1979, Buell took a job at Harley- Davidson after he went to Milwaukee, WI to obtain an interview and “beat my way in the door,” as Buell put it.
Buell learned of the small, privately held general-purpose engine maker Barton (based in Great Britain) in 1981. He bought their limited production racer, powered by a water-cooled 750 cc Square Four two-stroke engine. (The Barton was featured prominently in the 1980 motion picture “Silver Dream Racer”.) The bike was poorly manufactured and was constructed from cheap materials. The engine was plagued with issues. Buell felt that with his engineering background, he could improve the engine. As parts failed he re-engineered them to increase reliability, and in many cases saw performance gains with his modifications. The chassis was a lost cause, and Buell designed his own chassis. The engine often failed before completing a race.
Erik Buell Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Engineer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Erik Buell is one of the richest Engineer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Erik Buell 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Erik F. Buell (born April 2, 1950, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is the founder, former Chairman and Chief Technical Officer of the Buell Motorcycle Company, which eventually merged with Harley-Davidson Corp. Buell is a pioneer of modern race motorcycle technology. Buell is also the founder of Erik Buell Racing.
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Who is Erik Buell Dating?
According to our records, Erik Buell is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Erik Buell’s is not dating anyone.
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In 1987, Devin Battley smuggled Erik Buell onto a cruise ship for the Harley- Davidson annual dealer’s meeting. Battley told Harley-Davidson then-CEO, Vaughn Beals, that Buell could give the company a performance image with no risk to Harley. They set up a table for Buell to speak with dealers; by the end of the cruise he had deposits and orders for 25 motorcycles. Attendees such as Bill Bartels, Don Tilley, Devin Battley and Frank Ulicki later become some of Buells most successful dealers.
Facts & Trivia
Greg Ranked on the list of most popular Engineer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Erik Buell celebrates birthday on April 2 of every year.
In the 1990s, Buell reformed his house as the ‘Buell Motorcycle Company’ in which Harley-Davidson invested a 51% interest. Harley-Davidson bought complete control of Buell Motorcycle in 2003, and distributed all Buell motorcycles through select Harley-Davidson dealerships. Erik Buell remained responsible for the engineering and design of all Buell motorcycles.
What is Erik Buell doing now?
The passionate Buell Nation can grow and thrive again.” Erik Buell will not have a role in the new company, according to Melvin, because Erik Buell is currently involved with the electric motorcycle and bicycle company Fuell.
Why did Buell fail?
There was no big mistake the company made that caused its downfall, the main thing that killed Buell Motorcycles is that a management change at its partner company Harley Davidson saw the Buell Motorcycle Company as an unneeded appendage.
Is Erik Buell Racing still in business?
On April 15, 2015, Erik Buell Racing filed for receivership, with a reported $20 million of liabilities, and ceased all operations including closing down their website.
How old is Erik Buell?
72 years (April 2, 1950)
Do buells have Harley engines?
In 1998, Harley-Davidson bought a majority stake and took control of Buell Motorcycle Company, and the company became a subsidiary. Since then, Buell has used modified Harley-Davidson engines, primarily from the Sportster, to power its motorcycles.