Comments on: Harley-Davidson In Advanced Talks To Buy MV Agusta http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/06/05/harley-davidson-in-advanced-talks-to-buy-mv-augusta/ World's Number One Source For Custom Motorcycle News Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:42:12 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Rumor Mill: Harley-Davidson is negotiation to buy MV Agusta | 2WheelTuesday http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/06/05/harley-davidson-in-advanced-talks-to-buy-mv-augusta/comment-page-1/#comment-90009 Rumor Mill: Harley-Davidson is negotiation to buy MV Agusta | 2WheelTuesday Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:27:29 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=1466#comment-90009 [...] Italian newspaper Messaggero reported (without mentioning sources) that Harley-Davidson is in negotiation to buy most of the debts from motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta. We know for sure that the Italian company has around 200 million euros (about 320 million US dollars) of debt and that businessman Claudio Castiglioni owns 29.6% of the shares. Source (cyrilhuzeblog) [...] [...] Italian newspaper Messaggero reported (without mentioning sources) that Harley-Davidson is in negotiation to buy most of the debts from motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta. We know for sure that the Italian company has around 200 million euros (about 320 million US dollars) of debt and that businessman Claudio Castiglioni owns 29.6% of the shares. Source (cyrilhuzeblog) [...]

]]> By: Brian Christner http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/06/05/harley-davidson-in-advanced-talks-to-buy-mv-augusta/comment-page-1/#comment-90008 Brian Christner Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:24:08 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=1466#comment-90008 I can already imagine a Harley-Davidson twin nestled into an MV Agusta frame. Cannot wait to see if this deal goes through and the new models to follow on both sides of the fence. I can already imagine a Harley-Davidson twin nestled into an MV Agusta frame. Cannot wait to see if this deal goes through and the new models to follow on both sides of the fence.

]]> By: Breaking News. Harley-Davidson Will Acquire 100% of MV Agusta at Cyril Huze Blog http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/06/05/harley-davidson-in-advanced-talks-to-buy-mv-augusta/comment-page-1/#comment-78535 Breaking News. Harley-Davidson Will Acquire 100% of MV Agusta at Cyril Huze Blog Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:42:35 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=1466#comment-78535 [...] Harley-Davidson was in advanced talks to buy Italian manufacturer MV Agusta (see original article HERE). Many of you were skeptical, but I knew that my sources were very reliable. Now it’s official. [...] [...] Harley-Davidson was in advanced talks to buy Italian manufacturer MV Agusta (see original article HERE). Many of you were skeptical, but I knew that my sources were very reliable. Now it’s official. [...]

]]> By: Nicker http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/06/05/harley-davidson-in-advanced-talks-to-buy-mv-augusta/comment-page-1/#comment-76958 Nicker Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:36:33 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=1466#comment-76958 Conrad, RE: "...wtf are they thinking now? ..." That's exactly the issue..... May be thay aren't..... [thinking, that is...]....??? -nicker- Conrad,

RE:
“…wtf are they thinking now? …”

That’s exactly the issue…..
May be thay aren’t….. [thinking, that is...]….???

-nicker-

]]> By: Conrad Nicklus http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/06/05/harley-davidson-in-advanced-talks-to-buy-mv-augusta/comment-page-1/#comment-76572 Conrad Nicklus Sun, 22 Jun 2008 20:31:08 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=1466#comment-76572 OH GOD.....wtf are they thinking now? Laying people off, showing losses and NOW looking to spend some 320 million dollars? OH GOD…..wtf are they thinking now? Laying people off, showing losses and NOW looking to spend some 320 million dollars?

]]> By: Arie http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/06/05/harley-davidson-in-advanced-talks-to-buy-mv-augusta/comment-page-1/#comment-76410 Arie Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:09:34 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=1466#comment-76410 Buell Motorcycles has developed a very nice bike in the 1125R. I think it needs a bit more refinement. But, it is very close to competing with the metric litre-bikes offered by the "big three" as well as Ducati. I think that Harley should give this focus (and $$$) to Erik... Buell Motorcycles has developed a very nice bike in the 1125R. I think it needs a bit more refinement. But, it is very close to competing with the metric litre-bikes offered by the “big three” as well as Ducati. I think that Harley should give this focus (and $$$) to Erik…

]]> By: Jim Vincenti http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/06/05/harley-davidson-in-advanced-talks-to-buy-mv-augusta/comment-page-1/#comment-76355 Jim Vincenti Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:30:31 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=1466#comment-76355 Hey everyone loves Italian food, women, and those sexy red/black motorcycles......yeah baby!! Hey everyone loves Italian food, women, and those sexy red/black motorcycles……yeah baby!!

]]> By: Harley-Davidson newest MV Agusta suitor? - Automotive | CooOne.Com http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/06/05/harley-davidson-in-advanced-talks-to-buy-mv-augusta/comment-page-1/#comment-75917 Harley-Davidson newest MV Agusta suitor? - Automotive | CooOne.Com Sat, 14 Jun 2008 12:23:20 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=1466#comment-75917 [...] thereafter by similar rumors regarding Mahindra, another huge Indian automaker. The latest company rumored to be keeping tabs on a possible purchase of MV Agusta is none other than Harley-Davidson, which [...] [...] thereafter by similar rumors regarding Mahindra, another huge Indian automaker. The latest company rumored to be keeping tabs on a possible purchase of MV Agusta is none other than Harley-Davidson, which [...]

]]> By: Automobile Guide Blog » Blog Archive » Harley-Davidson newest MV Agusta suitor? http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/06/05/harley-davidson-in-advanced-talks-to-buy-mv-augusta/comment-page-1/#comment-75852 Automobile Guide Blog » Blog Archive » Harley-Davidson newest MV Agusta suitor? Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:24:37 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=1466#comment-75852 [...] thereafter by similar rumors regarding Mahindra, another huge Indian automaker. The latest company rumored to be keeping tabs on a possible purchase of MV Agusta is none other than Harley-Davidson, which [...] [...] thereafter by similar rumors regarding Mahindra, another huge Indian automaker. The latest company rumored to be keeping tabs on a possible purchase of MV Agusta is none other than Harley-Davidson, which [...]

]]> By: stephen http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/06/05/harley-davidson-in-advanced-talks-to-buy-mv-augusta/comment-page-1/#comment-75760 stephen Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:00:05 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=1466#comment-75760 umm last i checked HD did have a sportbike division...its called Buell.... umm last i checked HD did have a sportbike division…its called Buell….

]]> By: Blue http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/06/05/harley-davidson-in-advanced-talks-to-buy-mv-augusta/comment-page-1/#comment-75732 Blue Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:38:21 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=1466#comment-75732 LOL - Cyril, I doff my hat to you. You're a damn sight more efficient than I am! :) LOL – Cyril, I doff my hat to you. You’re a damn sight more efficient than I am! :)

]]> By: Blue http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/06/05/harley-davidson-in-advanced-talks-to-buy-mv-augusta/comment-page-1/#comment-75725 Blue Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:57:40 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=1466#comment-75725 MV Agusta - NOT Augusta!! MV Agusta – NOT Augusta!!

]]> By: Jeff & Robbie http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/06/05/harley-davidson-in-advanced-talks-to-buy-mv-augusta/comment-page-1/#comment-75560 Jeff & Robbie Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:19:11 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=1466#comment-75560 ...not a marriage made in heaven! …not a marriage made in heaven!

]]> By: Buzz Kanter http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/06/05/harley-davidson-in-advanced-talks-to-buy-mv-augusta/comment-page-1/#comment-75546 Buzz Kanter Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:03:15 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=1466#comment-75546 Something doesn't sound right about this. We'll see if it pans out, but I'd be quite surprised if this is the case. Something doesn’t sound right about this. We’ll see if it pans out, but I’d be quite surprised if this is the case.

]]> By: m galluzzi http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/06/05/harley-davidson-in-advanced-talks-to-buy-mv-augusta/comment-page-1/#comment-75405 m galluzzi Sat, 07 Jun 2008 08:31:56 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=1466#comment-75405 back to the future?!?! Harley needs new thinking, not the same strategies of the past!! back to the future?!?! Harley needs new thinking, not the same strategies of the past!!

]]> By: Michael Schacht http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/06/05/harley-davidson-in-advanced-talks-to-buy-mv-augusta/comment-page-1/#comment-75360 Michael Schacht Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:34:17 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=1466#comment-75360 With all that has gone on in the motorcycle industry lately, nothing should surprise us. If Harley was looking for a great sport bike company/brand to purchase, they found it! With all that has gone on in the motorcycle industry lately, nothing should surprise us. If Harley was looking for a great sport bike company/brand to purchase, they found it!

]]> By: J http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/06/05/harley-davidson-in-advanced-talks-to-buy-mv-augusta/comment-page-1/#comment-75353 J Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:44:52 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=1466#comment-75353 Ahh- explains why Harley just sold $1B of paper. Woo hoo! Debt financing- the '80's are back! Hmm- Harley buying an italian scooter biz- haven't we seen this before? Wonder how long before the AMF buyout? heheheh..... Ahh- explains why Harley just sold $1B of paper. Woo hoo! Debt financing- the ’80’s are back!

Hmm- Harley buying an italian scooter biz- haven’t we seen this before?

Wonder how long before the AMF buyout? heheheh…..

]]> By: rodent http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/06/05/harley-davidson-in-advanced-talks-to-buy-mv-augusta/comment-page-1/#comment-75351 rodent Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:32:28 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=1466#comment-75351 jspfc, Amen to that jspfc, Amen to that

]]> By: jspfc http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/06/05/harley-davidson-in-advanced-talks-to-buy-mv-augusta/comment-page-1/#comment-75285 jspfc Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:46:45 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=1466#comment-75285 Sounds like a good move for Harley considering they cant build a sport bike of their own. Lets just hope they dont screw up a beautiful bike. Sounds like a good move for Harley considering they cant build a sport bike of their own. Lets just hope they dont screw up a beautiful bike.

]]> By: Greg Hammer http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/06/05/harley-davidson-in-advanced-talks-to-buy-mv-augusta/comment-page-1/#comment-75279 Greg Hammer Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:24:13 +0000 http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=1466#comment-75279 Would be nice to have HD getting involved with sport bikes using the experience of an Italian manufacturer. Would be nice to have HD getting involved with sport bikes using the experience of an Italian manufacturer.

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