MV Agusta starts Chapter 11

[Slide Panda]

Chapter 11 - the Reorganization bankruptcy process started by MV.

http://www.cycleworld.com/2016/03/23/mv-agusta-applies-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-motorcycle-news/

Unfortunately, can't say I'm surprised

[DarkMonster620]

I was reading an article on that last night . . . they're f'd up if they loose AMG, they're f'd up if they don't . . .

[duccarlos]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[Wzed]

Sort of a right of passage for most Italian companies. 

[jerryz]

they have tried to run before they can walk   , they have spent far too much money and time developing too many irrelevant niche models , and not listened to customers issues .

they will probably survive but need to focus

[muskrat]

They have some beautiful bikes but I've never considered one for two reason:  I'm no mechanic and secondly their dealer support network SUCKS.

[duccarlos]

They have some beautiful bikes but I've never considered one for two reason:  I'm no mechanic and secondly their dealer support network SUCKS.

You can replace the first reason with Ducati. They both have the same stigma, but as the article stated, the 800 engine is very good and reliable. I do agree with the second reason. I'm lucky in that if I decided to buy one, I would probably get it from Melillimoto. Sebastian is a beast at servicing Ducs and MVs.

Once I move to ATL I will also have easy access to the DucShop, which also services MVs. Before I even consider buying one, I would need to check if they also manage warranty work. Right now I would consider buying a Brutale over an 821.

[muskrat]

Shhhhhhh, you can't say that about Ducs or you might get banned.

[lawbreaker]

Since it's happened before, i'm not too worried (as an MV owner as well as a 2 duck owner). They're easier to work on than the Ducati's yet parts can be a bit more difficult to get a hold of.. Oh well, The things we do for love (of motorcycles)..