Author Topic: Roehr Motorcycles closes  (Read 867 times)

Richard230

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Roehr Motorcycles closes
« on: February 13, 2012, 01:29:56 PM »
Unfortunately, Roehr Motorcycles has folded.  I thought they had a good product, but the EV business is tough and it is really hard to make money if you don't have a lot of it stuffed in the bank to hold you over for a number of years until electric motorcycle sales pick up.

Read more here:  http://www.elmoto.net/showthread.php?2044-What-s-up-with-Roehr-Motorcycles 

The second post is from Roehr, confirming that they are no longer in business.   :(
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Re: Roehr Motorcycles closes
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2012, 02:29:20 PM »
It is unfortunate. I was hoping that they would stay in the game longer to help advance electric motorcycling. I was impressed with what they were planning to provide to customers, but I completely understand the business decision.