[Audiomechanic]

I'm catchin what you're throwin. Some things need to remain rare to remain special and unique. Don't want MV to become the next GSXR (no offense Tigger). Why? In my mind, the GSXR is a great bike PACKED with technology and innovation, not to mention reliability. But when you think of a GSXR, do you think of that technology and innovation, or do you just breeze over it because it's "another Gixxer?" If I started a thread on my new GSXR, I would bet most of the replies would be "congrats!" or "nice bike." If I started a thread on my new MV, I'd get replies asking questions, requests for more pics, oogles, praises and jealousy.

If I see 3 bikes on the road, two are R1's and the 3rd is an MV, I'm gonna stop and admire the MV. I'm going to ask questions about it, picture myself riding it. Concentrate on it's details and beauty. Do the R1's have mostly the same tech? Sure. "But you don't see one of these everyday!"

Not only that, but as Tigger said, staying small keeps the quality high for MV. They have a reputation to uphold and if they fail to uphold it, they loose their business....that is....until they have the shelter of a larger company to take away that risk. They've been around since the 40's and seem to have a pretty good handle on how things are done.

Now, Harley can't FORCE them to sell, so if they choose to (or if they've chosen to), then that is the new direction they wish the business to take. I just hope they remain small and rare. Some things are meant to be expensive and exotic. Some things are meant to be had only by the few.