Since Harley purchased MV Augusta a couple of weeks ago are their owners eligible for HOG membership? Just a conversation starter

Hey Mark!  OK I missed out on this one-  what is MV Augusta?

MV Augusta is an Italian brand that has a great history in racing. The winningest grand prix racer Giacomo Agostini raced for MV. Harley has purchased MV outright. Currently MV makes the fastest production bike in the world the F4 1000i (194 mph), and the most expensive bike in the world the F4 312CC (128,000). Beautiful, and exotic describe them. Two years ago I had the chance to demo an F4, I can't describe what a third gear power wheelie is like but it IS scarry.

I hope we all benefit from some technology transfer from this aquisition by HD. There has to be a balance between honoring the heritage and advancing with the technology currently available. The VRod is an excellent example.  I  hope HD makes a kickass sportbike based on MV tech.

Its called an 1125R Hellicon, makes 146HP and a boat load of torque. It's faster around Gingerman raceway than a Gixxer 1000.

Sounds cool. I hope the MoCo knows what its getting into. MV has been bought and sold so much in the last few years, it makes you wonder why. They were in bankruptcy as recent as 2004 and with 45 dealers in the USA, only sold 330 bikes here.