From a press release issued by Buell:

2004 BUELL FIREBOLT XB12R TURNS HEADS AT CHICAGO ATHENAEUM MUSEUM OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

MILWAUKEE (August 27, 2004) – The Buell Firebolt XB12R has been selected to receive the Good Design Award for 2004, presented annually by the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design. Other products recognized within the transportation category include the Audi A8 and BMW Z4 and 5 series.

The award acknowledges the finest and most unique new design innovations for products and graphics spanning a range of product categories. Two distinguished juries comprised of authorities in the design business base their decisions on aesthetic criteria such as: innovation, form, materials, concept, and function in order to select award winners.

“We’re honored to be recognized by the Museum of Architecture and Design once again for our ability to merge Buell’s notable technical innovation with leading edge design,” said Mike Samarzja, Manager of Industrial Design for Buell Motorcycle Company.

The complete list of 2004 Good Design Award winners is currently posted on The Chicago Athenaeum web site: www.chi-athenaeum.org.

Buell Motorcycle Company, a subsidiary of Harley-Davidson, Inc., produces sport motorcycles, motorcycle parts, accessories and apparel. To learn more about Buell motorcycles, visit your local Buell dealer today and experience the pure streetfighter attitude, style, and performance only found on board a Buell. For the Buell dealer nearest you, pull into www.buell.com.