Buell 1125CR

[Grampa]

Cycle world put the 1125R up against a 848 last month, and every test rider set their best lap times on the 848 for what that is worth.

mitt

and thats after waiting to get a Buell that would start.

[That Nice Guy Beck!]

they are such ugly bikes

[Scottish]

Somebody applied the thrusters in the wrong direction..... other than that, I think it's a step in the right direction. I don't like the R at all but this one has potential.

[akmnstr]

I've been waiting to see a naked version of the R.  I was hoping they would dump the air scoops .  Let's see, if I could get a good deal on one i'd dump the scoops, get a round headlight and mini fairing off a Ducati.  That might do it.  From the rear it isn't that bad looking. 

The latest issue of Motorcycle Consumer News did a test on the R.  It was the first positive review I've read about the bike. 

I think it is because it is an American company and because we once owned a Cyclone, I am pulling for this company.  But if they keep making
bikes that look this ugly and have other problems, I fear for the company's future. 

[arai_speed]

Wow that is just right down f-n just....damm that's an ugly bike.  Those intakes look f-n terrible! What were they thinking?

[MonsterMan1036]

I have a friend who owns a Harley dealership/ Buell and he said they can't give them away. They had them marked down to $11,000.00 with special financing (they had 8 on the floor)! The bike is not as bad looking in person as it is in pics, but the bike feels like a sport tourer.

[jswledhed]

I wonder if they got the FI woes sorted out on with this engine.  They claim it to be a sporadic problem, but every review I've read about 1125R said the mapping below 6k rpm suuuuuucks.

[mitt]

Talking with some engineers that are motorcycle fans, it seems like to make a competitive racing bike, you should not come up with 30 patents (or whatever Eric claims).  Just copy what works on this planet - the physics your bike sees are the same as Ducati/Honda/Yam/Kaw/Suz, and they have been doing it well for a loooong time. 

BMW did it - ditching the tele and shaft, why can't Milwaukee do it?  Eric - loose the mickey mouse brake, oil in swingarm, fuel in frame crap, and take a course in chassis dynamics.

mitt

[supakpow2]

I've seen those scoops on other bikes before and they don't look so bad.



...of course they locate them properly and call them by the right name..........luggage.

[Travman]

The bike sort of looks like the Suzuki B-King because of the headlight and the large airscoops. 

[jswledhed]

Looks like a B-King that rear-ended someone.

[DucatiBastard]

I would like the looks of the bike if it didn't have the side scoops (which actually hold two radiators), different haedlight, cleaner exhaust...huh...i guess i mean i would like the looks of the bike if it were an XB-series.  To tell the truth i never saw potential in either the XB12, which i seriously considered buying, and the monster, until i saw both of them modded,  both bikes greatly benefit from a tail chop, exhaust, etc.  Total side note this is the Buell that made me really want to buy one
http://www.aluminum.nu/web/img/XB040107_a.jpg

[Scottish]

Talking with some engineers that are motorcycle fans, it seems like to make a competitive racing bike, you should not come up with 30 patents (or whatever Eric claims).  Just copy what works on this planet - the physics your bike sees are the same as Ducati/Honda/Yam/Kaw/Suz, and they have been doing it well for a loooong time. 

BMW did it - ditching the tele and shaft, why can't Milwaukee do it?  Eric - loose the mickey mouse brake, oil in swingarm, fuel in frame crap, and take a course in chassis dynamics.

mitt

I said the same thing on another forum about Buells. Instead of making things different just to be different he should focus on one DESIGN PROBLEM at a time refine it and then move on. But if it ain't broke or you can't come up with a better way of doing something then it isn't a winner.

[LA]

I really have high hopes for Buell. The 1125 should be a good contender - it has the numbers on it's side.  I'm not so enamored with looks as are some, especially if the product does it's job well.

The big brake doesn't thrill me, but at what should be about 130 HP at the wheel and a good chassis, a 1125 should run with an S4RS, which is pretty good company in  my book.

Give Eric some time and this could get interesting.

I wonder if Eric is involved with the MV thing at all?

LA

[DRKWNG]

Meh, thing looks like something the master chief would ride, straight out of HALO.