Buell 1125CR

[akmnstr]

Mitt's got it right! Beautiful machines more often than not work well, too. And vice versa for the ugly ones. I haven't ridden one of these, but this bike sure starts out on the ugly side of the spectrum.

I can't agree.  Sure the 1098 and 916 were beautiful in both form and function.  But what about the BMW GS line.  I have never gotten use to the
looks of those bikes but they set the standard for the adventure touring market.  The same goes for the KLR.  I hate the looks of the current
GSXRs but you can't say they aren't  successful.  KTM does not make a decent looking bike in its entire line but each is good at what it was intended to do.  Lots of folks hate the looks of the 999 and the Multistrada but I have heard they are great bikes.  I'd say your concept just doesn't hold up. 

[supakpow2]

I think that HD should be paying some Attention to this guy...

http://www.motoczysz.com/main.php?area=home     



Michael Czysz
I saw a documentary on HDTV about him and the C1 and was blown away by the level of innovation coming out of his company. I saw the bike at Laguna last year and thought it looked awesome in person.  Sounded even better!
this guy has everything going for him that Eric does but added to it he has a sense of what aesthetic appeal means. He also has new ideas that actually work. A totally in house engine design that is 180deg different than anything else around and works at superbike level on the first prototype made?  Awesome!!!!

He probably would tell HD to leave the building if they came to talk to him though. He seams inspired by Italian design.
He also seems like a pretty nice guy. While they were out testing the bike at a track , the test rider was a former SBK rider (I think), the guy wrecks the bike!!! They were under a deadline to get the bike ready for Laguna or they were at serious risk of not getting any more money for development. They had about a million tied up in each of 2 bikes.

Michael Czysz reaction to the guy wrecking?   Is the guy ok?  Did he get hurt? No mention of the wrecked bike. The guy gets back and is profusely apologizing to him and he tells the guy not to worry that it's more important that he didn't get hurt than the bike being wrecked. And then huggs the guy and says that the bike can be replaced. WOW.
I know inside he was probably thinking I can't believe this just happened and wanted to pound the guy but he never let it show.
If I had money this is the guy I'd be helping , not Eric Beull.

[DrDesmo]

FAIL.

[aaronb]

i couldn't see myself getting home after a days ride on either of the buells, grabbing a beer and a lawn chair and sitting in the garage and just staring at the bike, listening to it cool, while i sip my beverage and have a smoke.  their aesthetics just do not draw me in enough, and i really appreciate the quite moment i have with my bike after the ride. 

[johnster]

I think that HD should be paying some Attention to this guy...

http://www.motoczysz.com/main.php?area=home     

The C1 might be one of the most ridiculously WELL-engineered bikes ever made. I have heard that it truely is like riding on a rail. The mono-shock front-end is genius and maked a ton of sense if you think about it: The forks are functioning as one unit rather than two clamped-together independent units. Apparently some of the test riders (including Czysz) were stuffing the bike into corners WAAAY faster + harder than any bike should be, and it wouldn't even budge.

-Oh, and I heard the motor on a short YouTube clip...            I almost pissed myself.  A sideways staggered-4 engine?!?!?!   The bike is honestly like nothing I've ever seen, but it doesn't look like a Transformer, as so many "innovative" motorcycles do these days. It looks like a MotoGP bike through and through.

**END OF THREADJACK, BUT SERIOUSLY CHECK THIS THING OUT**

Eric failing, is what living is all about.

I honestly don't think HE thinks he is. In his interviews, he talks like his bikes are going to change the face of motorcycling forever.

[Travman]

I honestly don't think HE thinks he is. In his interviews, he talks like his bikes are going to change the face of motorcycling forever.

Well he has changed the placement of the muffler.  Underengine muffler placement is becoming the industry standard.

[zenjim]

Buell is one of those companies I really want to see do well, but I just don't dig their bikes.

I like what they're doing with the product line, but I hope they have a different seat than the 1125R. I sat on one of those - after siting on bikes all day at the LA Bike show - and my butt hurt within 30 seconds. I've never had that happen before. But good luck to Buell. Be nice to see them, Ducati, BMW, etc racing in some kind of AMA liter class. Lord know where that's going.

[Xiphias]

Don't have a strong opinion on any Buells - I've only met one person who rides a Buell and he was a top tier douchebag like no other.

[Lars D]

Normally I would say something in defense of Erik or his bikes , however I do believe that all
he does is design guitars and doesn't really have any input on the design.

I own a Buell in addition to a Duc , and I feel that they are a well built bike .

However , that THING is definitely an external hemmoriod on two wheels.

I could never understand how anyone would let something like that go into production ,
let alone with their name on it.

[Speedbag]

Hmm, seems I missed this thread somehow.....

Back when the 1125R came out, I recall thinking that I'd maybe buy one if they made a naked version. As this is the first time I've seen the CR, I have mixed feelings. IMO, the worst thing for me is that headlight/windscreen thingy.  The radiator intakes I can live with, sorta reminds me of a homebrew (well-done, not a hack job) naked RC51 I saw a while back, brute functionality and all. It's bizarre enough that I think it could grow on a weirdo like me over time.

I've never owned a Buell (but have a couple of friends who have them), but I've always rooted for them - at least there's someone in the States trying to do something sportbikey, and they are fun to tear around on. I have to admit that the overall fit and finish of them from the XBs forward is better than some of the Euro stuff, especially after seeing an 1125R recently (which is better looking in person than in pics).

I'm seriously debating another bike purchase, likely next year. Current contenders for a spot in my garage are the 1100 HM, KTM 990 Super Duke, and the long-rumored naked 1098. Maybe even one of these 1125CRs, with a few select cosmetic mods.

[Templar]

Well, to me, it looks better than the standard R, which had the front end from a 1965 Ford Fairlane strapped to the triples as a fairing...but still, not what it could be appearance wise. 

I am also one of those people who keep pulling for Buell.  I actually really liked the appearance of the Firebolts and Lightnings, but they dropped the ball on the 1125s.   I do wish he would ditch the perimeter braking, but the fuel in frame is not a bad idea.  Of course...now that Harley owns MV Agusta and Cagiva (which means that Master Tamburini is onboard...at least for a while) I wonder what that means for Buell as a brand. 

[red baron]

Looks like they mouted luggage on the front.

[factorPlayer]

good lord, how did a Buell thread hit 4 pages here?   

[gearhead]

 Mostly because people want to express how god awful that organic looking growth coming out of the sides of that bike are. Can't say I like the exhaust another organic udder that looks like it's right out of a 55 chevy.

[aaronb]

saw a few of these in person today.  at least the 1125r is no longer the ugliest sport bike available.