EBR 1190RX, What do you guys think?

[Iron Pony]

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So what do you guys think?

 

We have had a chance to see the carbon fiber/Ohlins shod RS & the ABS/Showa equipped RX. Both look impressive. I am really surprised on what they were able to keep (like the one piece, cast magnesium sub-frame) while reducing the MSRP of the RX more than 50% over the RS.

 

I'll agree that the exhaust can looks awkward, but in person it is obvious that it is designed to be removed and just run the belly muffler.

 

The raspy, loping, & fast idle sounds really neat and the bike revs very quickly. The exhaust on the RS (that did not have the big can) was amazing.

 

Unofficially we did have a chance to take the RS for a spin, but there was not enough seat time to form a real impression.

 

So what do you think?

 

American made

185 HP

102 TQ

Sub 425 Lbs Dry

$18,995

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 31, 2013 by Iron Pony

[Tpoppa]

Where do I sign up for the test ride?

[Casper]

I think it's pretty sweet. 

[jlhsv]

Is Iron Pony looking into becoming a EBR dealer?

[Iron Pony]

Is Iron Pony looking into becoming a EBR dealer?

 

 

Pony Powersports is continuously looking for strategic partnerships to strengthen our brand and enhance our customer's experience.  

Edited October 31, 2013 by Iron Pony

[Tpoppa]

Pony Powersports is continuously looking for strategic partnerships to strengthen our brand and enhance our customer's experience.

That response is way too PC for OR.

[DAC]

Pony Powersports is continuously looking for strategic partnerships to strengthen our brand and enhance our customer's experience.

So, a lot of words to say, "I'm not sure."? Edited November 1, 2013 by DAC

[Iron Pony]

Come on guys, give me a break.     Yes, we're looking at EBR. Many things to consider and we're just trying to get a gauge on how the local riding population feels.  

[J_Copeland]

If I had 19k,I buy one for sure !

[Tpoppa]

I've ridden Buells for most of the last 10 years.  There's a lot of excitement about the 1190RX on the Buell forums.  I'm curious to see how riders of other brands respond to the 1190RX and if the Hero models will gain any traction in the US.   

[LINK]

My interest is more toward the SX or AX model's, when/if they are released, and they are reasonably priced of course.

 

The more I see the RX, I think I like it more, for me to own, probably not, unless I find a very good deal on a used one in a few years.

 

I am still a bit skeptical of the reliability of the new EBR's, seeing the high price tag, it might take a few years for this information to get out there...With 4 years of development, the many problems that the 1125's had, should be gone, only time will tell.