KillJoy Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Buell 1125R BUELL® 1125R Engine: Liquid Cooled 1125cc Helicon® V-TwinHORSEPOWERTORQUEMSRP146 HP @ 9800 RPM82 ft. lbs. @ 8000 RPM$11,995 I have liked the size and looks of the Buell for a long time, and they now have higher power levels. How would this bike compare to a current R6? Subjectivly Kenny I know Buells had quiality issues in the beginning, but now they appear to be much better. Please give me the reasons this bike fails. KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
street pilot Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 The obvious difference is V-Twin vs. inline 4. I'd decide which of those you want first then compare a couple bikes in the same class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Aren't they made by Harley? If so, fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMTC Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Aren't they made by Harley? If so, fail. I think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 BUELL. Fail. Just ride one and change gears once or twice, you'll figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted November 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 BUELL. Fail. Just ride one and change gears once or twice, you'll figure it out. Care to elaborate? I have never ridden one..... KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Care to elaborate? I have never ridden one..... KillJoy The motor isn't made by HD as someone said earlier, they're made by Rotax. I haven't ridden a 1125R, but the other Buells I've ridden have shifted like total dog shit. Granted, the 1125R has a slipper clutch, so maybe it's different. It will vibrate your teeth out, it won't go around a track as fast as a normal sport bike, the front end is horridly ugly, they have complaints about heat on the right side and they're well, built by Buell. Not a fan. That said, if you buy one, let me ride it. I'll tell you what I think then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted November 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 The motor isn't made by HD as someone said earlier, they're made by Rotax. I haven't ridden a 1125R, but the other Buells I've ridden have shifted like total dog shit. Granted, the 1125R has a slipper clutch, so maybe it's different. It will vibrate your teeth out, it won't go around a track as fast as a normal sport bike, the front end is horridly ugly, they have complaints about heat on the right side and they're well, built by Buell. Not a fan. That said, if you buy one, let me ride it. I'll tell you what I think then. Thanks! Anyone else? KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buteo Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 The motor isn't made by HD as someone said earlier, they're made by Rotax. I haven't ridden a 1125R, but the other Buells I've ridden have shifted like total dog shit. Granted, the 1125R has a slipper clutch, so maybe it's different. It will vibrate your teeth out, it won't go around a track as fast as a normal sport bike, the front end is horridly ugly, they have complaints about heat on the right side and they're well, built by Buell. Not a fan. That said, if you buy one, let me ride it. I'll tell you what I think then. There is another thread on this topic with some race results posted from this past season and the new 1125r did SURPRISINGLY well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buteo Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Buell 1125R Takes 2nd and 5th in German Debut Buell 1125R 2nd and 4th in French Top Twin Race Buell 1125R Takes 3rd in Canadian Superbike Opener Buell 1125R Wins MOTO-ST Road America 500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 There is another thread on this topic with some race results posted from this past season and the new 1125r did SURPRISINGLY well. It would still get raped by a legit 1000cc bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igotaprestent4u1647545491 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 For the price you posted add 1000 and you can have this. 134hp http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/Birmingham%20Best%20Bike%20Vote/2008ducati848.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 ^^^^^^^ Win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 I thought about buying a 848... then I got student loan bills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white79bu Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have done 5 track days on my 1125r at Mid-Ohio this summer. It is a very nice bike. I can run the entire track in third gear except for the straights. It's all because of the torque. I a pretty new rider and I can keep up with most liter bikes to a point. I have even managed to pass a few. Buell is all about corner speed. If you have the skill and confidence in the tires it will carry serious speed through the corner. I had an 07 GSXR 750 before the 1125r. It was a very nice bike but I wouldn't trade my Buell for it. When I get the bike paid for it will be purpose built track day/race bike. P.S. Harley owns 51% of Buell. If you do some research you will find that Harley has nothing to do with Buell. Buell does everything on their own without help from H-D. Also the 1125r is a totally different Buell from past bikes. http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee304/white79bu/buell8.jpg http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee304/white79bu/buell17.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTHER91 Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 god i hate to hear duc's start up and run they sound like they are gonna fall apart but damn they are pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 god i hate to hear duc's start up and run they sound like they are gonna fall apart You're right about that, at least the dry clutch Ducs are noisy as hell. But they're a lot more dependable than people think. Mine's a 2005 999 that I've put 26k miles on, and it's taken me wherever I wanted to go. I wouldn't be afraid of the Buell 1125R, either; it does a lot of things well. Maintenance is going to be simpler than with a desmo valve Ducati, and it's just as "exclusive" if that's something you're going for. I'd highly recommend riding the bikes you're interested in before buying anything. For me, it's more about how the bike fits me and feels to me than it is about performance stats or image. Most modern bikes have more performance potential than their riders have skill. But the bike you end up loving is the one that communicates well and gets you in the groove. It seems to have its own "soul." And after a thousand commutes or a thousand miles, it still makes you laugh out loud inside your helmet. http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/999.jpg On the Blue Ridge Parkway with my triple niner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 That is the most awesome bike sign I've ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scheetz31 Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 i have a buell xb12...bought used with 10k on the odo and the only problem i had was a fouled plug...replaced that...added a pipe...love it. Its a different engine from the 1125 but i love the v-twin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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