Lotsa people rag on Buell for having an antiquated engine. Well now they can quit their bitching because there will be a new model in 2008 with an 1125cc, 72 degree v-twin, water cooled engine, putting out over 140hp. This info is according to a MCN video that leaked out earlier today for a while. The official announcement should be tomorrow.
(http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/4062/290297.jpg)
Dare I say it. I told you so in a previous thread. The head of our local Buell owners club hinted around about this a few months back. He aparrently knows Eric Buell fairly well.
BTW its a Rotax engine. KTM uses Rotax.
And I for one like the Buells. Torque is your friend. :thumb:
I don't really like buells, but that one looks pretty sharp. :thumb: :thumb:
I'm hoping this will drive down the used prices of the current models... I could see myself on a CityX or even a Ulysses (If my inseam is tall enough). Not that the current models will really be going anywhere for a while. I really don't have a need for the power of the new water cooled bikes, and probably prefer the simplicity of the air cooled engine.
I am looking forward to hearing about all the innovative features on the new bike
Just found the stats listed from the video:
1125cc 72ยบ V-Twin
Liquid Cooled
146 HP, 84 lb-ft torque
10,500 RPM redline
6 Speed Transmission
Hyrdaulic Vacuum-Assist Slipper Clutch
ZTL2 Brake System
54.5" Wheel Base
Quite Zone Rider Environment (whatever that is...)
5.6 Gallons Fuel-in-Frame
I still would not own one.
Well it's officially been unveiled. Linky (http://www.buell.com/en_us/bikes/sportbike/1125r/index.asp) Very ugly IMHO, but I think form follows function in this case and it should be a strong performing motorcycle
Looks like a wannabe Duc :dunno_white:
I've gotta feeling it will give the 1098 a run for it's money*, and it stickers for 12K, but oh so ugly :icon_rolleyes: (I can't stand fairings that stick out so far over the front wheel, the rest of the bike is fine though)
*looking forward to comparo's to see how it stacks up
Quote from: manofthefield on July 07, 2007, 05:13:17 PM
I'm hoping this will drive down the used prices of the current models... I could see myself on a CityX or even a Ulysses (If my inseam is tall enough). Not that the current models will really be going anywhere for a while. I really don't have a need for the power of the new water cooled bikes, and probably prefer the simplicity of the air cooled engine.
I am looking forward to hearing about all the innovative features on the new bike
I dig the lightnings, they are very cool bikes.
Quote from: manofthefield on July 08, 2007, 06:07:32 PM
I've gotta feeling it will give the 1098 a run for it's money*, and it stickers for 12K, but oh so ugly :icon_rolleyes: (I can't stand fairings that stick out so far over the front wheel, the rest of the bike is fine though)
*looking forward to comparo's to see how it stacks up
I dunno, I think they're really targeted towards very different markets. Would be interesting to see, though.