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.

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.

I don't really like buells, but that one looks pretty sharp.

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 72º 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  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

I've gotta feeling it will give the 1098 a run for it's money*, and it stickers for 12K, but oh so ugly (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 (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.