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obandoj · 07-08-2007, 03:52 AM

It is actually a Rotax engine, not made in the USA but Austria! Very similar to what Aprilia has been using for years.

obandoj · 07-08-2007, 03:55 AM

New Water-cooled Buell Sportbike Revealed Ahead Of Planned Announcement News Article // RoadracingWorld.com

kavenger · 07-08-2007, 09:44 AM

Thanks I'll send that link to the skeptical editor

pdad13 · 07-08-2007, 05:25 PM

It's now on Buell.com.

And it looks as if Erik and his minions did their homework.

Okay, from a styling standpoint, it's a bit odd, but those choices are supposedly functional. As par for Buell, a few interesting engineering features, too.

Looks like a contender, if only for the price...$11,995 MSRP.

Oh, sh*t! It's only $11,995! They do seem serious, don't they?

pdad13 · 07-08-2007, 05:27 PM

Eh, that should be $11,995. Why can't I edit my posts?

BrowningBAR · 07-08-2007, 06:12 PM

-It's also a claimed 20lbs lighter than the previous 1200cc models. 375lbs vs. 395lbs.

kavenger · 07-08-2007, 06:36 PM

I agree about the styling..not as clean as the current Firebolt. But still looks interesting.. Need more pictures i.e side views and different colors ..

pdad13 · 07-08-2007, 09:33 PM

I say, leave it in all black (okay, maybe those "Cherry Bomb" wheels would look nice); it might look ultra dopey in another color. In black, it at least looks kinda Road Warrior-ish. It could be one of those bikes that looks a lot better in person.

kavenger · 07-08-2007, 09:38 PM

Yep Saw a new yellow 1098 at the gas pump some young stud with young girl on the back with a helmet flip flops, halter top, and shorts

.. But hey the bike sure looked and sounded great. He had full leathers on..

rwven · 07-09-2007, 04:10 AM

Called the 1125R

07-08-2007, 05:25 PM	#24
pdad13 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,733	It's now on Buell.com. And it looks as if Erik and his minions did their homework. Okay, from a styling standpoint, it's a bit odd, but those choices are supposedly functional. As par for Buell, a few interesting engineering features, too. Looks like a contender, if only for the price...$11,995 MSRP. Oh, sht! It's only $11,995! They do seem serious, don't they? Last edited by BrowningBAR : 07-08-2007 at 06:09 PM. Reason: Not sure why the edit function isn't working*

07-09-2007, 04:10 AM	#30
rwven Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 30	Buell intro's liquid cooled model with 6-speed Called the 1125R

07-08-2007, 03:52 AM	#21
obandoj Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 912	It is actually a Rotax engine, not made in the USA but Austria! Very similar to what Aprilia has been using for years.

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07-08-2007, 03:55 AM	#22
obandoj Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 912	New Water-cooled Buell Sportbike Revealed Ahead Of Planned Announcement News Article // RoadracingWorld.com

07-08-2007, 09:44 AM	#23
kavenger Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Seatte, WA Posts: 174	Thanks I'll send that link to the skeptical editor

07-08-2007, 05:27 PM	#25
pdad13 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,733	Eh, that should be $11,995. Why can't I edit my posts?

07-08-2007, 06:12 PM	#26
BrowningBAR Snuggles Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In a really, really, really old farmhouse Posts: 4,364	-It's also a claimed 20lbs lighter than the previous 1200cc models. 375lbs vs. 395lbs.

07-08-2007, 06:36 PM	#27
kavenger Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Seatte, WA Posts: 174	I agree about the styling..not as clean as the current Firebolt. But still looks interesting.. Need more pictures i.e side views and different colors ..

07-08-2007, 09:33 PM	#28
pdad13 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,733	I say, leave it in all black (okay, maybe those "Cherry Bomb" wheels would look nice); it might look ultra dopey in another color. In black, it at least looks kinda Road Warrior-ish. It could be one of those bikes that looks a lot better in person.

07-08-2007, 09:38 PM	#29
kavenger Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Seatte, WA Posts: 174	Yep Saw a new yellow 1098 at the gas pump some young stud with young girl on the back with a helmet flip flops, halter top, and shorts .. But hey the bike sure looked and sounded great. He had full leathers on..