2008 Buell 1125 R

2008 Buell 1125 R pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Sport
MSRP
$11,995
Dealers
Warranty
24
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Manufacturer Country
USA
Introduction Year
2008
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Buell
Display Name
1125 R
Year
2008
Make
Buell
Engine Brand Name
Helicon(TM)
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
146 / 109
Horsepower RPM
9800
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
82 / 111
Torque RPM
8000
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
103 / 4.06
Stroke (mm/in)
67.5 / 2.66
Displacement (cc/ci)
1125 / 68.7
Compression Ratio
12.3:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
61
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)
2.46 / 1.75 / 1.38 / 1.17 / 1.04 / 0.96
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.59
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5.5
Chromed
No
Tire Brand
Pirelli(R)
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Speed Rating
ZR
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
55
Rear Tire Speed Rating
ZR
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Pirelli(R) Diablo Corsa III 120/70 ZR-17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Pirelli(R) Diablo Corsa III 180/55 ZR-17
Brake Brand Name
ZTL(TM)
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
14.8 / 375
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.5 / 240
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.9 / 47
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 120
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Suspension Brand Name
Showa(R)
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5 / 127
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Showa(R)
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
6.55
Width (in/mm)
28.2 / 716
Wheelbase (in/mm)
54.6 / 1387
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.5 / 114
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/in)
6.6
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
375 / 170
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
395 / 179
GVWR (lbs/kgs)
850 / 386
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.6 / 21.2
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.8 / 3
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
3
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
30.5 / 775
Number Of Seats
2
Seat Tail Cover
Standard
Frame
Aluminum
Body Material
Plastic
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Chain Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Belt Guard
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Heel Guards
Yes
Light Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown Material
Aluminum
Stand Type
Kick
Lower Fairing
Standard
Spoiler
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Upper Fairing
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Lap Timer
Standard
Shift Light Type
Non-Adjustable
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Service Reminder
Standard
Warranty (Months/Condition)
24 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Tool Bag Mount
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Metallic
No
Folding
Yes
Windshield Lowers
No
Height Adjustable
No
Tinted
No
Height
Low
Helmet Locks
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard
User Reviews
4 reviews
  • 2008 1125R Rocks
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jan 12, 2009

    The Buell 1125R, designed from the rider down, according to Buell, is comfortable and easy to maneuver, but riding the bike and viewing its performance on the racing circuit, indicates it is just as much a thoroughbred as a daily driver. It is significant in its ability to tame the streets, roll ...

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  • Demo Ride Ocean City H-D
    By  (I am an Owner) on Nov 13, 2008

    I am 6'1" @ 230lbs. It's hard for me to find a sport bike that fits. Ever since Suzuki's TL 1000R. After removing my chaps, this bike was actually comfortable. Seat is not for touring but neither is the bike. 100 miles and stretch your legs. But 100 miles of 1125R riding, you may want to catch your ...

    I found that if you leave from a stop like a normal HD, (Big Twin) you'll probably stall as I did. You'll only do this once. A tad more throttle (just a tad), and you'll be fine. A bit more and you start to feel what this bike can do. Amazing power anytime, enough to controllably lift the front with ease or power slide out of any turn or both!

    Speaking of turns, like on rails! The bike plants or adjusts as you see fit. Excellent feel. I would loved to have had some track time with it. All I had was some real life exit and on ramps.

    I was skeptical of the brakes, I had never ridden a bike with a configuration as such. My first stop caught me by surprise when I grabbed a handful. To describe it, the 1125R has 2-finger, brick wall brakes with no tendency to pull to one side as I thought it would. It just stopped!

    Now for cool points. The reputation is that Buell has not been able to keep up with our friends from across the water, (Sorry Eric). That only die hard enthusiast would even ride them let alone own one. No matter who you were though, that Buell (and Duc) sounded cool. Well, move over, (or go faster) Ducati, here comes the good ole USofA. A throaty growl that backs it up enough to catch even your 1098.

    Let's see if Max (Biaggi) will ride each and give us his opinion from the track.

    All in all, sport bike riders will show some respect to Eric and HD/Buell, a well earned respect. The performance, combined with a suggested retail of under $12K, makes this potential 'super-bike" well worth looking into.

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  • Nothing like it
    By  (I am an Owner) on Oct 21, 2008

    Since I purchased this power house, I have all the recalls and updates performed and it is the smoothest bike I have owned. The seat had to go, by switching to the XB seat, the comfort level is great, throw on a cramp buster for the throttle and a 200+ mile trip is a breeze. I still enjoy my M2 for ...

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  • Friend or Foe
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 19, 2008

    If you want speed and power on a predictable base it is a great bike. The ride really isn't that bad but you have to stop every 15 or 20 miles and take a break even if you dont want to. The main problem I have is actually the seat and the valve chatter from the engine.

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