Buell 1125R price shock: $19500NZD

[HenryDorsetCase]

I was talking to the local dealer today and he told me thats the price: $20k even with ORC.

So my choice for new bike just got a bunch harder.....

[Waylander]

Not that good looking a bike anyway.

Gives me a cheap Chinese SV knock-off feel.
Hope they bring out a version. Should look heaps better.

[HornetBoy]

my god,where was that quoted at ? i swear ANZA has it alot cheaper than that :whistle:

[RantyDave]

Not that good looking a bike anyway.
It is fucking hideous, that's what that is. Which is a shame, because I bet it goes like a bastard. Be good competition for Aprilia, particularly. If it wasn't so damn ugly.

Dave

[skelstar]

Not that good looking a bike anyway.
So why post here then?

I'm surprised... if it goes as good as they say then I would have expected a higher price tag, esp considering the XB12S/R are around that price.

[vifferman]

That's actually not a bad price, when you look at the price of any non-Asian bike.

[DMNTD]

That's actually not a bad price, when you look at the price of any non-Asian bike.

Agreed there mate.
I'm not certain if the one I saw at big Boys Toys was the same model but if so it did seen to need a bit of "something" re the finishing.
In saying that everything comes down to personal opinion and no doubt there are many that think my bike is ugly as sin...I think it's bike porn!

Either way I bet it would be a power load of fun to ride!

[Omega1]

I think the price is ok, Boss has ordered one for delivery in february I'm looking forward to seeing it.

[Krusti]

I quite like it.....

[hospitalfood]

not a big fan of the look of the radiator scoops or muffler. however I think it would still be a very nice bike to ride.
like all XB12R owners ( maybe all buell owners ) I am totally in love with my bike.
go the buell.

[imdying]

It might've been bashed with the ugly stick, but it probably goes real good :)

[Krusti]

Yeah well I'm toying with the idea of replacing the KTM with a Buell x.

Although, did you know they only do 250km on a tank of gas before stopping?

Mate does, blamed me for making him ride too fast...:cool:

[HornetBoy]

I like the odd look of those buells ,really in a league of thier own

[Dazza]

If that's the price, it's about right. I cannot wait to see her in the flesh so to speak & go for a ride before I pass judgement :niceone:

[Big Dave]

Yes but Ranty Dave - there are a (Mex accent) plethora of folk that find your speed 4 about the butt ugliest bike to grace a pavement.

Suck it up sunshine. Respec for the future owners.

[BIGBOSSMAN]

I think that's it's really well priced, and gee the big Rotax must howl eh!
But it is ugly, in a Bull Terrier sort of way. And for that reason; I'm out.
I won't be investing...

[Dazza]

But it is ugly, in a Bull Terrier sort of way. .Best looking dog ever breed since the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.:niceone:

[Krusti]

It might've been bashed with the ugly stick, but it probably goes real good :)

Just like me, Ugly as fuck but ride me and watch out....:bleh:

[Waylander]

So why post here then?

I'm surprised... if it goes as good as they say then I would have expected a higher price tag, esp considering the XB12S/R are around that price.
Because I can.

Bike performance is so far over my head that I don't worry about it. All I worry about is do I enjoy riding it and does it look good to me.
I may enjoy riding the 1125 since I certainly enjoy the XB12S. But the fairings just don't do it for me, same reason why I don't like the XB12R even though it's more or less the same bike as the S.

[Big Dave]

Because I can.

Bike performance is so far over my head that I don't worry about it. All I worry about is do I enjoy riding it and does it look good to me.
I may enjoy riding the 1125 since I certainly enjoy the XB12S. But the fairings just don't do it for me, same reason why I don't like the XB12R even though it's more or less the same bike as the S.

I really like the fairing.

Apart from the weird looking scoops it's pretty much the same as a firebolt - arse etc.

I know how well all the other innovations work. Really looking forward to riding it.

[SPman]

I like it!

Don't know how much out here yet, but,I'd like to try one.

[Waylander]

I really like the fairing.

Apart from the weird looking scoops it's pretty much the same as a firebolt - arse etc.

I know how well all the other innovations work. Really looking forward to riding it.
Should I assume that KR has lined up a test ride for you?

If so, you must share.

[Big Dave]

Should I assume that KR has lined up a test ride for you?

If so, you must share.

Yup.

This is from a friend of Erik's.

'I sent your Youtube video to the factory and the folks are loving it. In my
mind, you've produced a promotional video that outshines anything the
marketing folks have.'

That photo of me and the STT in the skate park is hanging in the factory.
How cool is that.

[RantyDave]

there are a (Mex accent) plethora of folk that find your speed 4 about the butt ugliest bike to grace a pavement.
Plethora with a Mexican accent? How the hell do you say that? "Si Seeenioor. There eeeesss un pleeethoraa of fooolllk."

But, yeah, point taken. Speed fours and the ugly stick have certainly been introduced (although the "see it in the flesh" exception applies). Mind you, they're not as intimate as the TT was/is. Or the bizarre flange flaps that the new Buell seems to have sprouted.

Dave

[Big Dave]

Plethora with a Mexican accent? How the hell do you say that? "Si Seeenioor. There eeeesss un pleeethoraa of fooolllk."

Dave

Have you not seen 'The Three Amigos'?

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[Rashika]

Yup.

This is from a friend of Erik's.

'I sent your Youtube video to the factory and the folks are loving it. In my
mind, you've produced a promotional video that outshines anything the
marketing folks have.'

That photo of me and the STT in the skate park is hanging in the factory.
How cool is that.

wow famous BD! :cool:

yeah I'd prob take one for a blat just to see what the fuss is about... I really hope I dont like it tho :whistle:

[Waylander]

Yup.

This is from a friend of Erik's.

'I sent your Youtube video to the factory and the folks are loving it. In my
mind, you've produced a promotional video that outshines anything the
marketing folks have.'

That photo of me and the STT in the skate park is hanging in the factory.
How cool is that.
I hate you, you know that?

Anyone else seeing green right now?

[HenryDorsetCase]

Yup.

This is from a friend of Erik's.

'I sent your Youtube video to the factory and the folks are loving it. In my
mind, you've produced a promotional video that outshines anything the
marketing folks have.'

That photo of me and the STT in the skate park is hanging in the factory.
How cool is that.

Excellent effort.

I had a loooooong talk to "she who must be obeyed" last night and the consensus* was that we had agreed to not make any major investments until we had reduced the mortgage by a chunk. "But hon," I said (sounding just like Eric Cartman "its what I really want".



Men will be familiar with what I mean by "Consensus" : We talked it over, had a vote (one in favour, one against, and I lost.....) ;)

So looks like I am keeping the Hornet till the end of summer and maybe, just maybe I can swing it for spring 08......

[skelstar]

So looks like I am keeping the Hornet till the end of summer and maybe, just maybe I can swing it for spring 08......
Meh, buy some new tyres and some CRG levers for it and you'll feel much better.

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[Unit]

Buell anything and you've got my attention. I'd love to see one in person, and also test own...I mean ride one :whistle:

[Highlander]

Hadn't considered a Buell as being an option.

How do you guys (and girls) who have them find them for fuel range, and comfort after a couple of hours riding? Two up?

[Waylander]

Buell anything and you've got my attention. I'd love to see one in person, and also test own...I mean ride one :whistle:
Buying a bike and selling it a few months later counts as a test ride still, right?

[Madness]

Buying a bike and selling it a few months later counts as a test ride still, right?

Only in Canada

[R6_kid]

IMO i think it'll be a hit with those who ride it. The styling isnt 100% me, the space between the front wheel and the top fairing just seems too 'open' to me, a full fairing may change that, but then the front would probably look a bit like the 1098 - but that aint a bad thing!

[FilthyLuka]

is that a 8 pot front caliper?

[Sanx]

is that a 8 pot front caliper?

Yes. With 10 chars.

[FilthyLuka]

Yes. With 10 chars.

hot... very hot...

[slowpoke]

Early tests indicate Ducati and Aprilia have nothing to worry about. The thing is not genuine sportsbike quick, still plenty for the average road rider but those used to mind warping grunt will be left wanting more.

As for all those clever gimmicks that Mr Buell keeps introducing, how come every serious Buell race bike has a transplanted front end to get some decent brakes? And conversion to chain drive? The eight pot caliper may be an improvement but I'm not convinced.

The Ducati 999 took some getting used to but it's an absolute stunner compared to this thing. If ever there was a bike that looked like the individual aspects were designed by different individuals then this is it.
Normally when I park my bike somewhere my eyes are drawn to it because I like the way it looks, if I owned this thing my eyes would be drawn to it in the hope that someone had pinched it in the time since I last looked.

I love the look of the old tuff as fukk XB12R and this engine in a bike with that styling would be an absolute winner.

[Waylander]

I love the look of the old tuff as fukk XB12R and this engine in a bike with that styling would be an absolute winner.
Ditch the fairing and those fugly scoops and that's what you get.

[Waylander]

Perhaps we should ask this guy what he thinks>
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=15198

[Gregd17]

I think the 2008 Buell 1125R is cool. :rolleyes: I hear they hit NZ in about 1 week. :clap:

[Wingnut]

Hadn't considered a Buell as being an option.

How do you guys (and girls) who have them find them for fuel range, and comfort after a couple of hours riding? Two up?

Fuel range - probably the most economical bike I have had yet. Have had a couple of rides managing 250kms till the fuel light came on.

Comfort - OK. Have done a couple of 600/700km days on it ok.

Not that this is at all relevant to that of the 1125.

[SixPackBack]

Early tests indicate Ducati and Aprilia have nothing to worry about. The thing is not genuine sportsbike quick, still plenty for the average road rider but those used to mind warping grunt will be left wanting more.

Check this article (http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/04/02/buell-1125r-2nd-and-4th-in-french-top-twin-race/) out. Buell are doing surprisingly well for a 'road' based sportsbike.

As for all those clever gimmicks that Mr Buell keeps introducing, how come every serious Buell race bike has a transplanted front end to get some decent brakes? And conversion to chain drive? The eight pot caliper may be an improvement but I'm not convinced.

Belt drive a gimmick?...not for the road! quiet, clean and maintenance free. Changing parts for a more track based assault is standard practice on most sportsbikes, nothing new there. As for the rest of Buell's 'clever gimmicks' most Engineers would explain them as innovations, take the under-slung muffler for example- now widely copied!

The Ducati 999 took some getting used to but it's an absolute stunner compared to this thing. If ever there was a bike that looked like the individual aspects were designed by different individuals then this is it.
Normally when I park my bike somewhere my eyes are drawn to it because I like the way it looks, if I owned this thing my eyes would be drawn to it in the hope that someone had pinched it in the time since I last looked.

Matter of opinion. The Buell is different enough to stand out from the masses, and in the metal looks far better. Being an ex Ducati owner I would bet a substantial amount of money that Buell owners will spend more time riding and less time servicing.

I love the look of the old tuff as fukk XB12R and this engine in a bike with that styling would be an absolute winner.

Bring the naked version on and I'm sold. Looks like Buell have a real winner on their hands, and the price is a knock out!

[Rogue]

The new 1125R is selling at amps for $19,495 + orc.
I recon that it's a good price.
I maybe a bit :crazy: but I think it's by far the best looking Buell that Harly-Davidson have brought out :2thumbsup
Now they have got rid of the old slug H/D motor things can only get better :clap:

[Rashika]

I maybe a bit :crazy: but I think it's by far the best looking Buell that Harly-Davidson have brought out :2thumbsup
Now they have got rid of the old slug H/D motor things can only get better :clap:

Interesting how little people know: Buells are created, made and sold by Buell not Harley Davidson, sure HD now owns the company but this is only a recent event and has in the past supplied the engines but that is pretty much as far as it goes. I dont see Bimotos being claimed by Ducati do you?
And as for a slug of an engine, you are definately showing your ignorance there kiddo Though I guess seeing as it doesn't have '..XSR' in its name it probably doesn't count anyway. :rolleyes:

[Waylander]

Though I guess seeing as it doesn't have '..XSR' in its name it probably doesn't count anyway. :rolleyes:
Actually depends on which one you're looking at.
XB-ss
XB-R
XB-SX
They do not however, have a G in their name. Maybe that's what he needs. That little G spot.