09 Buells and Harleys

[Big Dave]

Are on their web sites now.

New 1125CR pic.

And H-D are doing a Trike.

[Gubb]

The 1125CR looks stunning.....

[Rashika]

hey now THATS a much better looking front end on the 1125, more Lightning like... yeah I like that a bit better. Must go and have a look at the site, haven't been there for awhile

[kiwifruit]

looks like a bking :shit:

[Big Dave]

And a Benelli and a Cagiva and a Z1000.

Its for the 'Transformer' generation.

[Big Dave]

I'd like a good talk to the clown who decided on the one headlight rule.

[Rashika]

I'd like a good talk to the clown who decided on the one headlight rule.

yeah me too! Always get the comment... "hey ya headlight is out!"
No its not, its friggen yank

[Sanx]

The 1125CR looks stunning.....

...ly ugly.

[TOTO]

Somethinkg wrong with the riders neck...


Buel loooks meaty tho ...:drool:

[Big Dave]

Somethinkg wrong with the riders neck...


The photogs say 'Ham it up'.
'Tis bad ham-age though.

[Big Dave]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BUELL DEBUTS LIQUID-COOLED 1125CR FOR 2009
SYDNEY (July 23, 2008) – Buell brings superbike performance to the streetfighter category in
2009 with the introduction of the 1125CR, a new model featuring a modern interpretation of
“café racer” styling and the power of the Buell Helicon 1125 liquid-cooled V-Twin engine. The
1125CR is one of five 2009 Buell Sportbike, Streetfighter and Adventure Sportbike models.
“Part superbike and part streetfighter, the 1125CR is my vision of a 21st century café racer,” said
Erik Buell, chairman and chief technical officer at Buell Motorcycle Company. “It’s got
Clubman-style bars and a flyscreen instead of a fairing. Then we geared it down to optimize
acceleration. With a class-leading weight-to-horsepower ratio, the 1125CR takes streetfighter
performance to a new level.”

Buell Highlights for 2009

The Buell 1125CR
A café racer for the 21st century, the new 1125CR nods respectfully to the past with clubman
bars, flyscreen and a tail cowl, while a 146-hp, liquid-cooled Buell Helicon 1125 V-Twin engine
and Buell Intuitive Response Chassis (IRC) deliver the performance and handling of a modern
superbike. Final-drive gearing is lowered about eight percent from the 1125R to optimize
acceleration. Its sinister styling will make this bike unmistakable on the street. The suggested
retail price for the 1125CR is A$17,495 / NZ$19,495.
New on Buell XB Streetfighters
Buell XB Lightning Streetfighters, powered by an air/oil/fan-cooled Thunderstorm V-Twin, get a
menacing new look thanks to a blacked-out frame, forks, engine and other components.
Lightning models powered by the Thunderstorm 1203 engine upgrade to the Buell ZTL2 front
brake with four-pad, eight-piston caliper, a design that debuted on the 1125R in 2008. The
XB12Ss gets fitted with the same supermoto-inspired suspension as the 2008 XB12STT..

New on Buell Sportbikes
The Buell 1125R, powered by the 146-hp, liquid-cooled Buell Helicon 1125cc V-Twin engine, is
available in new body and wheel colors and with tinted windscreens for 2009. Also new for 2009
on the 1125R and 1125CR models are targeted fuel injectors, relocated O2 sensors, and updated
engine spark and fuel maps. The combination of these features offers improved drivability below
6000 rpm, even crisper throttle response, improved heat management, and significantly improved
fuel economy. The updated engine spark and fuel maps will also be made available for 2008
1125R models. The Firebolt XB12R, powered by the air/oil/fan-cooled Thunderstorm 1203cc VTwin,
has a new blacked-out frame, swingarm, powertrain, forks and other components. The
performance of the 12R is even better in 2009 with the addition of the eight-piston Buell ZTL2
front brake, and new high-performance Pirelli Diablo Corsa III tyres.

[zeocen]

And a Benelli and a Cagiva and a Z1000.

And an ER6F, one headlight going on low and all :dodge:

[skelstar]

Maybe it looks better in black? The side 'pods' ruin it for me eh.

<img src="http://www.buell.com/_media/images/bikes/street/1125cr/colors/red-lfa-default.jpg">

Umm...

<img src="http://www.buell.com/_media/images/bikes/street/1125cr/colors/black-rfa-default.jpg">

[Big Dave]

This is not on the Australian - NZ release.

But I kinda like it

Harley-Davidson brings original-equipment design, quality and service to the three-wheel motorcycle segment with the introduction of the 2009 Tri Glide Ultra Classic motorcycle. Based on a new chassis designed specifically for this three-wheel application, the Tri Glide offers the classic styling and popular touring features of the Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide in a vehicle that will be sold and serviced by the network of Harley-Davidson dealers and covered by a two-year Harley-Davidson limited warranty. The Tri Glide will have an MSRP of $29,999.

Harley-Davidson launched a “wheels-up” strategy in the development of the Tri Glide, and has created a frame and associated chassis structure that is engineered specifically to handle the loads generated by the steering forces and weight of a three-wheel vehicle. Changes to the front-end geometry enhance steering control by reducing steering effort up to 25 percent. The forks have been lengthened by 1.775 inches compared to the regular Touring motorcycle, and rake is increased from 29.25 degrees to 32.00 degrees. A steer damper controls coast-down wobble, and minimizes bumps and other road inputs during turning events.

Harley-Davidson has designed a new rear-axle assembly for the Tri Glide that utilizes an aluminum center section with steel axle tubes. The Tri Glide retains the high-strength and low-maintenance advantages of belt final drive, and the smooth operation of a rubber-cushioned, compensated rear drive. The rear suspension features dual air-adjustable rear shock absorbers.

The Tri Glide is powered by a Twin Cam 103 V-Twin engine with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), rated at 101 ft. lbs. of torque. It retains the 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission used on Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycles, but adds an optional electric reverse ($1,195) integrated with the rear differential assembly that is engaged with a handlebar-mounted reverse module. The Tri Glide has dual front disc brakes and a Hayes Brake dual-disc rear brake system with a lever-actuated, integrated park brake.

Classic Harley-Davidson Styling
The Harley-Davidson styling department gave the new body components of the Tri Glide clean lines that integrate with the existing Ultra bodywork, especially the Tour Pak luggage compartment and the passenger seating area. The new bodywork is painted with the same quality.

OEM paint and process used on all Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and is a perfect color match for the tank and front fender. The composite rear fenders complement the lines of the front fender. Because the rear fenders are each a separate piece from the rest of the rear bodywork, they can be removed individually for repair or replacement, or when required to service the Tri Glide.

The molded-composite trunk provides 4.5 cubic feet of storage space and can be accessed through a rear hatch. The trunk and Tour Pak have a combined capacity of 6.56 cubic feet and are rated to carry up to 80 pounds. A single key will handle all luggage locking functions, and activate the ignition. Dual mufflers with tapered end caps exit below the trunk. Brake/tail/turn lights are located on each fender, and the Tri Glide retains the Tour Pak lighting used on the Ultra Classic, including the LED side running lights. Matching front and rear black and machined split seven-spoke cast aluminum wheels provide the Tri Glide its integrated and true, factory-built look. The 16-inch front wheel is three inches wide and carries a MT90B16 motorcycle tire, while the 15-inch rear wheels are five inches wide and are fitted with P205/65R15 tires.

Forward of the rear wheels, the Tri Glide retains the style and features of the Ultra Classic Electra Glide, including the distinctive “bat wing” fairing, auxiliary driving lamps, and deep-skirted front fender. A low-profile chrome console tops a six-gallon fuel tank. The fairing holds complete instrumentation and the 80-watt Advanced Audio System with CB radio and passenger intercom system. Adjustable air deflectors on the fairing and vented fairing lowers allow the rider to control wind flow for comfort in warm or cool weather. Cruise control is standard equipment.

The Tri Glide Ultra Classic will be offered three colors: Vivid Black, Dark Blue Pearl, and Red Hot Sunglo.

FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic features:

* Three-wheel specific frame
* Rubber mounted Twin Cam 103 engine with ESPFI
* 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission
* Black powder-coated engine with chrome treatment
* Brembo dual-disc front brake system
* Hayes Brake dual-disc rear brake system with integrated park brake
* Six-gallon fuel tank
* Electronic Throttle Control
* 2-1-2 exhaust system
* Engine isolation system
* Isolated Drive System
* Triple Circuit Damping (TCD) front forks
* Air-adjustable rear suspension
* Bat-wing, fork-mounted fairing
* Full instrumentation
* 80-watt Advanced Audio System by Harman/Kardon
* 40-watt CB radio and intercom system
* Cruise control
* Shorty antennas
* Clear-lens reflector-optics auxiliary lamps
* Fiberglass adjustable King Tour-Pak with passenger backrest
* Tour-Pak mounted tail/stop light
* Rear luggage trunk
* One-piece, two-up Electra Glide comfort-stitch touring saddle
* Vented lower fairings with integrated storage compartments
* Adjustable fairing wind deflectors
* Steering damper
* Optional electric reverse
* Optional Smart Security System

[Big Dave]

Wait till you see it in the flesh Skely

The 1125R looked weirder on the first shots than it is. Blackbuell's 1125R with the corbin seat is a good looking bike in the flesh.

I agree it's no 1098 to look at, but it goes enough like one for a street bike

Regarding the CR - 'weirdo styling' works best in the Speed Triple, Brutale, Raptor market sector anyway.

[justsomeguy]

I like the Nightster, with black painted pipes. :woohoo: It only costs $16k here too. I always thought Harleys were $30k+...

Have you ridden one Big fella? What're they like?

That and a black K3/K4 Gixxer thou road legal track bike would make a dream garage.

Dreams are all I can afford now though.... must work harder...

[skelstar]

Wait till you see it in the flesh Skely
Fair enough. Thought the new blade looked miles better in the flesh...


I agree it's no 1098 to look at...
Not a 1098 looks fan (for a non-Jap bike anyways).

[Big Dave]

I like the Nightster, with black painted pipes. :woohoo: It only costs $16k here too. I always thought Harleys were $30k+...

Have you ridden one Big fella? What're they like?



Too small for me unfortunately. H-D haven't put any sportster models on the Press Fleet in the time I've been covering it. They sell them all anyway.

[Big Dave]

Fair enough. Thought the new blade looked miles better in the flesh...


Not a 1098 looks fan (for a non-Jap bike anyways).

I wanted to say desmodecci but can't be arsed looking up the spelling.

[Big Dave]

scher - wing.

[dwnundabkr]

nice set of buells you have there :drool::drool::drool: hellllllooooo ladies
but i am fairly one eyed

[Hailwood]

Had a look at the site..the new V rod muscle looks interesting as well..........

[avgas]

Oh Erik WHY!
he claims that these are the pinnacle of his bikes.......but im just not a fan of the look.
The old buells looked brutal and stripped out - this looks rice. I have seen similar kits on civics.

[Big Dave]

>>Oh Erik WHY!<<

So he has a bike that competes in the market sector with the speed triple, raptor, brutale, B-king, Z1000, E6 etc etc. It's as 'weirdo' looking as any of them.

There are also quite a lot of people who like the look of it, just like a Speed Triple. And like a speed triple if some folks react 'in horror' the way they are - all the better.

[James Deuce]

The 1125CR looks stunning.....
It still has side boobs.

It looks silly.

[James Deuce]

I like the Nightster, with black painted pipes. :woohoo: It only costs $16k here too. I always thought Harleys were $30k+...


Look for my review on it. I have VERY mixed feelings about it.

The Rocker OTOH, THAT is sex on wheels.

[Big Dave]

Somebody take that man and buy him a woman so he knows what boobs look like.

Where's that Tank when i need him?

[Crasherfromwayback]

scher - wing.

Looks great in that colour BD...but fucking reeeeevolting in the yellow!

[Big Dave]

Looks great in that colour BD...but fucking reeeeevolting in the yellow!

Like we're 'yellow' guys. All right for that Hippie on his chook chaser - but come on.

[pzkpfw]

The side 'pods' ruin it for me eh.

From the front it looks like someone blowing compressed air into their face and having their cheeks expand out.

[skelstar]

From the front it looks like someone blowing compressed air into their face and having their cheeks expand out.

Colostomy bags.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Like we're 'yellow' guys. All right for that Hippie on his chook chaser - but come on.

Yeah that banana bike riding poofta!

[Krayy]

Damn, the buggers have deep sixed the STT for 2009!!! Looks like I'll have to get an XB12XT then, with the Uly front fender rather than the hugger.

[Zebedee2]

Must buy one of the current XB12's before they go trendy and start competing with the Japs and Italians what's wrong with the brick brutal look, Landrovers are still going after 50 years and are hard to beat, simple and functional!! Eric you fought fashion why give in to it do your own thing

[BuellBunny]

Gimme gimme gimme the Night rod..... I want one!

[Krayy]

Motorcycle USA have a review of the 1125CR up...grrrr
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/79/1339/Motorcycle-Article/2009-Buell-1125CR-First-Ride.aspx

...and in the other corner, the Ducati Streetfighter looks like a good'un too
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/354/1557/Motorcycle-Article/2009-Ducati-Streetfighter-First-Look.aspx

[Big Dave]

>>While its rigid chassis lends itself well on a smooth, fast racetrack, on the often bumpy, cobblestone-laden roadways the entire bike - especially the rear end, feels way too stiff.<<

In the copy they mention it has three way adjustable showa suspension both ends.

Like, go figger boys.

[Krayy]

A trip to Messrs Harris and/or Taylor would sort that out...

[Big Dave]

A trip to Messrs Harris and/or Taylor would sort that out...

Or Cobb - but really it don't need nuffink but tuning - until rebuild time. They are good end showas. I've replaced enough suspension with Ohlins to be a huge fan. Not worth it.

[Forest]

From the front it looks like someone blowing compressed air into their face and having their cheeks expand out.

Yes.

If bikes have a face, then this is the face of the Buell 1125CR:

[Crasherfromwayback]

Or Cobb - but really it don't need nuffink but tuning - until rebuild time. They are good end showas. I've replaced enough suspension with Ohlins to be a huge fan. Not worth it.

What he said!

If you think you can out ride stock susp (that's been setup for you) on a modern sportsbike on the street...you're either full of shit...or need to go racing.