09 buell 1125r & 1125cr

[BALZYBUELL]

Hi fellow kb'sfound these pics of the new buell 1125r's and thought i get ya views on its new looks.

[98tls]

First pic makes it look like a crayfish.:Oops:Other than that yea sweet.

[Gremlin]

don't know which is which, but the one on the left looks quite zed like...

the one on the right... its ugly... :pinch:

[1vanvan1]

I like it!

[BALZYBUELL]

Sorry two on left are the 1125cr's

[BALZYBUELL]

I like it!

im not sure with the air intakes as big as they are:shifty:

[Toaster]

The brake disc looks just bizzare!

[svr]

im not sure with the air intakes as big as they are:shifty:

Can you just take them off?

[BALZYBUELL]

Can you just take them off?

probably could but then you have radiators sticking out like dog balls:rolleyes:

[svr]

Yeah, and the frame is really wide too - a little tip over might = write off.

[Krayy]

Cool...but I'm BUYING AN STT NEXT WEEK!!! YAHOOOOOOOO

[Big Dave]

They aren't intakes - they are the radiators.
They are mounted on either side of the engine to allow it (engine) to be mounted further forward in the chassis. They also swing out of the way for servicing.

Don't judge it till you see it in the flesh. They are not as prominent as in the photos.

IMO The 8 pot ZTL disk brake is fantastic. It provides similar performance to a GSXR setup but is 2.5kgs of unsprung weight lighter.

[Big Dave]

Yeah, and the frame is really wide too - a little tip over might = write off.

They are designed for minimal damage for minor tipovers. The XB crash pucks work really well at low speed - the radiators act as crumple zones too.

[MentalFacility]

They look awsome. They must ride well too. Wouldn't mind test riding one eather.

[niero]

The mirrors look like bunny ears, and like everything american (or american made better said, before those sex jokes will start rolling in) all is wide with a cornering tendecy of a pickup truck. My mate in the US had a test ride on it (how on earth he got his hands on er' I have no idea) and told me all in all a beautiful machine to ride and if you like the contrevercial looks would be anyones dream.

[Hitcher]

With this model, Buell is doing a Microsoft: Beta testing with real customers. Sloppy and unacceptable, particularly for a comparatively expensive motorcycle.

[Big Dave]

No they aren't. I've got to know some of the people there quite well.
Not what they are about at all.

[Hitcher]

They may be nice people, but this new bike has some significant shortcomings that the folks at Buell don't yet seem to have any answers to.

[Forest]

I haven't yet seen an attractive photo of the 1125r.

Looks ok in the flesh, but is ugly as sin on film.

[98tls]

They may be nice people, but this new bike has some significant shortcomings that the folks at Buell don't yet seem to have any answers to. Interesting,tell me more.Was talking online to a guy in the states that rode one and his comment was "i wont be trading the one i have in until they get it to live up to there advertisments".Personally i know nothing about them but follow there progress with interest.

[Big Dave]

Interesting,tell me more.Was talking online to a guy in the states that rode one and his comment was "i wont be trading the one i have in until they get it to live up to there advertisments".Personally i know nothing about them but follow there progress with interest.

Some of the 1125Rs are having a problem with throttle lag and poor EFI performance.

One of the Demos here was so effected. I've ridden it and it wasn't right.

Three test bikes I've flogged were sweet as a nut.

They have released several patches for it already.

[Blackbuell]

Ya just all jealous that a american has designed a bike that is a awsome to ride,its the best Buell i owned so far,i dont give a shit what it looks like cause i know Erik knows how to build a bike,i havent had any problems with mine yet,if i do i know they will go out of their way to fix it,not like some of the Jap equiv bikes they dont want to no about it.

[Big Dave]

I haven't been following closely - but it 'may' even have been sorted.

Certainly it's not the dominant topic on the board any more as it was for a while.

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/290431/290431.html?1220091267

[Big Dave]

Personally, with the corbin and nice touches yours looks ferkin mint pal.

[98tls]

Ya just all jealous that a american has designed a bike that is a awsome to ride,its the best Buell i owned so far,i dont give a shit what it looks like cause i know Erik knows how to build a bike,i havent had any problems with mine yet,if i do i know they will go out of their way to fix it,not like some of the Jap equiv bikes they dont want to no about it. Jealous?If i wanted one i would simply go buy one,easy really.Are you saying its ugly?Personally i dont mind the look of it.

[MVnut]

Looks pretty good to me, I would certainly wanna ride one if it was on offer:niceone:

[James Deuce]

There's something disturbing about a naked bike with Side Boobs. A bit like finding Aunt Mathilda standing to pee.

[Big Dave]

I see the transformers rather than Aunty or a Lobster.

[Blackbuell]

.Are you saying its ugly?Personally i dont mind the look of it.

Definately Cool. i like the look!! Photos do not do this bike any favours.You have to see it in the flesh, then when ya ride it you realise just how good this bike is.

[Owl]

I like the 1125R but the CR looks yuk, so I'm unable to vote.:yawn:

[oldguy]

1125R gets my vote,:niceone: check this video, interesting comparison http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/290431/390630.html?1220149086cheers mike for the link.