Buell!

**James Deuce** · 6th November 2009, 07:50

Originally Posted by buellbabe

OMG where do I start?

Oh BTW there is an ENTIRE RANGE OF BUELLS that you seem to have left out...

I will comment on the thing that irks me the most...the CR is an unfaired R...

WELL! it most certainly is NOT merely an unfaired version of the R. I happen to know this cos I frigging well own one. Thats what I thought until I rode one and the difference was night and day compared to the R. Then when I bought it and was avidly reading the manual I discovered that there are quite a few differences, like gearing ratio, wheel base, sprocket, suspension setup etc...

I have ridden a lot of different Buells and obviously own a few (LOL) and in my opinion riding a Buell is the most fun you can have with your clothes still on!

Biased? HELL YEAH! I have ridden a few other brands as well and can honestly say that the only other bike that was almost as much fun as the Buell was the Triumph Speed Triple

I simply covered the basics, and what was available new from dealers in NZ is quite different to what is on the Buell website. It was just a basic sampler to help with the designations.

Why don't you post up the model range?
The main difference between the R and the CR I rode was much improved fuelling on the CR, but that was simply a ECU patch. I prefer the R myself.

**buellbabe** · 6th November 2009, 07:59

Point taken and apologies if it seemed as if I was having a go...

Got my Buell goggles on at the mo and am just so totally pissed at HD that I am a tad sensitive LOL.

For that matter the range that I am talking about is the good OL' back to basics tuber range and altho they have been out of production for a few years...from memory I think 2001 was when the last X1 rolled off the production line...they are still out there and available to buy.

Quite frankly if I had some spare cash I would be buying a 2010 XB12R...as well. Cos you can never have too many toys!

**James Deuce** · 6th November 2009, 08:25

Originally Posted by buellbabe

Point taken and apologies if it seemed as if I was having a go...

Got my Buell goggles on at the mo and am just so totally pissed at HD that I am a tad sensitive LOL.

For that matter the range that I am talking about is the good OL' back to basics tuber range and altho they have been out of production for a few years...from memory I think 2001 was when the last X1 rolled off the production line...they are still out there and available to buy.

Quite frankly if I had some spare cash I would be buying a 2010 XB12R...as well. Cos you can never have too many toys!

Mate, it's all good. I'm quietly fuming about it too.

I get what you mean now about the range too

**Drogen Omen** · 6th November 2009, 08:41

is there a Buell club/group on KB?

i would love to ride every couple of weeks in a group with other Buells.

i'm in the Wellington area and have seen about 15 diferent Buells round town and on the motorways so i know there are heaps out there.

**st00ji** · 6th November 2009, 08:53

Originally Posted by James Deuce

XB9/12 S is the naked range with handle bars. Ss is the long version.

XB9/12 R is the faired range with clips ons.

XB12X is the tourer

XB12 STT is the "motard" and probably the best bike Buell made.

1125R is the sporting Rotax engined sportsbike.

1125CR is the "Cafe Racer" or unfaired 1125R/

thanks for the info, and the post

care to elaborate on why the XB12 STT is the best?

i was thinking a 12 would be the go anyway, from my googling the 9 sounds a little underpowered

good to see the buell fans coming out! show me moar...

**nudemetalz** · 6th November 2009, 09:28

My sis absolutely loves her X-1 Lightning. Says it's a handful around town though,..well duh, ain't a commuter I said...

**James Deuce** · 6th November 2009, 09:47

Originally Posted by st00ji

thanks for the info, and the post

care to elaborate on why the XB12 STT is the best?

http://kiwiridermagazine.blogspot.co...-xb12-stt.html

**nudemetalz** · 6th November 2009, 10:00

It's the only one that Jim hasn't put on it's side in the driveway ...

**Drogen Omen** · 6th November 2009, 10:28

mmmmm XB12STT i am saving up for one of those...

http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/bue...12stt_2008.php

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Buell's profilation of this bike
Blending the hard-core attitude of a streetfighter with the agility and style of supermoto, this defiant urban assault machine is the ultimate in moto self-expression. It features a 1203 cc Thunderstorm® air/oil/fan-cooled, fuel-injected 45° V-Twin that´s perfectly suited for aggressive riding.

[B]General information[/B]
Model: Buell Lightning XB12STT
Year: 2008
Category: Naked bike
Rating: 65 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Safety: See our safety campaign with the high safety rated bikes in this category.

Engine and transmission
Displacement: 1202.88 ccm (73.40 cubic inches)
Engine type: V2
Stroke: 4
Power: 103.00 HP (75.2 kW)) @ 6800 RPM
Torque: 113.90 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 84.0 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression: 10.0:1
Fuel system: Injection. 49 mm down draft DDFI III fuel injection
Valves per cylinder: 2
Fuel control: OHV
Lubrication system: Dry sump
Cooling system: Oil & air
Gearbox: 5-speed

Transmission type
final drive: Belt
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate, compensated, reduced lever effort

Physical measures
Dry weight: 181.4 kg (400.0 pounds)
Overall length: 2,080 mm (81.9 inches)
Overall width: 820 mm (32.3 inches)
Ground clearance: 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,372 mm (54.0 inches)

Chassis and dimensions
Frame type: Aluminum frame with Uniplanar
Rake (fork angle): 23.1°
Front suspension: 43 mm Showa inverted forks with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Front suspension travel: 143 mm (5.6 inches)
Rear suspension: Showa coil-over monoshock with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Rear suspension travel: 143 mm (5.6 inches)
Front tyre dimensions: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions: 180/55-ZR17
Front brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes: Single disc
Exhaust system: Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralized mounting

Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio: 0.5677 HP/kg

**ajturbo** · 6th November 2009, 13:38

Originally Posted by James Deuce

http://kiwiridermagazine.blogspot.co...-xb12-stt.html

i am still a bit unsure why they decided to put old ice cream lids on the sides though

**White trash** · 6th November 2009, 13:54

Originally Posted by ajturbo

i am still a bit unsure why they decided to put old ice cream lids on the sides though

Keeps the insode of your legs dry when you're wheelying it through puddles.

Big Dave's got the images somewhere

**Big Dave** · 6th November 2009, 14:26

I put the photo set at the top of Jims article

http://kiwiridermagazine.blogspot.co...-xb12-stt.html

**Drogen Omen** · 23rd April 2010, 16:09

is there a Buell club/group on KB?

i would love to ride every couple of weeks in a group with other Buells.

i'm in the Wellington area and have seen about 15 diferent Buells round town and on the motorways so i know there are heaps out there.

Might have to start up a Buell Riding group.

**Cayman911** · 23rd April 2010, 16:21

The moment i get my full (ill have enough road experience) i am buying a XB9SX, in the blue. most likely have to import one as there's like no more new ones in NZ now, let alone in a year or so...

but i promise you this, i will have one.

its beautiful, the sound it makes shakes the earth beneath it. saw one today and nearly crashed staring at it. love love love buells.