Eric Buell Racing 1190RS first look!

**White trash** · 20th February 2011, 15:24

I just grew a great big chubby when I clapped eyes on that rear subframe. If that's exactly how the production model will be, it'll be the best fricken V-Twin ever built.

**onearmedbandit** · 20th February 2011, 15:32

That definitely looks the part. I would say I 'like' it but that's now a facebook trademark.

**imdying** · 20th February 2011, 17:38

Already produced the best handling mass produced motorcycles... interesting theory

**Big Dave** · 20th February 2011, 18:20

Originally Posted by imdying

Already produced the best handling mass produced motorcycles... interesting theory

First google listing C&P - there are plenty.

BIKE MAGAZINE has listed the top 50 cornering bikes, ever, snip....

1. Buell XB12R Firebolt

2. Aprilia RS125

3. Triumph Daytona 650

4. 1956 BSA Gold Star

5. BMW R1200GS

6. GSXR600 ('05)

7. 1975 Ducati 900SS

8. Buell XB12S Lightning

9. Aprilia Pegaso Strada

10. Husaberg FS Supermoto 650e

**Big Dave** · 20th February 2011, 18:25

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Ne...ording-to-you/

**EJK** · 20th February 2011, 18:34

Originally Posted by Big Dave

I vote KR Facebook.

I needs the friends :-)

http://www.facebook.com/KiwiRiderMagazine

Free 6 months subscription thrown in and I'm in.

**Big Dave** · 20th February 2011, 18:37

Blackmail is an ugly word.

**Hitcher** · 20th February 2011, 18:51

This is going to be the Thermos of motorcycles. Everybody will call it a Buell even though it isn't, won't have that word stamped on it anywhere, and never will be.

**Big Dave** · 20th February 2011, 19:06

Put that on your Tannoy.

The flag was in my early logo design submissions - close as I got to the gig though.

**Hitcher** · 20th February 2011, 19:11

Who's supplying the V-twin for it? Rotax?

**Big Dave** · 20th February 2011, 19:16

Huh - I'd have to check - I *think* its the 1125 rotax breathed on heavily.

**Buyasta** · 20th February 2011, 20:33

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Blackmail is an ugly word.

Don't be silly, that's not blackmail, it's solicitation of bribery... how do you feel about the aesthetics of those words?
Also, obligatory Bender quote: "Blackmail is such an ugly word... I prefer extortion - the x makes it sound cooler"

**Big Dave** · 20th February 2011, 20:36

Originally Posted by Buyasta

Don't be silly, that's not blackmail, it's solicitation of bribery... how do you feel about the aesthetics of those words?
Also, obligatory Bender quote: "Blackmail is such an ugly word... I prefer extortion - the x makes it sound cooler"

xxxxcellent.

But how do you know I didn't mean I was blackmailing him?