Buell 1125R price shock: $19500NZD

**BIGBOSSMAN** · 22nd November 2007, 10:54

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** · 22nd November 2007, 11:00

Originally Posted by BIGBOSSMAN

But it is ugly, in a Bull Terrier sort of way. .

Best looking dog ever breed since the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

**Krusti** · 22nd November 2007, 11:19

Originally Posted by imdying

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....

**Waylander** · 22nd November 2007, 16:55

Originally Posted by skelstar

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** · 22nd November 2007, 17:15

Originally Posted by Waylander

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** · 22nd November 2007, 17:55

I like it!

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

**Waylander** · 22nd November 2007, 20:30

Originally Posted by Big Dave

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** · 22nd November 2007, 20:40

Originally Posted by Waylander

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** · 22nd November 2007, 21:03

Originally Posted by Big Dave

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** · 22nd November 2007, 21:17

Originally Posted by RantyDave

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'?

**Rashika** · 23rd November 2007, 04:14

Originally Posted by Big Dave

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!

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

**Waylander** · 23rd November 2007, 06:55

Originally Posted by Big Dave

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** · 23rd November 2007, 08:27

Originally Posted by Big Dave

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......