New Buell.

**Big Dave** · 8th July 2007, 14:15

http://www.cycleworld.com/article.as...article_id=398

**kneescraper** · 8th July 2007, 14:28

Thats a hot looking buell, sounds like a beast!

**Clivoris** · 8th July 2007, 14:31

Now that's interesting. I can't wait to see if giving people what they think they want (a Buell with more horsepower) will work for Buell or satisfy the punters?

**Big Dave** · 8th July 2007, 14:37

Originally Posted by Clivoris

Now that's interesting. I can't wait to see if giving people what they think they want (a Buell with more horsepower) will work for Buell or satisfy the punters?

Dunno - I think it looks very nice and the spec sheet rides very well.
Lots of buzz.

Personally I think 147hp and a gp crouch for street use is of no use. Plod fodder.

Make a nice track day bike I bet. And I'm looking forward to a test.

But I'm ordering an '08 Ulysses, which only has some minor tweaks.

**Clivoris** · 8th July 2007, 14:44

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Dunno - I think it looks very nice and the spec sheet rides very well.
Lots of buzz.

Personally I think 147hp and a gp crouch for street use is of no use. Plod fodder.

Make a nice track day bike I bet. And I'm looking forward to a test.

But I'm ordering an '08 Ulysses, which only has some minor tweaks.

It seems that it will be a great bike, and able to take the Italians on in their own turf. But even though I don't own a Buell, I have been tempted simply because they carve their own path and the sum is greater than the parts on their bikes. There is romance and underdoggedness in that. Maybe the new Buell will retain enough of that uniqueness by sticking to their design principles.

**Big Dave** · 8th July 2007, 15:12

yeah, I'd like a motard version ;-))))))

**ajturbo** · 8th July 2007, 15:50

yes that looks and sounds nice!!!..

**riffer** · 8th July 2007, 16:34

Hmmm. A Rotax motor?

I wonder if it's a bored out version of the pre-2004 Aprilia RSV motor?

Sounds tastee... I shall await with interest.

**Mr. Peanut** · 8th July 2007, 17:49

Sounds like a pain in the arse to live with. Gimmie an XB12XX thingy anyday.

Plus it'll be thristy as hell.

**Sensei** · 8th July 2007, 20:58

2008 Buell = 1125cc Rotax Watercooled VTwin @146hp

Buell Motorcycle Company plans to announce its latest sportbike to the world Sunday, July 9, in conjunction with its international dealer meetings, but unauthorized photos, video and details of the new machine were published by an overseas press outlet today.

The new Buell is powered by a water-cooled, 1125cc, 72º V-Twin built by Rotax. The engine is said to produce 146 horsepower at the crankshaft with 84 lbs.-ft. of torque and a redline of 10,500 rpm. The bike has a six-speed transmission and is equipped with a slipper clutch. The frame will continue to double as the fuel tank but with more capacity, 5.6 gallons. Wheelbase is 54.5 inches, longer than the 52-inch wheelbase of existing Buell Firebolts, and the bike has an upgraded version of the Zero Torsional Load single-disc brake system.

**sAsLEX** · 8th July 2007, 20:59

Rotax power Aprilia right?

Thought they would of gone for the full 1200............

**Sensei** · 8th July 2007, 21:06

Not sure sAsLEX sound like it tho , video of it here

http://www.aussiebuellriders.info/ph...d5fc4881a81471

**sAsLEX** · 8th July 2007, 22:01

Looks like an SV.......

**xwhatsit** · 8th July 2007, 22:06

Originally Posted by sAsLEX

Looks like an SV.......

Yeah, I must admit it's not looking very Buell-y. Especially with the Rotax engine as well.

Oh well, something to feed the haters (`Buell don't make real sportsbikes') and the traditional Buell crowd can continue buying the next model of what they did last time.