| Author | Message | ||
     Mrsinister |
I don't find much on the speeds of these bikes and am considering the 1125R and other bikes. Can someone tell me what the top end is on the 1125R and maybe if anyone knows how this compares with bikes like the XB12's and XB9's. Just trying to figure out where these bikes come in in terms of performance as compared to other bikes. | ||
| Xbswede |
The XB12's and XB9's are not even in the same league wit the 1125R. The 1125R will hold its own pretty well on the street and will hit somewhere of 160-170 top speed off the street and on the track. They don't have the top end power of the liter bikes but I have not had any trouble keeping up with them in spirited group rides. | ||
| Jdugger |
> They don't have the top end power of the liter bikes but I have not had any trouble keeping up with them in spirited group rides. And, the real truth of it all is: if the road if\s worth riding, the power of the bike isn't really that much of a factor, anyway. I've absolutely left a Gixxer 1000 in the dust with an XB12r before. Just make sure the road has curves, and you are the better rider. Why *do* people care about top speed? | ||
| Mrsinister |
I love the V engines and won't even really consider an inline 4 bike but back years and years ago I had an interceptor and liked the V4 they had. The only bike outside of the Buell line I have considered is getting an 07 interceptor for the sentimental value of having a red white and blue interceptor again. I will never likely see any top end speeds myself I do like a bike that has good pickup though. I had a X1 and it would go well so I won't rule out the XB bikes just yet. | ||
| Zac4mac |
It's a very quick revving motor, like it has a small/no flywheel. Redline is 10.5k Torque is pretty much flat from 3k to redline. I put 20k on an XB9R in 3 years, 19.4k on my 11 in a year and a half. The 11 is a considerable step above an XB. My 2¢ | ||
| R2s |
Performance wise the Interceptor can't compare. The Buell 1125R is lighter, has more power and will easily out handle it. I know I'm biased, but those are the facts. And if its comfort you want, get the CR and the higher bars. | ||
| Boogiman1981 |
so why does it bother you so much dugger that people want to know? | ||
| Ccryder |
The top end I saw on my tubers was in the 128-132 range, same for my 12r. I have seen 150+ (GPS confirmed) on my 1125rt with plenty of pull remaining. I heard reports that at Daytona, stock 1125r were clocked in the low 170 range. IMHO for a "street bike" that's MORE than I need/ want. Time2Ride Neil S. | ||
| T_man |
Has anyone else noticed the bike runs into a bit of a 'wall' when pushing through 150mph? It acclerates well enough up to there (about on par with a very fast 600cc) but then tach needle hits about 9k and blurs with vibration and the accleration seems laboured. Also I posted this elsewhere; I've denoided my bike but the hesitation at 4800rom remains! I thought denoiding it would eliminate this problem.. Anyhow I am not sugar coating these observations - this is what I've experienced and wondering if anyone else has seem the same or has any input. Thanks fellas! (Message edited by T_Man on July 05, 2009) | ||
| Slojon |
Ultimate top speed is relevant on the street upon IMPACT. Notice I rarely keep up with any cars with big exhaust cans or Moms' in Mini-vans. I am faster than most(documented on closed circuit courses) but Slo on the street. Whatever you desire. My Honda 929 is probably faster than my 1125R, but I prefer twin power- read torque.} | ||
| Bikejunky |
T_Man I would tend to agree with you based on the dyno sheets for the stock bike that I have seen as well as the ones Buell puts out in their 2009MY catalog. Around 9k RPM the torque curve is on its slow downward curve, which would explain the slower acceleration in the Upper RPM range. I also experiance this on my own 1125R though it seems to pull plenty quickly through 155mph. My top indicated was 164 on a "slightly rolling" flat stretch of road. | ||
| Ccryder |
No not really but, I'm seldom at that speed.;+} | ||
| Ridenusa4l |
Ive gone a speedo indicated speed of 170mph with about 200rpm left so i bet around 175mph IMHO... Jake | ||
| Zac4mac |
The speedo is off a bit. Wfo_rey has run the Texas Mile a couple of times. He said last run was 166 and change, 174 indicated. Z | ||
| Jdugger |
> so why does it bother you so much dugger that people want to know? Simply because the only place you would get to those speeds is on a long straight road (yawn), and if otherwise buying the "fastest bike" by the specsheet is your goal, the 1125r is a poor choice, anyway. | ||
| Mrsinister |
As I said I am just trying to figure out the performance levels of the different Buells and anyone who rides a sport bike and doesn't care about the performance of them well now there is a crowd I will never understand. I could have asked other questions relating to performance properties but I figured top end speeds were a fair indicator. Sorry if I stepped on some tender nerves in the group. | ||
| Mrsinister |
While I am at it I have heard the CR is different in how it is geared? | ||
| Pariah |
The CR is geared shorter for more acceleration... The 1125R's acceleration will SHOCK you. The 1125CR's acceleration will SHOCK and AWE you.  Good luck deciding on your bike... nothing more fun than shopping for a new moto. | ||
| Mrsinister |
Yes it is fun to figure out which one. I am more a fan of acceleration than top end speed for sure. If the CR is the snappy model of the two that might sway me. I didn't like the look of it at first but it has grown on me a lot. Did they make the CR as an 08 model or was it only an 09. I didn't see it listed in the 08 lineup. Not sure if I could get a killer deal on the CR if it isn't an 08 but I will have to see. I figure I will make a final choice in the next month. Glad to get all the input on the bikes. | ||
| Clbofaz |
If your having a hard time choosing I recall a thread somewhere to make the R look like a CR, and maybe even visa verse. Believe it had cost breakdowns and instructions as well. That or my mind is good at fabricating stories... | ||
| Jdugger |
The CR is geared lower 8% at the expense of top speed. The only place it probably matters in a drag race or roll on is in 1st gear, since any other time the rider's gear selection would be more important. I found the CR a bit wheelie prone at high throttles, but the R's gearing can be frustratingly tall in low speed stuff like cone courses and parking lots. You gonna be riding the track/country roads or at the Sonic? As for tender nerves... well, hardly. Just, buying a Buell for top speed is like buying a Toyota for luxury. It just isn't what the bike does well, and if you buy it thinking it will keep up with your buddy's Gixxer Thou in a straight line you are going to be disappointed. Giving you a handful of useful power coming out of a corner when you are a gear high or made some other mistake and keeping you from looking like an idiot -- well the bike does that in spades, and i depend on it every ride at least once! (I think the 1125r is a relatively easy bike to ride quickly in technical stuff.) | ||
| Jdugger |
The CR is an 09 only thing. The best deals are on 08 1125r models. You will have to go through a round of warranty replacements that are well documented here (blinkers, mirrors, perhaps clutch slave, etc.), so it's one to consider if you live close to the dealer. I have TWO 08 1125r. I think they are good bikes despite the press on the 08. The issues have been sorted. | ||
| Metalrabbit |
I have a 99 VFR and an 09 Buell r,, you can't go wrong with the Honda, they're just plain sweet running all the way around. Very few problems with the interceptor but I can't say that about the Buell. If you like accel, they both have it but the Buell pulls Much harder. They're useful powerbands are very similar, you have to keep it up there. My older bro came down from Seattle and rode the VFR,, the Buell had no problem staying infront but the VFR was in noway out of the game. I chose them both, and I'm glad I did. |
