| Author | Message | ||
     Tpoppa |
For a bit of perspective...I've owned about 20 bikes in the last 10 years. Most were Japanese, 1 Triumph, & this is my 3rd Buell. My current stable is a 2005 CBR600F4i & and a 2009 Buell 1125. Almost all my riding is quick corner carving. I'm not the fastest guy on 2 wheels, but I can usually hang with the front of the group. First impressions: --The 1125 handles COMPLETELY different from the F4i. The F4i is more beginner friendly, the 1125 has far more capability. --It feels like a Superbike. --It pulls HARD. More power than I'll ever need. --Suspension bits and chassis are truly excellent. --I love the intake sound. --The Helicon is a tiger, the F4i motor now seems like a pussycat. --It feels tall, like I'm sitting on top of it rather than in it. I'm going to get a Corbin to slightly change the riding position. --It's uber-stable to the edge of the tires on high-speed sweepers. --I was faster on tight technical roads on my XB9S and XB9SX, but in fairness I rode them for 40k vs just 1k on the 1125. I expect more speed will come. My only complaint so far is that oil changes are a PITA. Who designed that filter cover???  I'm very happy with my 1125R purchase. | ||
| J_copeland |
I agree with what you say.After riding mine last weekend I realized my 675 is down right uncomfortable.Just having problems getting use to the sound of the twin at low rpm's. |
