| Author | Message | ||
     Ft_bstrd |
That is what I am most interested in. I want the mean, angry, Buell Speed Triple. Please, though. No bug eyes.  | ||
| Tpoppa |
With all the iterations of the XB, I am fairly certain that Buell will take full advantage of an excellent platform with several iterations of the 1125. With 5.6 gallon capacity, it would seem to be an ideal candidate for a Sport Tourer, possibly detuned a bit for better MPG. It would just take a few parts out of the bin to make a Super Naked to compete with the Speed Triple, BMW K1200R, etc. | ||
| Hughlysses |
Given the number of XB-S to XB-R (and vice-versa) conversions we've seen here, plus a few with mixed parts from both, it seems like it'd be pretty dang easy to make your own. For that matter, it wouldn't be THAT hard to make an 1125X Super-Uly out of one! | ||
| Ithaca280 |
for us older but inmature riders, sign me up for the 1125S. | ||
| Buellshyter |
With 5.6 gallon capacity, it would seem to be an ideal candidate for a Sport Tourer Someone asked Mr. Buell about producing a sport tourer and he basically said no. However, his final comment on the subject was anything is possible in the future. | ||
| Cityxslicker |
or a bast@rd CityX with a nasty attitude and a predisposition to being dirty and muddy  chewing up the back county fire trails and forest service roads | ||
| Tpoppa |
Someone asked Mr. Buell about producing a sport tourer and he basically said no. That is a shame, because the ST market seems like a good fit for Buell. Riders tend to be a bit older than sportbike riders, and tend to buy for rideability rather than spec sheets. Heck, BMW has a big piece of the ST market, Buell could be very competitive on performance and price with BMW. | ||
| Ikeman |
Okay, the press releases say that this is a new "platform" (along with the Blast and XB). Do you really believe there is only going to be this one model? I really like what I'm seeing in the 1125R (I'd still like to see a mass airflow sensor incorporated into the FI system) and as much as I'd like one I'm going to hold out for the 1125ST. Why do I think there will be one? Anyone notice this bit in the specs: Wiring harness is pre-wired for accessory heated hand grips. I don't know about you guys but I don't know too many non-sport-touring/touring riders putting grip heaters on their bikes. I'm betting 2009 or 2010 model year we get an 1125ST with hard bags, relaxed ergos (i.e. lowered pegs, raised bars, larger or adjustable windscreen, etc.), improved pillion accomodations and maybe a little more fuel capacity (6.5 -7 gals would be nice). I won't commit to the fuel capacity increase but everything else is doable. I'm also assuming that there will be some folks who'll buy the 1125R and perform the aforementioned conversions themselves. Depending on how many do the conversion - and the rest of us saying we'd buy it if it came from the factory that way - I believe it will happen. We keep seeing that Buell really seems to listen to its customers - no need to believe that will stop. Could just be pie-in-the-sky wishful thinking on my part but I don't think so (Mr. Buell's comments notwithstanding). | ||
| Paintballtommy |
i think the current air cooled lumps are plenty fine for a sport tourer. great mileage, easy to maintain etc. | ||
| Reepicheep |
With gas at $3.15 per gallon around here, I am seeing more bikes then *ever* on the road. I think heated grips will become a lot more common on a lot more bikes. Even in Ohio, I ride pretty regularly 9 out of 12 months, and put far more commuting miles on my M2 and 9sx (50k+ since 2001) then I have in my Saturn. | ||
| Roro |
I would go for a sport-tourer in a heartbeat. I'm closer to 40 now and I will never go out and race so I don't necessarily want an R, but I don't think I want a cruiser bike either. The ST would keep me from looking elsewhere if I do decide on a 2nd bike somewhere down the road. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
I just want the performance of the R but with slightly more relaxed ergos and less plastic. | ||
| Mikef5000 |
I agree! Although I feel they need a bit more fuel capacity... which the new platform could deliver. Hmmm, New Platform, Old Engine, Hard Bags, Sport Touring Tires (Message edited by Mikef5000 on July 11, 2007) | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
The problem with adapting the new "platform" is that the old engine won't fit in the new frame. | ||
| Ithaca280 |
Ike, why a MAF sensor? | ||
| L_je |
Ft_B said, "I just want the performance of the R but with slightly more relaxed ergos and less plastic." Dude, my wife is still soooo ticked that you and Chad left N GA with tires looking like they had been on a track day, while my wife and I were the ones who got speeding tickets the following weekend! And you want to go faster? You, sir, need some speedin' tickets ...that'll cure you from wanting anything with 145hp! | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
My time will come as it does with everyone. My speed won't be any higher with more HP. I'm thinking better track bike in addition to the Uly. | ||
| Jlnance |
Dude, my wife is still soooo ticked that you and Chad left N GA with tires looking like they had been on a track day, while my wife and I were the ones who got speeding tickets the following weekend! It's just that the cop finds your wife more attractive than he does FB. ;) | ||
| Anonymous |
The cool thing about heated grips is that you can wear light weight road racing gloves instead of sensation-dulling thick things when it gets coldish; it makes perfect sense for a sport bike if you actually like riding it on more than just summer weekends during the day time. Built from the rider down . . . | ||
| Court |
YES! . . .heated grips! | ||
| Diablobrian |
but....that would be based on the assumption people buy motorcycles to ride them, not as a garage ornament, or an excuse to play dress-up in black leather. . . . . . .and that can't be right....can it?  | ||
| Chadhargis |
I'm with Fatty...I don't want more power to go faster (except maybe on the track). The extra power gives you acceleration, as well as a wider spread of power. Instead of bouncing the engine off the rev limiter all the time (like I have to do with the XB engine), you are running the engine in a less stressed state. What engine do you think will be more reliable...an engine with 103hp at the crank running at redline quite a bit or one with 146hp running at 2/3rds of it's maximum output? I'll welcome that higher redline so I don't run out of pull in the middle of long sweepers. | ||
| Metalstorm |
The thing I'm most excited about on all the models this year is that the wiring harness is pre wired for heated grips. I know it sounds silly but unless it's flooding I ride regardless of weather. After 20 years of riding in 16-30 degrees, freezing my hands off every winter I finally got some heated grips (pollys) and you know what?, I can say with total truth & honesty that I will never ever own another bike that doesn't have heated grips. So thank you for the creation of the 1125R. Heated grips and a pocket of still air created by that clever fairing will make this a year-round bike for sure. I gotta start saving so I can have one in the next 2-3 years  | ||
| Ridrx |
+1 | ||
| Cityxslicker |
from the rider down?..... and what was the inseam of that test rider?  sensing I am coming up short on this new bike too. | ||
| Fresnobuell |
Cold hands is my only complaint riding in the winter and Buell has thoughtfully addressed that issue, as usual. Love it. Glad I was...uhmmm...a little too lazy to install the grip heaters I bought originally for my 9sx. They will find a perfect home on the 1125r and with the projected delivery date, well....as Hannibal used to say "I love it when a plan comes together!" | ||
| K2flyby |
 Hmmm just a quick photoshop thought..haha | ||
| M1combat |
"I don't know about you guys but I don't know too many non-sport-touring/touring riders putting grip heaters on their bikes. " I would love to have them on my firebolt. I rode all through the winter last year. In the snow, rain... 45 miles one way at 14 degrees at least five times last year and 20 degrees at least 20 times. I was wearing the best winter riding gloves I could get my hands on (in) and still had to stop three times each morning to warm them up on the engine. I'm no puss in the cold either... I was born and raised in Alaska. Passed a snow plow that was plowing snow once... The bastard had the nerve to honk at me. There was no way I was doing 20MPH all the way home in the snow. There would have been six inches by the time I got home. There was only about 2" at the time. I'll appreciate the fairing and heated grips just fine thank you . On the other side of the coin... I should appreciate it quite a bit in the summer in Phoenix as well. 110 degree air doesn't cool you down. The faster you go the hotter it feels. Apparently I'm just a glutton for punishment . I own a '72 Mach-1 and a '92 Sonoma GT... Neither one have been registered since late '03 when I got the firebolt... | ||
| Johnb |
Hey Cityxslicker.. ''from the rider down?..... and what was the inseam of that test rider? sensing I am coming up short on this new bike too.'' A quick look/comparison of dimensional specs between the 1125R and XB12Scg; it seems to me there's enough wiggle room for the Buell elves to offer a CG version of the 1125..  Sportbike 1125R Seat Height: Standard 30.5 in. Laden, wet configuration (design rider, all fluids). Ground Clearance: 4.5 in. Unladen, wet configuration (no rider, all fluids). Suspension Travel: Front 4.72 in. Rear 5.00 in. Streetfighter Lightning XB12Scg Seat Height: Standard 28.6 in. Laden, wet configuration (design rider, all fluids). Ground Clearance: 3.55 in. Unladen, wet configuration (no rider, all fluids). Suspension Travel: Front 3.12 in. Rear 5.00 in.  | ||
| Cityxslicker |
K2flyby, that S is damn sexy, and even in my fav Valencia orange color. Throw the ULY eagle beak on it, The Scorp tires... that might be the new bike in the garage for next year. If Buell builds it , I will buy it. +1 for the 1125S | ||
| Cityxslicker |
right click, save as, Thanks for the valencia new 1125 S pic | ||
| K2flyby |
Ha.. no problem....I will give u the 1125x for fun when i get a minute. Buells are what get me excited to ride every day. | ||
| Fullpower |
ALL of my road bikes have heated grips, and my 1125 S will also, as soon as Buell builds me one. |
