I have an 08 which would be the equivalent of the first year 110's with their first year run issues. I purchased mine at the end of the model year when the 09's were coming out. With the help of the various forums I knew what I was up against. I had all of the necessary changes, recalls and updates performed prior to taking delivery of the bike. I have yet to have an issue. What was not a Buell issue was addressed via the aftermarket. So with that said I absolutely love this bike. Sure it is quirky in a sense and is not for everyone. For me the I4's make a ton of power but need to be spun to ungodly RPM's to get to the power. The Rotax makes power right off of idle. In comparison to the I4's I have nothing for them over 140MPH. I can run up to the low 170 range but the I4's start pulling on me pretty hard back at the 140 range. Anything below that and all is fair! I try to stay on the roads with lots of turns so I don't have to try and run with them on the highway
. I have acceleration over the I4's where as they have the top end. I dynoed my 06 GSXR 1000 and my 08 Buell 1125R on the same dyno on the same day within ten minutes of each other. The GSXR makes 20 more horse than the Buell at the wheel. They are both bone stock.
Handling......The Buell 1125R inspires aggressive riding and promotes better riding. I've run deeper and faster into corners with this bike than any other bike I have owned. I feel that I have progressed to the point where I have already looked into running some track days. My full leathers showed up the day before I left for Daytona. The bike is small and nimble which contributes to its great handling characteristics. Out of the box the bikes works great. I can only imagine what it would be like with a good aftermarket suspension under it.
There are already HD sites posting blowout prices on Buells (I saw one at 6K). I had intentions of making 2011 the year I replace my Bagger (Silver standard Road Glide or an 09 SERG in Silver) however I may have to add an 1125CR to the garage as the pricing makes it hard not to.
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Topic: No More Buell??? (Read 4205 times)