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**Hellgate** · 07-23-2008, 12:36 AM

Buell added a new model, the 1125CR - CR as in cafe racer. Very Bat-Bike like. Interestingly they are using a traditional clubman handlebar.

http://www.buell.com/en_us/bikes/street/1125CR/

**reiobard** · 07-23-2008, 04:37 AM

Buell has had some great improvements in the past couple years... I think that bike would look badass in all black!!!

bluenova · 07-23-2008, 05:09 AM

Did they make the front disk brakes big enough?

**Hellgate** · 07-23-2008, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by reiobard

Buell has had some great improvements in the past couple years... I think that bike would look badass in all black!!!

Here ya go!

dako81 · 07-23-2008, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bluenova

Did they make the front disk brakes big enough?

Nope. Looks like it could go bigger. Oh and it's a single front disc.

LOL

dako81 · 07-23-2008, 06:20 AM

BUELL® 1125CR
Engine: Liquid Cooled 1125cc Helicon® V-Twin
HORSEPOWER 146HP @ 9800 RPM
TORQUE 82 ft. lbs. @ 8000
MSRP $11,695

I didn't think those things pumped out that much power. And a lot of good features. The more I look at it, the more I like it...

**Hellgate** · 07-23-2008, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by dako81

BUELL® 1125CR
Engine: Liquid Cooled 1125cc Helicon® V-Twin
HORSEPOWER 146HP @ 9800 RPM
TORQUE 82 ft. lbs. @ 8000
MSRP $11,695

I didn't think those things pumped out that much power. And a lot of good features. The more I look at it, the more I like it...

Oh these are really cool. From what I've read 146hp is a detuned state for the street. From what I've heard the racers guys getting 170 to 175hp out of them.

Dry weight is 375lbs.

The front brake is an 8 pot caliper if I'm not mistaken. The rotor has massive swept area and is great for the street. The racers are having to tweak them a bit.

Overall I think they are a very good value for a very unique bike.

dako81 · 07-23-2008, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Hellgate

Oh these are really cool. From what I've read 146hp is a detuned state for the street. From what I've heard the racers guys getting 170 to 175hp out of them.

Dry weight is 375lbs.

The front brake is an 8 pot caliper if I'm not mistaken. The rotor has massive swept area and is great for the street. The racers are having to tweak them a bit.

Overall I think they are a very good value for a very unique bike.

Yea, the more I look at the features and stuff I like it. Fuel economy on the dash, adjustable controls. Slipper clutch. 5.3 gal tank. Belt drive. One thing I want to know is fuel mileage for city and highway to give an idea of what it would get commuting. Another thing I want to know is major service intervals and how many miles people are actually putting on motors like these. But I guess you'd want to know that kind of information for any bike you'd like to buy.

**wolfc70** · 07-23-2008, 07:16 AM

The Helicon is a new engine design done by Rotax, so I would assume it would be bullet proof. The vavles have finger followers so adjustments are simple, no special tools. The old Buell engine is a much revised Harley Evo motor and was very long lived (100,000 miles). My friend had a XB12S and that thing got ~65mpg, not too shabby for a 100hp Vtwin. I have no idea what the new Helicon gets, I would think it would be mid 40's if your gentle.

**Hellgate** · 07-23-2008, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by dako81

Yea, the more I look at the features and stuff I like it. Fuel economy on the dash, adjustable controls. Slipper clutch. 5.3 gal tank. Belt drive. One thing I want to know is fuel mileage for city and highway to give an idea of what it would get commuting. Another thing I want to know is major service intervals and how many miles people are actually putting on motors like these. But I guess you'd want to know that kind of information for any bike you'd like to buy.

Fuel is par with the other big sporting twins, the 1098's, Aprillia's, etc., about 35 mpg. Remember this bike will go 170mph +.

Service...well welcome to the, "Hey that's not a Harley club." Bedfellows include the Harley V-Rod. Can you say, Redhead step child?

I have a feeling that as Buells become more popular more independent repair shops will begin servicing them.

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reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,369 Rep Power: 72 Member #991	Re: Buell Does a WAVEX Buell has had some great improvements in the past couple years... I think that bike would look badass in all black!!!

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dako81 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Saint Joseph Michigan Bike: Red '07 FZ-6 Posts: 558 Rep Power: 12 Member #15	Re: Buell Does a WAVEX BUELL® 1125CR Engine: Liquid Cooled 1125cc Helicon® V-Twin HORSEPOWER 146HP @ 9800 RPM TORQUE 82 ft. lbs. @ 8000 MSRP $11,695 I didn't think those things pumped out that much power. And a lot of good features. The more I look at it, the more I like it... __________________ -Brad 2007 Red FZ-6 - Scorpion Stainless Steel cat back, FAZR6 FE Kit, soon to be POR-15 rustproofed gas cap valley lol My Rider Resume Last edited by dako81; 07-23-2008 at 06:30 AM..

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wolfc70 R is for Rust Coloration Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oshkosh, WI Bike: '07 Candy Red FZ6, '81 Honda c70 Passport Posts: 423 Rep Power: 9 Member #767	Re: Buell Does a WAVEX The Helicon is a new engine design done by Rotax, so I would assume it would be bullet proof. The vavles have finger followers so adjustments are simple, no special tools. The old Buell engine is a much revised Harley Evo motor and was very long lived (100,000 miles). My friend had a XB12S and that thing got ~65mpg, not too shabby for a 100hp Vtwin. I have no idea what the new Helicon gets, I would think it would be mid 40's if your gentle. __________________ "I tip my hat to the man who drives an Alfa Romeo" - Henry Ford

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