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Buell 1125R motorcycle for 2008
Buell, a subsidiary of Harley-Davidson have been using Harley
engines in their motorcycles for years. It has been the view of many in
the industry for quite a while now that the Harley power units are not
a great fit with the streetbike/sports tourer market. To their credit
the guys in charge have swallowed their pride and looked elsewhere for
the power source on the Buell 1125R. The upgrade has been found in the
shape of a liquid-cooled engine made by Austria's BRP Rotax.
The engine is a 1125CC, but still a V Twin oriented at 72 degrees,
cranking out 146 horsepower @ 10,500 rpm. Plenty of grunt for even the
most demanding power hungry biker... This motorcycle is more comfortable than most for the rider
due to ample leg room and grips that are positioned higher for the
rider. This is a smart design move by Buell since it makes the bike
much more appealing for the serious tourers who are likely to put some
heavy annual mileage on the bike. The last thing you need on a bike
like that is an uncomfortable riding position. Yes thisBuell 1125R is enguineered superbly, and
it's an excellent street motorcycle. Having a comfortable ride under
you is so important for those long rides, and Buell knew that when
designing the Buell 1125R. However, stopping power on a bike like
this is as important as mashing the throttle and tearing up
the roads, and this motorcycle has enough braking power to stop a
runaway train! (well almost). The front brakes are an eight-piston
caliber design borrowed from the XBRR race bike. This bike is likely to be as comfortable on the track as on
the streets, and will probably steal a fair chunk of the
market from the imports. The front suspension is a 47mm
inverted fork with adjustable compression and rebound damping and
preload. The rear suspension is an adjustable compression and rebound
damping and preload design. The fuel system is electronic fuel
injection with dual 61mm throttle bodies. It has a six-speed
transmission, with a belt drive from Goodyear based on NASCAR cam belt
technology turning a Goodyear on the rear. The bike has a
weight of 421 pounds with fluids before a full tank with a wheelbase of
54.6 inches. If you're looking for an American built sportbike for the
track or street stop looking, the Buell 1125R is definitely your baby!.
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No I'm not joking, that is the
2008 Buell 1125R motorcycle on the right! Now come on be honest, you
were thinking Italian maybe, or Japanese, or maybe even the new steed
from England? No, it's from the good ole US of A, and is a
fitting launch this year, given the fact that Buell is 25 years old in
2008. The Buell 1125R is making a big splash in the American motorcycle
market and the sportbike industry in general, with serious performance
figures coming out of a beautifully styled design.