What's hot from Buell in 2008!

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What's hot from Buell in 2008!

July 22, 2008 2:58 PM AEST
Buell Motorcycle Company celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2008 and will mark the event with the introduction of the Buell 1125R, an all new high performance sportsbike. Powered by an 1125cc liquid-cooled V-Twin engine. The Buell 1125R is the first model on a new Buell platform, and is one of eight models in a 2008 Buell line up. "In 1983, I set out to build a world-class American racing motorcycle," said Erik Buell, chairman and chief technical officer at Buell Motorcycle Company. "It's really perfect timing to be able to celebrate a significant anniversary in a year when we launch the Buell 1125R, a motorcycle that applies all of the lessons we've learned over a quarter century, and rolls out new ideas and innovation.

What's hot from Buell in 2008!

I think the Buell 1125R delivers a combination of performance, intuitive handling and athleticism that will redefine the superbike riding experience."Introducing the Buell 1125RAn all new model that Buell believes will break the convention of the superbike category, the 1125R is powered by the Buell 1125R Helicon engine, an 1125cc DOHC liquid-cooled V-Twin cradled in a Buell Intuitive Response Chassis. The Helicon was specified by Buell and designed in partnership with BRP-Rotax, one of the world's premier recreational engine manufacturers. Utilising the Buell 'Trilogy of Tech' principles and computer modelled aerodynamics, the 1125R is designed to deliver the precise handling that has defined Buell for 25 years with a new level of engine performance. Buell developed this powertrain to meet a customer experience specification.

It delivers the power of a superbike with the abundant torque characteristics of a V-Twin for outstanding overall performance and tractability. The Buell 1125R is expected to arrive in Buell dealerships in late 2007.Thunderstorm V-Twin UpdatesBuell advances the performance of its Thunderstorm V-Twin engine series with a larger crank pin, improved oiling system, and a new electronictiming system and ECM that controls an all new DDFI 3 fuel injection system. Combined, these changes improve drivability and performance, and reduce service maintenance costs. The Thunderstorm V-Twin engine powers all models in the Buell XB platform.

New Front End on XB12X UlyssesThe XB12X Ulysses has new off-set 47 mm inverted front forks and robust off-set triple clamps that reduce fork flex under hard braking. Steering sweep is increased from 54 to 74 degrees for improved low speed off-road manoeuverability. The Ulysses now comes with standard heated hand grips. To note the 25th anniversary of Erik Buell's founding of the Buell Motorcycle Company in 1983, all 2008 Buell models except the Blast will carry a commemorative badge featuring Erik's signature.

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