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No, its not a Ducati this time. I thought I would stir the pot showing you my new different kind of streetfighter, the Buell 1125CR. I figured after I did the research on this model, where could I go wrong buying a nice new bike with 146HP and Austrian built Rotax V-Twin for $6,100?
Actually the last edition of Sport Rider gave it high marks in a comparison with the Duc Streetfighter, even at the old MSRP. I even replicated their recommended suspension settings and the bike is very impressive. Lots of fun is the main thing, being totally exposed to the elements. Ergos are very good because mine already had the upgraded handlebars installed. This was a $500 option at the dealer so without it I could have bought the bike for around $5,600. Its very strong and unique in many ways, I think its introduction signaled a new path for Buell Motorcycles, but it got to market to little to late.
Miniscule aftermarket products for the bike compared to the Ducati, frustrating for me since I like to personalized my bikes. There are some carbon bits available from just about one source, it doesn't need a clutch upgrade since it has a slipper type clutch. Rearsets are limited apparently to pegs, but there is a fair selection of exhausts to choose from. Theres an outside possibility I can score a BST rear wheel, but the front will likely be either stock or something else since there are issues there. My source also indicated there doesn't appear to be a front BST made because of the stock wheel design. The Buell has a single 375mm rotor and a single hugh six piston caliper.
Otherwise finding light weight wheels sounds next to impossible, especially now with the low numbers and the fact its discontinued.
Actually the last edition of Sport Rider gave it high marks in a comparison with the Duc Streetfighter, even at the old MSRP. I even replicated their recommended suspension settings and the bike is very impressive. Lots of fun is the main thing, being totally exposed to the elements. Ergos are very good because mine already had the upgraded handlebars installed. This was a $500 option at the dealer so without it I could have bought the bike for around $5,600. Its very strong and unique in many ways, I think its introduction signaled a new path for Buell Motorcycles, but it got to market to little to late.
Miniscule aftermarket products for the bike compared to the Ducati, frustrating for me since I like to personalized my bikes. There are some carbon bits available from just about one source, it doesn't need a clutch upgrade since it has a slipper type clutch. Rearsets are limited apparently to pegs, but there is a fair selection of exhausts to choose from. Theres an outside possibility I can score a BST rear wheel, but the front will likely be either stock or something else since there are issues there. My source also indicated there doesn't appear to be a front BST made because of the stock wheel design. The Buell has a single 375mm rotor and a single hugh six piston caliper.
Otherwise finding light weight wheels sounds next to impossible, especially now with the low numbers and the fact its discontinued.
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