2009 Buell 1125CR

[dave_xb12r]

I agree with Lefox. Calling it a cafe racer is just going to embarrass Buell. Normally, Buells look completely original, but nooo...

I don't think that is a cafe racer at all either.
This is a Cafe Racer

 

[rtmarsh]

have you guys seen this? BPG is this true?nullrace kit

 

[dmp0001]

I will withhold my comments on the new 1125cr untill I see one in person, I hope that will help.
The new xb9sx looks badass! I love the balck frame, forks and engine....almost got me concidering a switch

 

[Lokien]

Am I the only person who finds it utterly sexy?

 

[Lokien]

Am I the only person who finds it utterly sexy?

Edit:
Come to think about it, Buell basically changed everything that people have been complaining about.

Plain Speedo, changed.
Mirrors are pain in the ass, changed.
Ugly cheese grater, changed.
1125R fairing complaints, changed.
No 6th gear, changed.

I love the handlebars. And I looked at the picture from the front (just like you're looking back to it from a car) and I find it insanely intimidating, which is awesome. I said Id buy a 1125R if they changed the fairing; that came with the CR and Im sticking to my word.

@ LeFox: They changed the fairing and the handlebars, which is sort of the same deal between XB S and R. (Other than the seat cowl which both the CR and the R have)

I'd say its a step up from the XB line IMHO, performance-wise and looks-wise.

 

[LeFox]

@ LeFox: They changed the fairing and the handlebars, which is sort of the same deal between XB S and R. (Other than the seat cowl which both the CR and the R have)

sorry, still don't like it.
what i like about the xbs is not only the technoligy, it's the seating position, small wheelbase and the fact that the bike is short, looks like a toy but is a beast is sheeps clothing.

the position on the cr is to far forward, i don't like the tail and i don't like the handlebars and i don't like the hamster-cheaks, dumbo-ears, whateveryouwannacallit.
last but not least, i don't like the engine...the bloody thing has less torque than the current xb. i'm a torque rider, don't want to go above 8000rpm to experience something. they should have used a tuned vrod engine or something

 

[Lokien]

sorry, still don't like it.
what i like about the xbs is not only the technoligy, it's the seating position, small wheelbase and the fact that the bike is short, looks like a toy but is a beast is sheeps clothing.

the position on the cr is to far forward, i don't like the tail and i don't like the handlebars and i don't like the hamster-cheaks, dumbo-ears, whateveryouwannacallit.
last but not least, i don't like the engine...the bloody thing has less torque than the current xb. i'm a torque rider, don't want to go above 8000rpm to experience something. they should have used a tuned vrod engine or something

Hmm, I suppose you have very good points on the seating position, wheelbase, and the whole beast in sheeps clothing =p.

Come to think of it those were the main reasons I bought my XB, along with the WTF-Torque .

I respect your opinion on the CR, but I still think its an overall solid bike.

Having said that, I really don't want to see the street-fighters being cut out of production. I love my XB to death, and I cry tears of joy every time I wash the bike and look at the airbox.

 

[BuellPartsGuy]

ave you guys seen this? BPG is this true? Race Kit

I haven't seen one, or heard of one coming for sure yet. I wouldn't be suprised, yet I I wouldn't hold my breath.

 

[LeFox]

btw, anybody see some likeness into this:

[confused]

 

[FIDOSOL]

Yea, what is the one on the right? Keep in mind that there are at 3 very similar variations of the cinderella story from different parts of the world that had never had contact with eachother at the time the stories were recorded on paper.

 

[LeFox]

Yea, what is the one on the right?

that's the front of the lazareth buell [smirk]

 

[FIDOSOL]

Oh, ok. Looks better on the Lazareth.

 

[sinpieces]

What is more "strange", is,.. is the engine same same, as the 1125R? As the 1125R is mainly good in high speeds (really bad on low rpms.. as is Ktm RC 8)..
Well, it wouldn't suit a cafe racer at all, same with the cockpit/riding position. Seems this bike is a work, not so well thought out.
Regardig the XB's looks!
Most that i meet and know of really thinks the XB's look bad ass.

 

[Path125]

They have got to do something with the air scoops, uuuuuuuugly. i like the rest, but pls no scoops

Did you see the exhaust outlet on the XB12ss, it like the GP Jardine but shorter!!

 

[mrdozer2you]

I still hate the mirrors...I wish they could have integrated the turn signals into the air-scoops/ugly ass radiators. That bike should come stock with bar ends.

 

[LeFox]

What is more "strange", is,.. is the engine same same, as the 1125R? As the 1125R is mainly good in high speeds (really bad on low rpms.. as is Ktm RC 8)..

not so much the rpm's but the cornering is unstable at low speeds.
and yep, the engine is the same, it's just a different beltdrive ratio.
1125cr => 2.815 : 1
1125r => 2.593 : 1

i also wonder why they left the front brake caliper red instead of black?

 

[NOMORE4s4ME]

So whats the deal with the new CR handlebars? Will they fit my 05XB12s?

 

[BuellPartsGuy]

Probably with cables....

 

[NOMORE4s4ME]

Nice. I'll buy and try...and let you know. Do you know of anyone that sells them yet. Would any HD dealership?

 

[BuellPartsGuy]

I wouldn't count on anybody being able to get them till at least mid September