Buell Top Speed :-)

[xtremelow]

Then you would really get some crazy speeds on here

 

[1001yos]

One time I travelled so fast that I actually went back in time.

 

[driftingswiftly]

Not possible.

 

[dave_xb12r]

Not possible.

Anything is possible if you put your mind to it! Didn't your parents ever tell you that? That's how I became a super hero anyway.

 

[ncbuell1452]

I have an 03 xb9r with race kit and have had it to 140 with a passenger with throttle to spare......

 

[fbmbmx]

So... anyone who has the XB12R Firebolt... I'm quite interested in buying one... should I???[confused]

 

[steve may]

Yes,I've ridden A handful of 600s and litre bikes,but to me,my 06 XB12R is super rider friendly.I wouldn't trade it for any of them.And check out some of the other posts for possibilities on upgrades and customization.

 

[1sexynucca]

LOOOOVE my XB12R Firebolt, I suggest buying that, or even the new 1125CR [up]

 

[morehpforme]

I have an 03 xb9r with race kit and have had it to 140 with a passenger with throttle to spare......

...... downhill with a tailwind.

 

[FIDOSOL]

Ya'll keep in mind that there is a substantial HP/TQ difference FROM THE FACTORY. In cars it has been found to have been as much as 5-15 hp differences. So in a bike it could be similar. Thus accounting for some of the discrepencies found here. Also keep in mind that not all Speedometers are as accurate as they should be. Once again, this occurs most often FROM THE FACTORY..

 

[Stevenc150]

They've beat this subject to death, it's not about HP/Tq, like Dan said WAY back

No matter what you do to the motor you won't get it to go any faster than 140 unless you change the final drive ratio lower so it can gain top speed.

 

[driftingswiftly]

Fidosols right. There are factory differences in all vehicles.
Stevenc150 simple physics shows that there are MANY ways to make something cut through the atmosphere better. Gearing will make you go faster, but that is by no means the only way.

 

[apex12r]

So... anyone who has the XB12R Firebolt... I'm quite interested in buying one... should I???

Most definitely should. I love my Firebolt. Do the research, head to a dealer and get a feel for the bike. And also check out the 1125R while you are there

 

[PorcelainRabbit]

my 2002 x1w (1203)

vance and hines exhaust
race ecm
forcewinder2 air intake
carbonfiber undertail / fender elim kit
led billet turn signals
led tail light
chrome belt guard
etc (cant remember it all)

click on my name for pics...( i think you should be able to see them)

had it TOPPED OUT at 135 nothin left.

keep in mind this was a tuber so a little heavier, but i weigh 155 so ya kno

i dont really care who believes me or not cause i kno its true and i have noone to impress or prove anything to, just tryin to share some usefull info

 

[maybebuell]

rabbit sound right to me...did it pull redline in top gear or fall short

 

[PorcelainRabbit]

it didtnt bounce off if thats what your askin, it just was simply wound out at about redline, i dont really remember, been a while. mighta been just short of redline idk tho, dont quote me on that

 

[veeemdoubleu]

so took my bike on atlantic city expressway, 2005 XB12R with race exhaust. bike topped out at 138 MPH my buddy in SV1000 and GSXr 750 confirmed it. 138 guys thats it. I dont wanna hear anymore BS. stock xb12r = 138MPH
by the way I weight 175lb. end of discussion.

go out and ride and enjoy this beast. its not a BUSA its a BUELL.

 

[dave_xb12r]

Fido said it already. Speedos can be off from the factory. Some as much as 10%, at 140mph, thats 14 mph in either direction! You could actually be going only 126mph!

I DON"T CARE WHAT YOUR SPEEDO SAYS! Pic's of the radar gun or it didn't happen!

/thread

 

[vanson1200r]

There is also spedo error. My Kawasaki ZRX1200R spedo read 170 but my GPS was reading 150.1 MPH. That was PLENTY fast for me. I doubt once I do get my XB12R I will ever take it to top end but I will try my best to wear down the peg feelers though Oh also my Triumph Thruxton 900 jetted and piped hit 125 but I was tucked in tight for that run. Also noted you run out of gas real fast at that speed! (Dont ask me how I know please)

 

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