EBR 1190RX Unveiling

[ctrvl]

Not a huge fan of the looks of it, but the specs and the dashboard are incredible. Excited to see what the naked bike looks like.

 

[Hughlysses]

Based on one of the slide pics posted at www.ebrforum.com, the gage cluster is apparently sourced from someplace in Wisconsin. How cool is that?

 

[go cytocis]

I hope the other models are a bit more exciting, and more feasible (price) for common folk like myself!

Yea, especially when you consider that BMW launched the S1000rr in '09 for $14k...

 

[buellxb]

I'd like to see someone do a side-by-side comparison on specs, features and pricing with a BMW s1000rr

 

[buellxb]

This posted earlier by Enemy Zero...

EBR posted a link to hear a dyno run of the 1190RX.

Here's a link to the sound. I converted it to MP3 http://sdrv.ms/1fjPcEr

 

[lotusexcelle]

I think the price point is within range for what the bike is. BMW has a completely different economy of scale vs EBR, even with Hero. Also I would say that the electronics on the EBR are pretty advanced for their first street bike. Also keep in mind where and how they are built. 40k for the RS? Hard to justify unless you are a collector. 19 for an RX? I'd sooner buy an RX than the Duc or BMW.

 

[Rkuly]

Well now that the "suspense" is over for the RX, I'll be awaiting the AX debut. I have a 2009 Uly XT and is my favorite bike owned to date. (going back to the 60's lol) I'm fairly sure the Ax will be a bit too "high" tech for my tastes. I do my own service and repair, so like the new cars, bikes are getting too complex and expensive. I think Erik really had something with the Uly series. It's a shame that it wasn't marketed properly. ( in a motorcycle shop instead of a boutique) Well hopefully the AX will take some cues from the old Uly and be a success.

 

[lotusexcelle]

I'm looking for the AX as well. I have an 08 XT and can't imagine ever getting rid of it. I'm hoping the AX has some of the Uly features. I'd like to see belt or shaft drive, standard cases, heated grips, power ports, excellent seat, etc. I could see the AX also gaining some advanced suspension pieces, too. I'd *really* like to see an AXT, though.

 

[djs2k2]

I'm waiting for the raffle, as I don't have enough to purchase, but want it really bad!

 

[50dro]

Any word of a dealer network? The site doesn't tell me where to shell the $18,995 to for one!

 

[go cytocis]

now that the "suspense" is over for the RX

At last now we know what it looks like, but I'm still dying to know how streetable it is. I am looking forward to seeing the superbike shootouts where we'll learn about things like roll-on, braking, feedback, comfort, & reliability...

 

[go cytocis]

the electronics on the EBR are pretty advanced for their first street bike

Yup, a 21-stage traction control system, LED headlamp, and that cool TFT gauge!

 

[wolfo68]

I'd like to see someone do a side-by-side comparison on specs, features and pricing with a BMW s1000rr

like this?

 

[mxracer190]

looks good! The exhaust will have to go, lol.

 

[Loki]

Why has no one given us a full head on picture of the front light?

 

[wolfo68]

 

[vance580]

I'd like to see someone do a side-by-side comparison on specs, features and pricing with a BMW s1000rr

Why two completely different bikes. S1000RR is an inline and Buell is a V-twin. I'd like to see a ride comparison of it and the other V-twin or V-4 competitors like the Panigale and the Aprilia.

I never get why people want to compare V-twins with inline bikes when they are completely different characters. Lets compare the SV650 with the GSXR-600. Not even the same animals. It's like comparing a house cat with a monkey. But a RX and Panigale comparison is like a house cat to a tiger. At least they are in the feline category.

 

[theoctopus]

I'm a big fan of Erik's work, and I appreciate that this is going to be a fairly competitive bike from an American company, but this looks like just another boring liter bike to me. Since I'm not a racer, and only a guy with a chunk of money to spend on motorcycles from time to time, there's nothing about this model that makes me want it over a BMW, KTM, or Ducati. Too bad.

 

[go cytocis]

Why two completely different bikes. 

You're right to identify the obvious difference in engine between the Beemer & EBR, but they are designed to compete in the same arena (Erik even once said "we want to be BMW") and for me the similarity lays in the fact that superbikes are new territory for both manufacturers and they both came out of the gate remarkably strong.
Besides, we've all read those comparo articles where it's ALL I-4s or V-twins; pretty boring stuff to read IMO.

 

[thumpin1203]

I think the RX is drop dead gorgeous!.. good things are to come from EBR with the SX and AX..

Wow.. what an accomplishment from an AMERICAN privateer/entrepreneur.. my hat is off to Erik and the elves.

Naysayers?.. you can have your yamahonkawasuzikymco's and the 10 billion of em' out there