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Gloomshadow
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2lbs off a front wheel feels like a huge difference though.. it would be worth it to guys that are racing. I don't think I would trust that wheel on the street though.. even if my junk was sprung.
I just feel that japanese bikes are more sound, tighter and overall better.
Harley motors are clunky by nature; push rods, lifters.
Heavey - I mean you really have to persuade the bike to maneuver.
I am not the only one - read online comparisons between like bikes.
I would have purchased an RC-51 if I could go back.
I have an XB12R with Drummer exhaust, intake, race ECM.
I mean, yeah, it has torque. Not enough to lift the front tire without persuasion.
I you are going for a look, yeah, Buell is unique.
I don't ride for a look though.
Harley motors are clunky by nature; push rods, lifters.
Heavey - I mean you really have to persuade the bike to maneuver.
I am not the only one - read online comparisons between like bikes.
I would have purchased an RC-51 if I could go back.
I have an XB12R with Drummer exhaust, intake, race ECM.
I mean, yeah, it has torque. Not enough to lift the front tire without persuasion.
I you are going for a look, yeah, Buell is unique.
I don't ride for a look though.
Gloomshadow
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PM is Trollin' hard! ha ha
hey pm, let me ask you this. What class is a XB12 in and what class is a RC-51 in?
hey pm, let me ask you this. What class is a XB12 in and what class is a RC-51 in?
Gloomshadow
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RC51 was built for World Superbike
XB12 runs in Superstock C (basically 600cc I4 liquid cooled streetbikes)
two totally different worlds. apples and oranges... comparing a RC51 to a XB12 is comparing a Ferrari to a Mustang Cobra.. two different tools.
XB12 runs in Superstock C (basically 600cc I4 liquid cooled streetbikes)
two totally different worlds. apples and oranges... comparing a RC51 to a XB12 is comparing a Ferrari to a Mustang Cobra.. two different tools.
Cool.
Just my opinion.
All the japanese sport bikes are lighter.
I had a Triumph Daytona too, and it was lighter.
Go and read comparitive reviews of the XB12; they all talk about its unwillingness to maneuver.
Look. Im not trying to piss any Buell enthusiasts off. I just prefer japanese sport bikes, in the sport bike realm.
Just my opinion.
All the japanese sport bikes are lighter.
I had a Triumph Daytona too, and it was lighter.
Go and read comparitive reviews of the XB12; they all talk about its unwillingness to maneuver.
Look. Im not trying to piss any Buell enthusiasts off. I just prefer japanese sport bikes, in the sport bike realm.
Gloomshadow
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I knew guy that had one, he said it was a love/hate relationship. It was made for one thing, running in World Superbike with Nicky Haden on it. He said he hated it on the street, handled like a pig until you got up past 100mph and it felt GREAT, but still the 600s were lighter and faster. He ended up selling it off for a R6.. he said he loved the RC but the R6 was a better all-rounder... faster and got better gas mileage too.. plus R6's can handle well down low. I got a lot of respect for the R6, its a good bike.. I wouldn't own one though.. too many of them and its not a Twin.
Had the kid suggested a Honda Super Hawk as an alternative to a XB12, then I would have at least accepted his opinion.. but RC51??.. no **** that.. I call "********" on him.
Had the kid suggested a Honda Super Hawk as an alternative to a XB12, then I would have at least accepted his opinion.. but RC51??.. no **** that.. I call "********" on him.
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I have had a few bikes; I'll list them to prove my forum cred:
1976 CB750
2002 SV650s
2005 GSX-R 600
2006 Triumph Daytona
1999 Sportster 1200c
2012 Triumph Tiger 1050
2012 Husqvarna TE449
2008 Buell XB12R
"While the new Buell still requires some serious effort to turn, the desire to stand up on the brakes is diminished substantially. Whereas the old bike required constant pressure on the inside clip-on to hold a line, the new bike's steering is more neutral once you are on the gas."
Read more: http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/146_0312_buell_xb12r_ducati_ss1000/viewall.html#ixzz2i0wViRnv
Im not the only one. Also, Im not trolling, again, just my opinion.
I wish I was from India, good food.
I have had a few bikes; I'll list them to prove my forum cred:
1976 CB750
2002 SV650s
2005 GSX-R 600
2006 Triumph Daytona
1999 Sportster 1200c
2012 Triumph Tiger 1050
2012 Husqvarna TE449
2008 Buell XB12R
"While the new Buell still requires some serious effort to turn, the desire to stand up on the brakes is diminished substantially. Whereas the old bike required constant pressure on the inside clip-on to hold a line, the new bike's steering is more neutral once you are on the gas."
Read more: http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/146_0312_buell_xb12r_ducati_ss1000/viewall.html#ixzz2i0wViRnv
Im not the only one. Also, Im not trolling, again, just my opinion.
Gloomshadow
Well-known member
but opinions have to be backed up with data and reality... the reality is that the XB12 is a much better street bike than a RC51.. and if you have a problem with turning effort on a XB12R, then sell it and get a XB12S or SX.. totally different world.
Gloomshadow
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yeah its such a light bike.. great gas mileage too. makes sense to me now..
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