What is the top speed of a Buell XB12R?

What is the top speed of a Buell XB12R?

Top speed & performance
Max torque 81 ft-lb
Top speed 155 mph
1/4 mile acceleration 11.43 secs
Tank range 125 miles

Are buells unreliable?

Buell was manufactured by Harley-Davidson. A lot of folks joke about the reliability of HD motorcycles, though a recent study by Consumer Reports indicated that, while HD suffered in terms of reliability compared to the Japanese manufacturers, they were at least as reliable as Triumph and moreso than Ducati and BMW.

Is the Buell Lightning a good bike?

It is a real shame as the 05 buell was the best bike i ever had but the 08 model is the worst….

Summary of owners’ reviews
Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 (4.6/5)
Ride quality & brakes: 4.9 out of 5 (4.9/5)
Engine: 4.6 out of 5 (4.6/5)
Reliability & build quality: 4.6 out of 5 (4.6/5)

Why did Buell fail?

announced the end of production of Buell Motorcycles in order to focus more on the Harley-Davidson brand. Selling Buell was not legitimately considered, as Harley didn’t want their Harley dealerships to sell an outside brand, and Harley didn’t feel Buell had much value without the dealer network.

Is Buell still made?

In February 2021, Buell Motorcycles announced they are back in production under the new ownership of Erik Buell Racing (EBR). Buell announced they will use the superbike platforms developed from 2011 to 2020 to build out their model line up to approximately 10 models in 2024.

Is the new Buell XB12R Firebolt a good bike?

Reports of the belt snapping on the XB9R were not too hard to find and the gearbox is horribly agricultural. But Buell does listen to customer complaints and it reckons that, in the new XB12R Firebolt and XB12S Lightning, it has created two bikes that should put these demons to rest. Well, on specs alone things look good.

How much horsepower does a Honda XB9R motorbike have?

The engine for the XB9R motorbike has a peak output of around 92 horsepower at 7,500 RPM and 70 pound-feet of torque at 5,500 RPM. The XB12R engine has a peak output of around 103 horsepower at 6,800 RPM and 84 pound-feet of torque at 6,000 RPM.

Is the Buell 1203cc V-twin any good?

This 1203cc air cooled, narrow angle V-twin is an old-school charmer with plenty of brawny torque. The refinement’s not there or the manic top end power but it’s immensely satisfying to use and it digs in and drives out of corners superbly. Always a Buell bugbear, although they claim issues have been sorted out.

Is a Buell a good bike?

If you like thrashing a bike to the max a Buell is a great fun bike. Fantastic torquey motor,pipe keeps you warm. 11 second quarters, but up against most bikes its always the first to 100mph. Does 150 on a good day. In 5 years only replaced consumables, tyres, steering bearings, it’s no worse than any other bike.

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