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Friday, August 27, 2010

2010 Buell Lightning City Modification

The CityX has consistently been one of the best stand-out models in Buell’s already different range. The 2010 Buell Lightning CityX XB12SX adds the all-over 93bhp, 77lb/ft 1203cc Sportster-derived V-twin to the CityX’s cocked chassis, iMac-influenced clear-cut bodywork and supermoto-inspired administration cues. That’s a 13bhp, 19lb/ft advantage for alone a 2kg weight amends (the XB12SX weighs aloof 179kg dry).
Only advised for the European roads, the new CityX XB12Sx combines the 93bhp Sportster-derived air-cooled Thunderstorm V-twin agent with an iMac-influenced anatomy architecture that stands out from the crowd. 2010 Buell Lightning City Modification

2010 Buell Lightning City Modification

Friday, July 30, 2010

2010 Buell Lightning CityX XB12SX Motorcycle Parts

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2010 Buell Lightning CityX XB12SX
The rim-mounted design eliminates the need for load-bearing spokes or even a second disc, resulting in a front-end assembly that is significantly lighter New for 2010, the flycut ZTL-2 logo adds a trick look to the caliper. The caliper casting was optimised for clamp stiffness, yielding a more progressive and connected braking feel to the rider. ZTL-2 Front Brake Proven through multiple wins in US AMA Pro Racing, the Buell Zero Torsional Load (ZTL-2) front brake utilises a 4-pad, 8-piston caliper and single 375 mm rotor.

Who says a road has to be wide open to be fun? Light, nimble, and aggressive, it's powered by a 1203cc Thunderstorm air/oil/fan-cooled, fuel injected, 45-degree V-Twin. This urban streetfighter comes fully equipped to handle whatever the big city throws your way, with standard wind deflectors, frame pucks, headlamp grille, and the unique X-Guard to protect the airbox cover from your tank bag. Just as a jagged stretch of country road offers one kind of challenge, a crowded city environment offers another. Urban Warrior.

Delivering a whopping 104 Nm/ 77 ft lbs of torque, the bike is available in Valencia Orange Translucent & Hero Blue Translucent, both with black wheels. Receiving its debut in Europe, the XB12SX marries the sheer power of the Thunderstorm 1203cc V-Twin engine with Buell’s popular Lightning CityX XB9SX chassis and suspension, inspired by the needs of today’s urban rider. For those looking for a bike with agile handling, as well as serious torque and acceleration for real urban power, MY10 sees the introduction of the new Lightning CityX XB12SX.

2010 Buell Lightning XB12Scg Motorcycle Covers

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2010 Buell Lightning XB12Scg Features:
Buell Thunderstorm 1203cc air/oil/fancooled 45-degree V-Twin engine with DDFI 3 Electronic Fuel Injection ECM Fuel in Frame Intuitive Response Chassis Rigid cast-aluminum swingarm doubles as engine oil reservoir Eight-row oil cooler with Jiffy-tite fittings Goodyear Hibrex final drive belt with Flexten Plus technology with a constant-tension pulley for smoother on/off throttle transitions Underslung Buell InterActive Exhaust 6-spoke, cast aluminum wheels Steel braided brake lines Fully adjustable 43 mm Showa inverted fork Fully adjustable Showa rear shock absorber Adjustable hand controls Each Buell model is designed utilizing the Buell Trilogy of Technology – chassis rigidity, centralized mass, and low unsprung weight – to produce a motorcycle which responds instantly to rider input.

Buell Lightning models and the new 1125CR are at the core of what Buell is all about – pure performance with a broad, seamless power delivery in a stripped down, raw and aggressive package. Streetfighter styling and potent American V-Twin power keeps the aggression mean and low.The XB12Scg features a lowered suspension and seat for a lower center of gravity and a shorter reach to the ground with no compromise to handling or performance.

2010 Vintage Motorcycles Buell Lightning XB12Ss

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2010 Buell Lightning XB12Ss
Each Buell model is designed utilizing the Buell Trilogy of Technology - chassis rigidity, centralized mass, and low unsprung weight - to produce a motorcycle which responds instantly to rider input. Buell Lightning models and the new 1125CR are at the core of what Buell is all about - pure performance with a broad, seamless power delivery in a stripped down, raw and aggressive package. Supermoto-inspired long-travel suspension, aggressive streetfighter styling and American V-Twin muscle earn top marks for handling.

The Lightning Long XB12Ss delivers true classic American brute performance and the bold, edgy look of the original Lightning XB12S, with stretched chassis dimensions and ergonomics for more size, comfort and convenience.

2010 Buell Lightning XB12Ss Specifications:
Rake (Steering Head Angle) at Ride Height (degrees) 23.1
Fork Angle at Ride Height (degrees) 21.6
Trail at Ride Height 4.7 in. (119 mm)
Wheelbase, Unladen 53.7 in. (1,364 mm)
Fuel Capacity, Total 4.4 gal. (16.7 l)
Overall Length2 81.9 in. (2,080 mm)
Seat Height, Laden3 30.6 in. (777 mm)
Seat Height, Unladen 33.2 in. (843 mm)
Overall Width without mirrors4 29.7 in. (754 mm)
Ground Clearance, Unladen2 5.5 in. (140 mm)
Fuel Capacity 0.83 gal. (3.1 l)
Oil Capacity5 2.5 qt. (2.4 l)
Dry Weight 400 lb. (181 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 850 lb. (386 kg)
Load Carrying Capacity 373 lb. (169 kg)

2010 Buell Ulysses XB12XT Motorcycle Covers

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2010 Buell Ulysses XB12XT
Each Buell model is designed utilizing the Buell Trilogy of Technology - chassis rigidity, centralized mass, and low unsprung weight - to produce a motorcycle which responds instantly to rider input. Featuring premium styling and all day comfort, the Ulysses goes wherever you want. Buell adventure motorcycles take intuitive handling to both paved and unpaved roads alike.

Standard side and top cases, heated grips and a tall windscreen make this an able machine for those who refuse to accept the notion that comfort and practicality have to come with sacrifices. The Buell Ulysses XB12XT is an adventure sport-touring motorcycle that combines nimble handling and a perfectly tuned, sport-inspired suspension with a smooth, reliable 1203cc air-cooled engine.

2010 Buell Ulysses XB12X Motorcycle Parts

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2010 Buell Ulysses XB12X
Power outlets • Optional top and side cases • Heated hand grips • Comfortable, neutral riding position New Sunfire Yellow color choice New Blacked-out frame, swingarm, flyscreen and footpeg supports, and triple clamps New Smoked windscreen New Clear-lens front and rear turn signals New Thin-film airbox graphics New Second oxygen sensor and updated EFI calibration improves fuel economy and drivability • Buell ZTL six-piston front brake • Pirelli Scorpion Sync tires combine street-sport and off-road technology • Long-travel suspension and enhanced ground clearance • Dial-adjustable rear suspension pre-load • Cosmetic frame protectors • Supermoto-style crossbar handlebar with deflectors • Two-piece, quick-release windscreen reduces buffeting • Dual front fender system • Aggressive saw-tooth pattern footpegs • Twin quartz halogen headlamps with grille • Three-position Triple Tail System functions as a passenger backrest or luggage rack • Underseat storage • Functional tool kit • 2 x 12v. Each Buell model is designed utilizing the Buell Trilogy of Technology - chassis rigidity, centralized mass, and low unsprung weight - to produce a motorcycle which responds instantly to rider input. Featuring premium styling and all day comfort, the Ulysses goes wherever you want.

Buell adventure motorcycles take intuitive handling to both paved and unpaved roads alike. Equipped with rugged protective features, usable powerband and extended suspension travel and ground clearance, the XB12X ready to continue even when the pavement doesn't. The Buell Ulysses XB12X is an adventure sportbike that defies any and all limitations.

Monday, June 28, 2010

2010 Buell 1125r Picture Design And Specification

2010 buell 1125r picture design and specification

Was sind überhaupt Buell-Motorräder? Vereinfacht gesagt: für die Straße zugelassene schnelle Motorräder von Harley Davidson. Aber eine Buell ist für die Fans noch viel mehr und mithin etwas Besonderes.

Die Buell Motorcycle Company war ein Motorradhersteller mit Firmensitz in East Troy, Wisconsin (USA). Am 15. Oktober 2009 gab der Eigentümer Harley-Davidson, für viele Motorradfans überraschend, die Einstellung der Motorradfertigung bekannt.

Buell (sprich: bjuell) ging 1993 unter der Beteiligung der Harley-Davidson Motor Company aus dem 1983 gegründeten Kleinstbetrieb von Erik Buell hervor, einem ehemaligen Rennfahrer, der bereits zuvor einige Zeit bei Harley-Davidson als Entwicklungsingenieur gearbeitet hatte.

Seit Februar 1998 hielt Harley-Davidson mit 98 Prozent die Mehrheit der Firmenanteile, bevor 2003 auch die bei Erik Buell verbliebenen zwei Prozent gekauft wurden. Erik Buell war bis zuletzt als Chairman Entwicklungschef zuständig für Konstruktion, Erprobung und Qualität. Am 15. Oktober 2009 gab Erik Buell das Ende der Serienproduktion von Motorrädern der Marke Buell bekannt. Die Produktion endete dann im Dezember vergangenen Jahres.

Erik Buell verließ daraufhin Harley-Davidson und gründete die Firma Erik Buell Racing. Diese produziert unter Lizenz von Harley-Davidson reine Rennmotorräder auf Basis der 1125R und vertreibt Rennsportzubehör.

Was macht nun Buell aus? Organisator Sigi Eickhorst: „Buell fahren ist eben anders.“

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Superbike Motorcycle Buell 1125R

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Friday, April 9, 2010

What constitutes a flop?

I know I said wouldn't talk (much) more about Erik Buell and Buell Motorcycles, but there is some speculation going on that Buell Motorcycles failed because the 1125 series was a flop. While I'm not aware of the people saying things like that actually working for Harley-Davidson or Buell, the speculation game is fun and I'm sure lots of people have their own opinions on the matter. That's cool...

But it got me to thinking about what really constitutes a flop in the motorcycling market place.

Is a discontinued bike a flop?

Fair question. The entire industry and manufacturers on every continent and in every country where bikes are produced have a long... very, very long... list of motorcycles that are no longer manufactured or sold. The venerable, game-changing CB750 from Honda is a shining and prime example of this. To date one of the most recognized, most achieved, and most sought after bikes, the CB750(pick your suffix) is considered something of a landmark on the motorcycling landscape. The CB750 helped to usher in a new era of powerful, lightweight and technology laden machines available at real-world, working man's prices. Honda's modern CBR motorcycles, and nearly every other manufacturer's 4 cylinder sport and naked street bike owe more than a little nod to Honda and the CB bikes of the 70s.

There are still a large number of these bikes operating on the roads and they were sold in large numbers for a long time (speaking in relative terms, mind you). These bikes' descendants are found in every Japanese bike-based dealership and on race tracks around the world. Yet the CB of yesteryear is gone. Gone is the steel tube frame, the solid brake discs with single-pot calipers. Gone, or nearly gone are the air-cooled four cylinder engines with inspection caps in the heads and screw-type valve adjusters. Gone are the 4-rack of carburetors and the chain and sprockets made of what now seems like concrete wrapped in lead.

The CB we all grew up on and fell in love with, clearly, is gone and has been relegated to history; notable history, to be sure, yet history just the same. Clearly that bike was a flop, right?

Do poor sales numbers define a bike as a flop?

I think I can walk into about 6 dealerships that I'm familiar with and with reasonable effort, I can scare up a leftover 2006, 2007 or 2008 Honda VFR 800 Interceptor. These machines are surely among the most beloved and fiercely appreciated cult-favorite bikes of all time. They can still be found as brand new leftovers, with zero miles in show rooms. Sometimes they can be found still crated, not having seen daylight in years. The same holds true for Suzuki's SV and DL series bikes and their flagship line of street sport bikes, the GSXR; a modern offshoot of the GSX and GS models of years gone by.

Surely we can say the famed Gixxer and the beloved VFR are flops, right? Sales numbers prove this assertion.

Are technological "issues" in a model what define a flop?

When you twist the throttle on some new, cutting edge, modern fuel injected motorcycles, there's often an issue with off-idle abruptness, "twitchy" throttle response and a general feel of "on/off" throttle response. This can be annoying and it can be dangerous. Surely such a gross oversight in design, implementation and testing means these bikes are destined to be flops, right?

What about the Hondas with certain charging system issues, or perhaps the Moto Guzzis that have miscellaneous "electrical gremlins". Aprilia surely has a flop on its hands with the RSV4 and the engines that are blowing up, right?

Maybe there are no flops... just evolution.

So, no, I don't believe Harley canceled Buell because of sales flops. Nor do I believe that with products as diverse and passionately owned and crafted as motorcycles that the conventional idea of a 'flop' really applies. Indian motorcycles is delivering new Chief models, completely hand built and assembled from their North Carolina facility to the tune of 2 per day. At that volume, it's IMPOSSIBLE to have large sales numbers. Similarly, Norton is delivering new Commandos to buyers who have already provided deposits. They're producing at a low volume but they are in a position to - literally - sell every machine they make. If that's only a few hundred units compared to, say, Honda's or Harley's numbers, sure it's a small volume. But 100% sales rate... who else has that?

Maybe the notion of a flop is justification for attrition of design and demand, and the evolution of the industry. Maybe?

Comments?

Saturday, February 6, 2010

2010 Buell Ulysses XB12X Street bike

The Buell® Ulysses® XB12X is an adventure sportbike that defies any and all limitations. Equipped with rugged protective features, usable powerband and extended suspension travel and ground clearance, the XB12X ready to continue even when the pavement doesn't.

Buell adventure motorcycles take intuitive handling to both paved and unpaved roads alike. Featuring premium styling and all day comfort, the Ulysses goes wherever you want.

Gambar Superbike Buell 1125R 2010

Designed for the rider, the Buell® 1125R® breaks the convention of the liter-class superbike category, delivering a unique combination of engine performance, precise-and-agile handling, raw sound and performance in an innovative package.

Buell® sportbikes strike a unique balance of real-world and race track performance. Their unique styling, aggressive ergonomics and premium components combine to deliver the ultimate, intuitive sport riding experience.