Blat on a Buell XB12

Lunatic · 12-05-2008, 02:02 PM

hey everyone. went and got my R learners today, and thought why not go take a bike for a spin. so the first bike that came to mind was the xb12 and 1125r.

i spoke with one of the guys down there yesterday at the V8s he told me to go and try one out.so i did, went to frasers and took the xb12 for a spin.

OH MY is all i have to say, felt a little awkward at first, as my daily at present is a Hyo gt250r. but it was comfortable to ride very upright. and loud had a micron exhaust on it. i didnt give it much at all and i could def feel the great amount of power that could be released.

thats all

Oh and if Jason from Frasers frequents PSB, cheers man.

Tin Tin · 12-05-2008, 02:05 PM

hmmm always wanted to give one a go... I just dont think I could get over the fact I was riding something made in the You Ess Of Ey.

Aphex · 12-05-2008, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Tin Tin

I just dont think I could get over the fact I was riding something made in the You Ess Of Ey.

It is a bit of a deal breaker isnt it.

Lunatic · 12-05-2008, 02:13 PM

haha this is true, but as the exchange rate is well for us maybe parts/mods will be cheaper.

i reackon the exhaust on this thing could give yours some competition Aphex haha mind you haven't heard yours for a while i need to come out on a ride sometime soon, always have things on.

Tin Tin · 12-05-2008, 02:16 PM

Lazareth Supercharge Buell XB12S - Hell For Leather

Stoopacharged one.

Aphex · 12-05-2008, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Lunatic

haha this is true, but as the exchange rate is well for us maybe parts/mods will be cheaper.

i reackon the exhaust on this thing could give yours some competition Aphex haha mind you haven't heard yours for a while i need to come out on a ride sometime soon, always have things on.

Um..... i think you need to hear it again

arwon · 12-05-2008, 02:21 PM

leave it be for now... the new model has the Rotax motor.... much better bike and doesn't plough a field if you leave it unattended...

bloody tractors

Lunatic · 12-05-2008, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by arwon

leave it be for now... the new model has the Rotax motor.... much better bike and doesn't plough a field if you leave it unattended...

bloody tractors

rotax is in the 1125r. which is a completely different bike to the xb series. 1125 is a "supersports" style where as the xb is "streetfighter" style.

i'll probly take the 1125r for a spin later down the track.

Tin Tin · 12-05-2008, 02:40 PM

The Dash looks like something off a Holden Barina.

Orson · 12-05-2008, 03:22 PM

How'd the 1125r go. Haven't heard a lot about them. Interested to heard how that Rotax motor goes.

EDIT: misread your original post mate. Is the 1125r even released yet? I have no idea.

foolishboy · 12-05-2008, 06:27 PM

Um word of advice,

Joshy + Buell + Dubai roads = not a good combination according to the cops

But damn it was good fun and yes they are an awesome bike but they could be so so so much betterer I reckons.

Cip · 12-05-2008, 06:42 PM

lols of course it felt powerful. you're used to a 250 :p

go try out some others like the gixxer 750, cbr 600/1k and don't forget the street triple. everyone seems to like those

nice thing about the >600cc sports bikes is that there's no catch-up with the throttle and your speed; you twist and you're already there

Aphex · 12-05-2008, 06:45 PM

600/750 lacks torque

C'mon mate you know this now.... why lead the man astray. More BIG thumping twins i say.

Or is it simply too much

for you to handle?

semi · 12-05-2008, 06:45 PM

dissapointed, i expected buell talk cip

Cip · 12-05-2008, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by semi

dissapointed, i expected buell talk cip

don't want to turn into a preacher lol

i am enjoying my buell tho

Lunatic · 12-05-2008, 07:34 PM

i believe the 1125r is out, they have one in the showroom. ill be looking at the speed triple cip haha. and yeah ill have a look at all the others.

when did you get a buell, what did ya get??

Nero Diablo · 12-05-2008, 09:25 PM

There was a 1125R at the last Collie track day.

The Buell aircooled motor produce most of thier power striaght away there isn't much up top its probally the classic example of Vtwin low down torque. Rotax motor was pretty quiet at idle but I guess all bikes are now. Think someone much over 6 foot would seriously dwarf these things. Styling is a bit all over the place there is several ideas going on there but doesn't come together which could be said about Buells in general.
Buells are more assembled in USA frame is made in Italy brakes and suspension Italy rear suspension is German with the rotax motor which is Austrian there is not too much USA left in them.

thro · 12-05-2008, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Aphex

600/750 lacks torque

C'mon mate you know this now.... why lead the man astray. More BIG thumping twins i say.

Or is it simply too much

for you to handle?

If i wanted a 5000rpm redline, i'd buy a tractor.

Nero Diablo · 13-05-2008, 06:12 AM

Tractors don't redline at 5000rpm, more like 1500rpm.

Cip · 14-05-2008, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Lunatic

i believe the 1125r is out, they have one in the showroom. ill be looking at the speed triple cip haha. and yeah ill have a look at all the others.

when did you get a buell, what did ya get??

week or so ago. new black xb9xs

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Originally Posted by thro

If i wanted a 5000rpm redline, i'd buy a tractor.

7k thank you very much

since when do people care about the redline number anyway?