Buell 1125CR

Corey · 11-09-2008, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

if you didnt even sit on it, much less ride it how is it a review? how would YOU know if the power was dumbed down or not? this space is for things you've actually used not conjecture about them

Yes, I've sat on it, and the air intakes are still distracting, even from the drivers seat. I'm not bashing the brand, I happen to find the designs of the current Buells to be very strong, and the handling on the XB's to be excellent from the few test rides I've been able to take. I'm just pointing out a piece of the puzzle that stands out. Is the aesthetics of a bike not part of a review, especially when it comes time to purchase?

marko138 · 11-09-2008, 01:46 PM

Surprised you didn't tell us how your 650 was superior in every way to the CR.

Corey · 11-09-2008, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Surprised you didn't tell us how your 650 was superior in every way to the CR.

Well, there's the way it... hey, wait a minute. I never owned a 650. I'm confused now.

Phenix_Rider · 11-09-2008, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

if you didnt even sit on it, much less ride it how is it a review? how would YOU know if the power was dumbed down or not? this space is for things you've actually used not conjecture about them

I got the brochure too

Same HP/torque numbers. And anyway- I didn't really say it was a review. The mods have enough to do with all the noobs.

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Originally Posted by Corey

Well, there's the way it... hey, wait a minute. I never owned a 650. I'm confused now.

Don't worry, so's he- he rides a Harley engine

Dave · 11-09-2008, 06:10 PM

eh its in the reviews section so i lept to conclusions

OneSickPsycho · 11-09-2008, 10:09 PM

I think these things look absolutely SICK in person... almost as good as the XB Lightnings...

FT BSTRD · 11-09-2008, 10:26 PM

Like many bikes, it's a take it or leave it design. It doesn't look like ANYTHING else out there. That appeals to some and doesn't appeal to others.

I think I remeber seeing an entire thread here blasting the new Ninja styling or something or other in that they had homoginized the line with something else and that they hated the looks of it. To tell you the truth, not being an IL4 guy, I can't tell the difference between an R1, a 10R, and a GSXR most of the time. There ain't much difference between the plastics from bike to bike or for bike layout. They are all basically the same like stock cars.

I probably wouldn't EVER buy one, at least for anything but a disposable track whore, for that very reason.

The engine is unchanged from the 1125R, but the final gearing is 11% lower to give as much bias toward hooliganistic behaviors as possible.

I have sat on it. I will test ride it next weekend.

There are those who will always be Buell people or Ducati people or RC51 people or TLR people, and then there are IL4 folks. There ain't a lot of cross over. I'm addicted to low end grunt rather than top end scream.

The CR, looks and all, is on my short list. I WILL have one. I've even got my SR71 paint scheme worked out.

Mr Lefty · 11-13-2008, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

I think these things look absolutely SICK in person... almost as good as the XB Lightnings...

a replacement for the honda maybe?

Dave · 11-09-2008, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Corey

Yes, I've sat on it, and the air intakes are still distracting, even from the drivers seat. I'm not bashing the brand, I happen to find the designs of the current Buells to be very strong, and the handling on the XB's to be excellent from the few test rides I've been able to take. I'm just pointing out a piece of the puzzle that stands out. Is the aesthetics of a bike not part of a review, especially when it comes time to purchase?

i was talking to the op, not you. now go sit in the corner and think about what you have done

11-09-2008, 06:10 PM	#5
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	eh its in the reviews section so i lept to conclusions __________________ TWF Post whore #6

11-09-2008, 10:26 PM	#7
FT BSTRD Tractor Driver Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Franklin, TN Moto: Buell XB12X Ulysses Posts: 1,007	Like many bikes, it's a take it or leave it design. It doesn't look like ANYTHING else out there. That appeals to some and doesn't appeal to others. I think I remeber seeing an entire thread here blasting the new Ninja styling or something or other in that they had homoginized the line with something else and that they hated the looks of it. To tell you the truth, not being an IL4 guy, I can't tell the difference between an R1, a 10R, and a GSXR most of the time. There ain't much difference between the plastics from bike to bike or for bike layout. They are all basically the same like stock cars. I probably wouldn't EVER buy one, at least for anything but a disposable track whore, for that very reason. The engine is unchanged from the 1125R, but the final gearing is 11% lower to give as much bias toward hooliganistic behaviors as possible. I have sat on it. I will test ride it next weekend. There are those who will always be Buell people or Ducati people or RC51 people or TLR people, and then there are IL4 folks. There ain't a lot of cross over. I'm addicted to low end grunt rather than top end scream. The CR, looks and all, is on my short list. I WILL have one. I've even got my SR71 paint scheme worked out. __________________ "I do get tired of reading,'my buddy is a racer and says the Buell will never work' I always want to say 'Who the FCK is your buddy and is he faster than Shawn Higbee?" --Erik Buell*

11-09-2008, 10:09 PM	#6
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	I think these things look absolutely SICK in person... almost as good as the XB Lightnings...