Buell unveils 1125RR race bike

Amber Lamps · 07-15-2009, 04:26 PM

I'm not gonna bash either but I don't see how a few engine changes, a chain drive and a couple other tweaks makes this bike worth $40,000... I doubt Aaron Yates bike costs $40,000 in material- minus the suspension of course. The article said that they are still running Showa.

Shit, if they are competitive, I'll be right there cheering them on with you!!!

All I want is an American company to build a bike that competes with the Japanese makers on equal ground!

I will say one "bashy" thing though, this bike sounds to be almost the same as the bikes competing in Daytona Sport Bike. If so, I think that it's kinda weird. It would be like having a slightly less modified GSXR1000 in that class.

marko138 · 07-15-2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

I'm not gonna bash either but I don't see how a few engine changes, a chain drive and a couple other tweaks makes this bike worth $40,000... I doubt Aaron Yates bike costs $40,000 in material- minus the suspension of course. The article said that they are still running Showa.

Shit, if they are competitive, I'll be right there cheering them on with you!!!

All I want is an American company to build a bike that competes with the Japanese makers on equal ground!

I will say one "bashy" thing though, this bike sounds to be almost the same as the bikes competing in Daytona Sport Bike. If so, I think that it's kinda weird. It would be like having a slightly less modified GSXR1000 in that class.

Alright, I happen to agree with your post. I'm pretty sure even the Daytona bikes use Ohlins suspenders.

Amber Lamps · 07-15-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Alright, I happen to agree with your post. I'm pretty sure even the Daytona bikes use Ohlins suspenders.

Yea it's like they are fielding the same exact bike in both categories... it just seems weird.

marko138 · 07-15-2009, 04:31 PM

Oh, and this sucker is running THIS weekend at Mid-Ohio!

Amber Lamps · 07-15-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Oh, and this sucker is running THIS weekend at Mid-Ohio!

I saw that, DVR set! Hey isn't the KTM racing in Daytona Sport Bike this weekend as well?

marko138 · 07-15-2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

I saw that, DVR set! Hey isn't the KTM racing in Daytona Sport Bike this weekend as well?

Yep, the Super Duke.

Rider · 07-15-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Yep, the Super Duke.

Super Duke really? Interesting.

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07-15-2009, 04:26 PM	#1
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	I'm not gonna bash either but I don't see how a few engine changes, a chain drive and a couple other tweaks makes this bike worth $40,000... I doubt Aaron Yates bike costs $40,000 in material- minus the suspension of course. The article said that they are still running Showa. Shit, if they are competitive, I'll be right there cheering them on with you!!! All I want is an American company to build a bike that competes with the Japanese makers on equal ground! I will say one "bashy" thing though, this bike sounds to be almost the same as the bikes competing in Daytona Sport Bike. If so, I think that it's kinda weird. It would be like having a slightly less modified GSXR1000 in that class.