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Forum post about Buell 1125R 2008

Official press release from Buell.

EAST TROY, Wis. (July 8, 2007) – The Buell Motorcycle Company is set to break the convention of the superbike category with the Buell 1125R, an all-new, liter-class motorcycle that delivers an artful balance of street and track performance. Rooted in the core design principles and character that have defined Buell motorcycles for 25 years, the 1125R offers power, handling and agility that will take its owner to a new level of riding experience. The Buell 1125R joins the XB and Blast as a third and distinct Buell motorcycle platform. The Buell 1125R is expected to arrive in Buell dealerships in late 2007.”We designed the 1125R from the rider down,” said Erik Buell, chairman and chief technical officer at Buell Motorcycle Company. “The 1125R takes Buell to a new level of performance, while continuing to embrace the fundamental Buell principals of motorcycle design and offering a great motorcycle riding experience.”

The Buell 1125R riding experience derives not just from its power, but from a carefully considered combination of engine performance, precise-and-agile handling, advanced aerodynamics, and superior rider environment and control, all packaged with distinctive styling that leaves many of the motorcycle’s mechanical components exposed.

New V-Twin Muscle
The Buell 1125R Helicon engine is a new 1125cc DOHC V-Twin, the first liquid-cooled engine to power a street-legal Buell motorcycle. This compact, 72-degree engine is the result of a collaboration between Buell and BRP-Rotax, a leader in the development and manufacture of advanced engines for recreational products. The Helicon engine was designed to Buell specifications and is exclusive to Buell. It will be manufactured in Austria by BRP-Rotax. The most-powerful street-legal engine ever offered by Buell, the Helicon engine is rated at 146 crankshaft horsepower, and is designed to deliver optimized usable power, with a broad powerband across its 10500 rpm range. Its V-Twin design retains the styling and character that has always defined the Buell riding experience.

The engine is cradled in a new Buell Intuitive Response Chassis (IRC) with massive, rigid aluminum spars that double as the fuel reservoir. The new 1125R sticks to the three tenants of the Buell Trilogy of Technology – chassis rigidity, low unsprung weight and mass centralization – to deliver race-inspired agility and handling. The all-new front fairing and radiator cowling was developed using the latest computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models to provide superior aerodynamics, rider comfort, and efficient air flow to longitudinal radiators and a ram-air intake system.

The front wheel is supported by 47 mm inverted forks. A new Buell ZTL2 front brake features an eight-piston caliper based on the brake developed for the Buell XBRR racing motorcycle. A smooth-shifting six-speed transmission is mated to a new HVA (Hydraulic Vacuum Assist) Slipper Action clutch that uses engine vacuum to boost clutch-lever action and to provide a “slipper” effect when the engine is down-shifted at speed. A new underslung muffler has dual brushed stainless steel outlets.

The Buell 1125R is available with Midnight Black bodywork, Diamond Blue wheels, Diamond Blue frame and swingarm, and Fusion Bronze engine trim.

And here are some details about this motorcycle.

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price - $11,995

1.Dimensions

Overall Length: 1996 mm
Overall Width: 716 mm
Seat Height: 775 mm
Ground Clearance: 114 mm
Rake (at Steering Head): 21.0°
Fork Angle: 21.0°
Trail: 84 mm
Wheelbase: 1387 mm
Tires type: Pirelli®
Tires Front: Diablo Corsa III (model), 120/70 ZR-17 (specifications)
Tires Rear: Diablo Corsa III (model), 180/55 ZR-17 (specifications)
Fuel Capacity: 21.2 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity: 3.0 L
Dry Weight: 170 kg
Gross Rating: 386 kg
Load Capacity: 179 kg

2. Engine

Engine: Liquid-cooled 1125cc Helicon® V-Twin
Valve Train: DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, finger follower design & shimming
Bore: 103.00 mm
Stroke: 67.50 mm
Displacement: 1125 cc
Compression Ratio: 12.3:1
Fuel Delivery: Dual 61 mm down draft throttle bodies, DDFI III fuel injection
Intake (Air Cleaner for Blast®): Zero-resistance airbox, Pressurized RAM air intake
Exhaust: Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with integral helmholtz tuning and mass-centralized mounting
Torque (North America per SAE J607): 111 NM @ 8000 RPM
Horsepower (North America per SAE J607): 146 HP @ 9800 RPM
Lubrication: Dry-sump with integrated oil reservoir in lower crankcase
Oil Capacity (Lubrication for Blast®): 3.8 L
Oil Filtration: Disposable cartridge

3. Drivetrain

Primary Drive: Helical Gear, 0.554:1 (36/65) ratio
Final Drive: Constant path, 14 mm pitch aramid-reinforced Goodyear® Hibrex® belt with Flexten® Plus technology, 2.593:1 (70/27) ratio
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate, Hydraulic Vacuum Assist (HVA) Slipper Action Clutch, hydraulic clutch lever effort
Transmission: 6-speed, straight cut gears

4. Chassis

Frame: Aluminum frame, fuel in frame
Front Fork: 47 mm Showa® inverted forks with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Rear Shock: Showa® coil over monoshock with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Wheels color: Diamond Blue
Wheels Front: 6-spoke, ZTL™ cast aluminum (type), 432 mm (diamter), 89 mm (width)
Wheels Rear: 6-spoke, cast aluminum (type), 432 mm (diamter), 140 mm (width)
Brakes Front: ZTL™-type brake, 8-piston, fixed caliper, 375 mm single sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor
Brakes Rear: Two-piston, direct mount caliper, 240 mm stainless steel, fixed rotor
Suspension Travel Front: 120 mm
Suspension Travel Rear: 127 mm

5. Electric

Battery: Sealed lead acid, maintenance-free, 12V, 12 amp/hour, 200 cca (per Battery Council International Rating)
Charging: 32-amp, permanent magnet, three-phase, solid-state alternator with solid-state regulator (432W @ 7000 rpm, 432W peak)
Starting: 900W electric with one way clutch
Headlamps Type: Six bulb headlamp system with daylight running mode, 35-watt [H8]
Headlamps Description: 70-watt low beam (Two bulbs, each 35-watt), 140-watt high beam (70-watt low beam with additional two bulbs, each 35-watt)
Tail/Stop Lights: 5W/21W
Turn Signal Lights: LED manual canceling
License Plate Light: 5W

6. Styling/Convenience

Instruments: Instrument cluster with ODIS (Onboard Diagnostic Information System) featuring Analog tachometer with integrated shift light, digital speedometer on LED display, odometer, ODIS service code display, 4-digit security system with ignition immobolizer, lap timer (records up to 99 lap times) and splits, ambiant air temperature, coolant temperature, average and instanteous fuel consumption, miles to next service display, low fuel (plus miles traveled on reserve); high beam, neutral, turn signals; clock

7. Colors

Available Colors: Midnight Black; Diamond Blue Frame

8. Warranty

Warranty: 24 months (unlimited mileage)

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