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ricksduc said:
This linky works. [thumbsup]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzkRAbfHI6M
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OOOOHHHHH. I like it! It would appear Harley gave them some marketing capitol and expertise!

I wonder if the hydraulic vacuum assist clutch is the same that Aprilia uses. If so, it's a functional idea but promotes clutch wear. 'Prillers can go through clutches in ~6K miles, but fortunately clutch packs are only $150. I wonder if Buell's will be so cheap?
 
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I actually own a monster today because of a demo I took on a Buell lightning back in high school. It was a ton of fun, wheelied easily, and was different. Problem was, when it came time to buy, the Monster was just a much better version of the same type of bike.

Hopefully this new engine will finally give Eric B the last piece of the puzzle he has been looking for. I noticed in the video they went with a more conventional wheelbase. That should help some with the nervous handling reviews the current version have been receiving.

I do however refuse to get excited about another American superbike since I am still waiting for a chance to buy the last one that I fell in love with (HD VR-1000). Now that bike looked good in a very unique way. They'll need some race victories too.
 
#33 ·
Count Desmo said:
OOOOHHHHH. I like it! It would appear Harley gave them some marketing capitol and expertise!

I wonder if the hydraulic vacuum assist clutch is the same that Aprilia uses. If so, it's a functional idea but promotes clutch wear. 'Prillers can go through clutches in ~6K miles, but fortunately clutch packs are only $150. I wonder if Buell's will be so cheap?
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Considering that the motor is rumored to be Rotax-sourced, as is the 'Priller, I would say that they probably share a part number too.
 
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Re: New Buell 1125R

Here are some High Rez Pics.
 

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