Before I bought my M900, it was down to the M, or the XB9S. I never rode the Buell, but i sat on one and got to check it out. I don't think its very monster like. Actually, i think its pretty original. Its actually and updated version of the older tube frame lightnings. Only now, the gas tank is the frame, oil tank is the swing arm. Im told they handle like nobody's business. All the mass is down low, and i did notice that while i sat on it. Its a decent machine. A little on the pricy side, but nothing to laugh at. Ride one if you get the chance. I know i would.
Its right up there with Ducati in the sound area. I like the way the Duc sounds better, but the Buell has a really sick idle, and i love that. I can't! Let's undo a few tall tales.... Buell's do not vibrate off thier sidestands, the earlier models were better, no it is not or ever could be a Monster. Marty has probably one of the most tricked out Buell's out there. Michael Moore and Marty swapped bikes last year on a ride, I think Michael will attest it is a fun bike, but not for everyone. With that said, I have to add that the whole Hooligan lifestyle,association that the Monster has is because of Buell's first publicity campaign which tauts it as being the Hooligan bike.
