If you really want to fly, and still want to fly the stars and stripes instead of the rising sun then try on this bike and show nothing but your tail light getting smaller. Here's a much needed reality check for both Mike and Dayne: http://www.roehrmotorcycles.com/
Btw, Mike: Nothing the Jap 4 make will touch this bike. Nothing. Harley doesn't need or want to make a sportbike. The V-rod is a muscle cruiser that still stands as king of the hill in its class. Thats where you kids make the mistake of mismatching bikes and then throwing stones in your own glass house. Not smart.
My answer below is in regards to the guy that said "Stay away from the so called "Harley" sport bike. They are not head turners and most people are just looking at you waiting for you to leave."....if people would just do a little research and take a test ride...they would be HIGHLY surprised!!!!......it is an answer from a question about Buell's. I am Buell service and sales certified.....these are NOT the Buell's of the past......
There is no"BEST SPORTBIKE"....it's all in what YOU want the bike to do....do you want max top speed, best handling, best comfort, etc???........the only way your question can be answered is for you to try them out.
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The XB9S is a pretty good bike, but it could be alot better, it will not stand up to the Ducati. An XB12 can hold it's own with the Ducati, with very little modifications.
I don't know whether or not you are an experienced rider. If you are, you won't be happy with the 9, you would want the 12. The 9 , however, would be an excellent choice for a beginner rider. Not too much power, but, not too little either.
As far as performance options, the best thing you can do is to put on the Buell Factory Race Exhaust, K&N Filter, and a Daytona Twin Tec Fuel Controller (http://www.daytona-twintec.com/Twin_Tune… You DEFINITELY want to have to bike dyno TUNED, not just tested. There are alot of other performance mods that can be done, but the bike itself is not worth the time and cost involved.
If you REALLY want a performance Buell......you want the new 1125R.
I will testify, contrary to what MANY people here will tell you, that the 1125R is HANDS DOWN one of the BEST ENGINEERED Sport Bikes ever designed. I am service and sales certified for Buell's, I have ridden them on the street and the track. The new BUELL ENGINEERED AND DESIGNED engine, built by Rotax, is one of the hottest V-Twin Sport Bikes on the road. 140+HP, 80+FT/LBS of Torque (comparable to alot of the import in-line 4's.....and this is a V-TWIN). But the engine is not what is the best design, it's the Buell Chassis, Wheels and Brake System that make the bike. It was specifically designed for rider comfort, position and ergonomics, very light, high strength frame with no flex, extremely low unsprung weight with wheel/tire assemblies that can be picked up and carried with one finger, a ZTL (Zero Torsional Load) Braking System with RIM mounted Rotors and "internal" calipers (this means NO FRONT FORK TWISTING when braking hard on the front), the exhaust is UNDER the engine to keep the weight under you and the fuel is located in a lower postion all to keep the weight distribution low for super quick handling. Most of what I just mentioned goes against how all the Japanese Sport Bike Manufacturers build their bikes and have convinced their riders their machines are the absolute best.....well...to each is own.....but I can tell you that I have seen more than a few R1 and GSXR riders hop off a test ride on an 1125R and say....WOW!!!! Now THAT'S how a bike is SUPPOSED to handle!!!!
Hope this helps........Go check out a Buell Dealership!!!
My answer below is in regards to the guy that said "Stay away from the so called "Harley" sport bike. They are not head turners and most people are just looking at you waiting for you to leave."....if people would just do a little research and take a test ride...they would be HIGHLY surprised!!!!......it is an answer from a question about Buell's. I am Buell service and sales certified.....these are NOT the Buell's of the past......
There is no"BEST SPORTBIKE"....it's all in what YOU want the bike to do....do you want max top speed, best handling, best comfort, etc???........the only way your question can be answered is for you to try them out.
Best Answer - Chosen by Voters
The XB9S is a pretty good bike, but it could be alot better, it will not stand up to the Ducati. An XB12 can hold it's own with the Ducati, with very little modifications.
I don't know whether or not you are an experienced rider. If you are, you won't be happy with the 9, you would want the 12. The 9 , however, would be an excellent choice for a beginner rider. Not too much power, but, not too little either.
As far as performance options, the best thing you can do is to put on the Buell Factory Race Exhaust, K&N Filter, and a Daytona Twin Tec Fuel Controller (http://www.daytona-twintec.com/Twin_Tune… You DEFINITELY want to have to bike dyno TUNED, not just tested. There are alot of other performance mods that can be done, but the bike itself is not worth the time and cost involved.
If you REALLY want a performance Buell......you want the new 1125R.
I will testify, contrary to what MANY people here will tell you, that the 1125R is HANDS DOWN one of the BEST ENGINEERED Sport Bikes ever designed. I am service and sales certified for Buell's, I have ridden them on the street and the track. The new BUELL ENGINEERED AND DESIGNED engine, built by Rotax, is one of the hottest V-Twin Sport Bikes on the road. 140+HP, 80+FT/LBS of Torque (comparable to alot of the import in-line 4's.....and this is a V-TWIN). But the engine is not what is the best design, it's the Buell Chassis, Wheels and Brake System that make the bike. It was specifically designed for rider comfort, position and ergonomics, very light, high strength frame with no flex, extremely low unsprung weight with wheel/tire assemblies that can be picked up and carried with one finger, a ZTL (Zero Torsional Load) Braking System with RIM mounted Rotors and "internal" calipers (this means NO FRONT FORK TWISTING when braking hard on the front), the exhaust is UNDER the engine to keep the weight under you and the fuel is located in a lower postion all to keep the weight distribution low for super quick handling. Most of what I just mentioned goes against how all the Japanese Sport Bike Manufacturers build their bikes and have convinced their riders their machines are the absolute best.....well...to each is own.....but I can tell you that I have seen more than a few R1 and GSXR riders hop off a test ride on an 1125R and say....WOW!!!! Now THAT'S how a bike is SUPPOSED to handle!!!!
Hope this helps........Go check out a Buell Dealership!!!
Do a little research, go with the one that puts that grin on your face that just won't go away. Believe me, if you do, you'll get that same grin everytime you fire it up.
All 3 have good bikes, Stay away from the so called "Harley" sport bike. They are not head turners and most people are just looking at you waiting for you to leave.