900 CC VS. 1200CC

[XBWHEELIE]

WHY IS BUELL STILL MAKING A 900 CC? IS THERE ANY ADVANTAGE TO THE 900 CC VS. THE 1200CC? AND VICA VERSA. SPECIFICALLY, THE LIGHTENING CITY XB9SX. ANY WORD?

[jsg]

The 9's rev faster and higher then the 12's so that is one of the explication some people do prefer the 9's over the 12's. I myself prefer the 12's but it's all in the taste.

[XBWHEELIE]

THX FOR THE INFO AND QUICK RESPONSE. I AM CONSIDERING AN XB12S, YET REALLY LIKE THE LOOK OF THE CITYX XB9SX. ANY THOUHGTS?

[jsg]

I'm looking to get a xb12s too. I tried the xb9s and 12s and liked both the 9s actually surprised me when the front wheel got airborne shifting in second gear without even trying. I do prefer the 12s for the loads of torque and I'm no fan of the clear body work.

[mrdozer2you]

You can buy any color body kit and swap it out later, and i'm pretty sure that you can fit the handguards, pucks, and headlight grill on any S model. Personally I like the carbon fiber, for about the same money you can switch to that. I got a steal on my xb12ss, its sunset orange (body and wheels) I think its too much color personally, and not my favorite. So I'll save up some cash and switch to CF, might leave the wheel color stock, dunno yet[confused].

[LeFox]

the 9 is a bit more agile/stable at lower speeds. also, because it's less "nervous" down under, in combination with the higher redline, makes it a more suited bike for innercity traffic.

[USAbikesrule]

"WHY IS BUELL STILL MAKING A 900 CC?" - The same reason Suzuki makes a GSX-R600, 750, 1000, & 1300. Something for everyone and all tastes are different. The XB9 is a smaller engine size (usually lower insurance rates - under 1000cc) and different power band. At 984cc, it's a real strong contender and fun bike. Advantage / disadvantage over a 12? Rider preference and pocketbook. It would be boring if Buell only made one bike.

[DruAdams]

the 900 is probably cheaper on the insurance too

[Leathercash]

USAbikesrule,I agree. Everyone has different tastes when it comes to riding. I prefer having a 1203 because it has torque from start to red-line and beyond. I rode a Firebolt that was only a 900 and I loved the quick reving action and sound it had,but I was dissapointed with the lack of high-end power. As soon as I hit 6000rpms in any gear,it was totally out of juice :(

[MrOrange]

As soon as I hit 6000rpms in any gear,it was totally out of juice

I beg to differ, maybe it's the set-up but my XB9s pulls from 4200 all the way to the rev limiter. I've run with a XB12 and my mate's X1, which is a 1200, and have no problems hanging with them. :D

The set up is Race ECM, Jardine RT1 exhaust can, and a modified air box.