Reply With QuoteI have a 2005 Buell xb12r and I've hit the rev limiter at 150-160
Whats everybody had their Buell XB up too? I have a 2003 Buell XB9R and I was able to hit 135 mph before I ran out of road. I think I could have got a few more mph until I hit the Rev Limiter. Buell
I have a 2005 Buell xb12r and I've hit the rev limiter at 150-160
I've had my Buell xb12s at 135 but the wind would like to suck you off the bike!
Is the 5th gear the same on 900 and 1200? 150 160 seems a little high.
Ive had my Buell xb9r up to 135 and there was nothing left. I'd love to get a 6th gear in her.
Well I have a video of me on my Buell with the speedometer shot of me doing 150- 160, not trying to brag at all, but my Buell isn't stock either, the motor I mean, done a few mods...
what rpm is 150 160
I haven't had my first oil change yet so I'm still stayin unger 5g's but on my zx11 ninja 194mph clocked by radar. My foot fell off passenger peg and was flapping in the wind like old glory. It took alot just to put it back on the peg.
O5 xb12R,
Unless you've done some final drive/transmission mods, I HIGHLY doubt-- it's impossible that you've gotten to 150-160, WITHOUT blowing up the motor. Also, I don't think the firebolt would be very stable at 150-160, being that it's a semi naked bike, and it's short axle to axle. I know this is a new forum, but I wasn't born last night. Your top speed wouldn't impress me anyway, you passing me in the twisties would. Enjoy.
- I've bounced my 12R of the rev-limiter around 136-138, which is about all the twin can put out. a Sixth gear would be nice for cruising at highway speeds (lower rpm/fuel consumption), but I don't think it would make much of a performance gain since you're still operating with 2 power pulses per rev, as opposed to 4. Also the Buell wasn't designed for blistering speed, it was designed for bottom end, seat of your pants torque, and easy flick-ability. Sorry guys, the production 12's won't be setting any speed records...
well i guess i better show you my video of me doing it then... email me and ill send it to you
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