Just looking for some honest advice from those that have already lived the sportbike scene.
Why should I buy a Buell Firebolt XB12R say over a Suzuki GSXR1000 or other foreign model?
Well, my Buell is the first bike I have owned but I bought it instead of a Japanese bike because of the styling, the handling, the sound, and the fact that it's made in the good ol' USA. I just think they have more attitude than the Japan bikes.
Also, tons of low end torque...good if you're riding on the street.
Hmmm, many reasons. How about the fuel-in-frame and center, lower mounted exhaust for a lower center of gravity. Short wheelbase for better handling. More attitude, more torque. Not to mention the lightest front end of any production sport bike.
Most foreign sport bikes sound like they're powered by my little sister having a tea party with her dolls on crack.
With the right pipes you can put almost all other sport bikes to shame. The final reasons would have to be styling and the fact that they're American made sport bikes.
A better comparo is a Honda RC51 and the Buell XB12R. I love my '07 XB12R but, wish I had a 6th gear.
I think both are great bikes, but for me the Buell is so much better for real world use. I am not a racer and so the Buell is so much more fun. With the GXer and the like, you have to get to 4 or 5000 RPMs to where the fun starts, by that time you are breaking the law and close to serious trouble (if caught)..... with a Buell the fun starts by 2000 RPMs and continues up till redline. The sound, the style,low-end grunt, the Brakes! and Reliability of Buell are great - I just came off of a serious Jap Bike and the stares I get on my Buell are incredible. Harley guys, Jap guys, everyone loves a Buell, but I am one of the few around. When you think of a Buell think of a 250GP bike with a 1200 motor. My steering is quicker than any 600 CC, but yet, the Buell is much more stable at xpressway speeds. Oh yea, I also get great gas mileage to boot.
Now, that is the kind of feedback I am looking for. THANKS 06xb9r, buellxb, BuellPastor, hottoddy69 (any idea if Buell Firebolt will ever have a 6th gear).
I am test driving a firebolt next week. Was on a GSXR1000 yesterday & TOTALLY agree w/ what BuellPastor was saying. Felt too fast when getting the rpm's up so high.
Keep the feedback coming please!!!!!!!!!
55 lbs of torque OFF IDLE! Over 50MPG. American made.
Usable, streetable powerband. Almost never need to downshift. Valves don't need expensive maintenance. 50 year old proven engine. Handles so well it knows what I want it to do almost before I do. This from a 40 year old ex-Harley rider with over 45K miles in the saddle. Enjoy whatever you ride.
one thing...
do a testdrive and you'll know :o
I have a 1000rr 2006 and a xb12r that my cousin gave to me. I can tell u the main diff between them.
The xb12r is made for humans, the 1000rr is not. lol it might sound funny but its true. The rr is too quick is its more work than fun. Even a 600rr is more fun because u dont have to watch the throttle all the time. But the 600 u have to keep revving high. The xb is so quick esp from a stop. Its surprising. u dont have to redline to feel it go.
I think If u like riding esp in the city and in traffic get a xb, if u want to drag race get a 1000cc bike.
Well yes and no. The Xb drag times are very comparable to any import bike. An average rider could run 12's all day long on a XB, a better reaction time could put him/her into the 11's easy. My 600 CBR ran mid 11's.I think If u like riding esp in the city and in traffic get a xb, if u want to drag race get a 1000cc bike
I think it all comes down to personal preference, and what you want to get out of it. If you want to do 160+ MPH then dont get a Buell, because it just wont do it. If you want a nice ride, superb handling, and raw "get up and go" power then by all means join the club.
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