Buell 1125R

Buell 1125R a new V-twin Engine and Gobs of Horsepower-The Buell 1125R has a new liquid-cooled, V-twin engine. The engine, named Helicon, is a newly deliberate 1125cc double overhead cam (DOHC) V-Twin, the first liquid-cooled engine in a production Buell motorcycle. Rated at 146 (HP), the engine was designed and built in Austria by BRP-Rotax, who also builds engines for BMW and Aprilia. The new V-twin retains Buell's legacy of V-twin engines, while provide more usable power. The Helicon, combined with Buell's legendary handling and dexterity make the 1125R a serious American competitor in the Sport Bike market.

The 1125R also features a new HVA (Hydraulic Vacuum Assist) "Slipper Action" clutch, using engine vacuum to assist the clutch-lever action and to give a "slipper" effect when down-shifting at speed. The brakes have huge eight-piston callipers based on the XBRR race bike's system. The fuel tank capacity has been increased to 5.6 gallons and is still contained within the aluminium twin spar frame. "Any motorcycle that makes me feels both fast and comfortable at high speeds has to be the bike of the year. If I were looking to buy a track weapon, it would be a Buell 1125R."

Buell 1125CR Spects:

* Buell Helicon 1125cc liquid-cooled, four-stroke 72-degree V-Twin engine

* 146 peak hp @ 9800 rpm

* 82 ft. lbs. peak torque at 8000 rpm

* 76/27 final drive gearing optimized for acceleration

* Underslung muffler with Helmholtz chamber

* DDFI 3 Electronic Fuel Injection ECM

* Ram-air pressurized air box

* Twin side-mount radiators

* HVA (Hydraulic Vacuum Assist) Slipper Action clutch

* ZTL2 four-pad, eight-piston front brake

* Fully adjustable 47 mm Showa inverted fork

* Fully adjustable Showa rear shock absorber

* Fuel-in Frame 5.3-gallon capacity

* Dry Weight: 375 pounds

* Wheelbase: 54.5 inches

* Seat height: 30.5 inches

* Pirelli Diablo Corsa III tires

* Pre-Wired for Accessory Heated Grips