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Old 09-05-2007, 09:49 PM
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Default is the Buell Blast really a sportbike?

Is the Buell Blast a sportbike?

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Old 09-13-2007, 09:50 PM
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That's the single cylinder version, isn't it? What would you call it?

They're calling the new Buell 1125R with the v-twin, a high performance sportbike.

What do you think of the other bikes in the Lightning Street Fighter series? Like the:

Buell XB12R Firebolt
Buell XB12X Ulysses
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They're owned by Harley.
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Yeah, the Blast is the single cylinder P.O.S. beginners bike. I don't know if they even still build the thing. I don't think it was a good seller, and I understand why.

Now, the 1125R looks pretty tasty. Actual liquid cooled Rotax motor with some actual horsepower. The styling is a little weird, but they're getting closer to something I would purchase.
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I met a guy a few weeks ago who had one. He was pretty happy with it after he upgraded the cam.

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Yeah, they still make 'em. Here's a shot of the 2007 model I got from Buell Motorcycle.info » Blog Archive » 2007 Buell Blast


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