| Author | Message | ||
     Houriganj |
any comments? | ||
| Slaughter |
Looks? Performance? Availability? There's a bunch of discussion on another thread. Frankly, in my own opinion, it's a differently dressed Sportster. It's a bike for those who think Buell isn't "Harley Enough" (Message edited by slaughter on June 23, 2008) | ||
| Retrittion |
"Harley Enough"? Bah, its a Sportster -- and personally I think it is uglier than the standard Sportster. I mean, really, just get a Sportster and put some custom (or even XB parts) on it. A Sportster with Uly bits would be cool IMHO. This thing is just for those guys who want an "R" in the name but are still afraid of the corners. Buell is a subsidiary of HDI -- it isn't even at all Harley these day with the 1125r except for the dealer who carries it. Personally, I still think Buell is what happens when someone tries to improve on things. If it wasn't a good product HDI wouldn't have purchased it, right? (Message edited by retrittion on June 23, 2008) | ||
| Sarodude |
Slaughter- Although I've yet to race on 2 wheels, I come from a roadrace background. Before I rode a bike, I hated the whole Harley thing. Drove me bananas. Turns out that it's not really the bikes I didn't like. It's more the perceived mandate for what makes a Harley rider. I think you've seen me get my FXD around some of the old Glendale BRAG rides. (Don't confuse me with the softtail dude who ground through his primary......) Now, I have no delusions of keeping up with a proper sportbike with a proper rider using a machine up for what it's worth. However, I've found AWESOME satisfaction in getting something like my Dyna (or, I imagine, the XR1200) a decent flogging. And in the context of those BRAG rides, it was the perfect bike. A more capable bike would have been BORING at those speeds. The Dyna was near it's cornering clearance limits - and that's with some minor butt hangage. I have no problem with sportier rides - except that their performance envelopes (and I don't mean gas & brake) never get properly explored on the street - and perhaps they shouldn't be. I DO know that I ride my FXD for all it's worth. I doubt I'll ever ride my S2 for all it's worth. Anyway, as it turns out, I'm not really a Harley rider. I ride a Davidson. And I think I'd LOVE to ride that XR. -Saro | ||
| M1combat |
I think Slaughter hit it right on the head. | ||
| Cityxslicker |
Funny, after riding the Buell, I was thinking that the new XR was not Harley enough. Meaning its Heavy, that XR750 was light nimble, flickable and a horsepower beast for the size of frame. I really feel this thing is more closer to the XLCR (which is a nice bike) than the XR750. Put the siamese exhaust on it, and the bikini fairing, stand back squint, you can almost see 1978  | ||
| Slaughter |
What drew me to Buell in the first place (after 30 years of Brit and Japanese) - was my youth fantasy of building an XR750 cafe racer. I talked to a buddy of mine about it and he asked if I had ever heard of Buell... "Buell? What's a Buell?" In my case, the rest is history. That heavy-looking XR-styled "street tracker" (if you want to call it that) just doesn't get it for me - but I've never wanted to have a bike that looked like a flat tracker for street use (also probalby why I don't "get" super motards either) It's a matter of taste... and I have two ex-wives who will tell you that's the case. | ||
| Slaughter |
From Storz:
I still like the look of Storz XR1200 better... and I'd still LOVE to build an XR750 cafe racer. | ||
| Beachbuell |
""This thing is just for those guys who want an "R" in the name but are still afraid of the corners."" You obviously aren't up to par with your Sportster knowledge. XL1200R | ||
| Xb9rnutt |
WOW, After reading this topic I had to see what a XR1200 was. I know have to agree 100% with Slaughter. | ||
| Cityxslicker |
There have been a few milestones in the Sportster family that are styling and performance icons for motorcycling 1957 The original 1971 Boattail, hate love lump it 1972 XR750 Race bike 1978 XLCR 1984 XL1000 1999-2001 XL1200S 2005-2007 XL1200R and of course the ever popular current XL1200N Nightster I wouldn't trade my Buell for any of them. (just add to!) I am eyeing that new XR1200 , but as a cafe. I am thinking of "Street" tracking the 2003 XL883R in the garage. | ||
| Buellinachinashop |
"It's a bike for those who think Buell isn't "Harley Enough"" I like the balance between Buell technology/styling and the "metal marbles in the blender" Harley power plant. I think we get the best of both worlds. | ||
| Whitexc |
I too had to check one out after reading this and I must say...not too bad for a Sporty! It seems a bit pricey but...if they want it they'll pay it! |
