| Author | Message | ||
     Figorvonbuellingham |
I've been looking at an RS and I've got the bug.... But I'm thinking why would I choose this over an RX? Ohlins, a bit lighter maybe, lots of carbon fiber, possible collectors item. Thoughts? | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
My vote is for RX There is a youtube video or two of Erik comparing both bikes and the RX is making more power and has a few more bells and whistles. I'm sure some peeps with more knowledge than me will chime in. | ||
| Tootal |
Money? I thought the RS was the high dollar machine Erik originally built. I think it weighed 350 pounds! The RX is much more affordable and 10 more HP! The RX has the cam technology that swirls the intake and gained 10 HP and got 50 mpg. Street = RX Track bike if you have lots of money = RS | ||
| Froggy |
The RS, at least from sitting on it in a showroom, feels a lot more exotic than the RX. The RX/SX are fine, they just feel like the next gen of the 1125R/CR, but the RS feels like it is in a totally different ballpark, kind of like a higher model Lamborghini vs a Corvette. Being that the RX/SX are newer models, you do get some newer bells and whistles like the (in my opinion) nicer dashboard, LED headlight, traction control, real seat, more power in stock trim, and passenger seat/pegs. I wouldn't kick an RS out of bed though. | ||
| Zac4mac |
I have an RS an an RX is a substantial drop IMO. The RS Carbon is hand-made and rides like it. I've had some cool toys but this bike is a techno-boner deluxe. 172.7mph at the Texas mile, 180 will fall this year, hope to knock on 190.  Z | ||
| Ljm |
The RS is an exotic. While it makes less stock horsepower, it is also lighter. RX is more comfortable, more practical, and more, er, replaceable. Frank is right. If you want a lambo equivalent, it is the RS. If you want a fast, good handling bike that can be a daily rider, then the RX. | ||
| Pwnzor |
You're all bastards. | ||
| Ducbsa |
Zac, get down and reduce your frontal area. We want big numbers!! | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
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| Crusty |
Zac, get down and reduce your frontal area. We want big numbers!!  | ||
| Zac4mac |
That shot of me is just after take-off. Can't fold up all the way when I'm shifting. New project is to build a full tilt Sporty/XB motor to run in this bike...  | ||
| 86129squids |
HAAAATING you...  | ||
| Pwnzor |
HAAAATING you... See my previous post. | ||
| Generalcuz |
Zach, doesn't Dan still have that RS on closeout at NHRS? Might be food for thought for this guy. It's not a far jump from a new RX to that sexy RS if it's still there. I see it's still up on the website. | ||
| Figorvonbuellingham |
Well the RS is off the table. They won't give me anything near what I want for my S1K. Guess I'll pursuit an RX. | ||
| M1combat |
There's an RS Carbon at San Antonio BMW... they just told me "It's not for sale" when I picked up my RX though. (Message edited by M1Combat on May 20, 2016) | ||
| Figorvonbuellingham |
I was looking at the one at AF1. It's number 10. | ||
| Midknyte |
The followup / ridealong vid has been posted https://youtu.be/IMSfm48p9S4 | ||
| Glitch |
I was more of a hooligan type rider than a racer type, although, it'd still be a hard choice. Neither would stay in stock trim for very long either way  (Message edited by glitch on May 21, 2016) | ||
| 86129squids |
  Hey Glitch- where in the heck did that photo originate?! How cool to see both bikes side by side, and the SX laying a dank drifter patch!! After drooling over Froggy's bike, and him buzzing the group on the way back to camp up in WV last year (EEEK!), I'd go for that one. Then I'd work up a good front-end treatment for distance riding, detachable, to drop it once I get to destination.  | ||
| Glitch |
hehehe you said dank!  | ||
| Ratbuell |
Yeah, Frank scared the CRAP out of me when he buzzed everyone in WV. I was on my S2 coping with a tail-wag issue and all of a sudden bbbbrrrrAAAAAAPPPPPPPP and there's a blur off to my right, rocketing past me. Glitch - LOVE that photo, please post the source! And I have to say...I refused to ride Frank's bike at WV. I know me. I'd love it, and that would be expensive. However, watching the 650ib videos? I'm tempted...VERY tempted. Dammit. | ||
| Glitch |
Go here, there's a lot of goodies on this page https://motorsportsnewswire.wordpress.com/tag/erik -buell-racing/ | ||
| Jim2 |
I haven't seen this video posted on Badweb. This guy gives props to the dealer in El Paso TX. This is his 1000 mile review. https://youtu.be/H28wvo3M1F0 | ||
| Mnrider |
I like how the smoke is poring off the tire of the SX and filling the photo. | ||
| Ourdee |
My guess is that the smokey bike came around the corner slow while the knee dragger passed him on the inside. It would be too cool to see both come around side by side. | ||
| Snacktoast |
That photo with the RX on the inside and SX on the outside was a photo shoot with Craig Jones - he's on the SX there doin' his thing. | ||
| Ourdee |
I could have rode the RX for them. I wish they would call me next time. | ||
| 86129squids |
The more I look at that, the more I wanna have a framed copy in my shed. | ||
| Zac4mac |
Glitch - awesome find!!! Just watched the video with Geoff and Danny.... I had to take the RS for a short ride Thursday to lunch. Need to get the can to Kevin to weld the bracket on. Everything fits and it's held together with springs for now. Gotta be ready to race in 2 months.... |
