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Drummer
Posted on Friday, March 23, 2007 - 11:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Ran across this and thought you'd find this intersting. I'm not sure of the original date?

So who was #1?

http://a1264.g.akamai.net/7/1264/1354/a3055969211e 9e/www.buell.com/en_us/news_events/pdf/BikeTop50.p df
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Wolfridgerider
Posted on Friday, March 23, 2007 - 12:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I read that last fall, and thats why I bought my Firebolt.

Track days are coming!!
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Sleez
Posted on Friday, March 23, 2007 - 12:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

notice they have the engine layout incorrect!
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Djkaplan
Posted on Friday, March 23, 2007 - 12:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

If you use the article as a reference in any discussion (argument), make sure to say "cornering", not "handling". The meanings aren't mutually exclusive, but they don't refer to the same thing.
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Tommy_2stroke
Posted on Friday, March 23, 2007 - 04:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yeah, Cornering. Not quite the same as Handling.

In any case, that is a great article for starting flame wars on bike forums. Us Buellers knew all along we were superior, of course. Heh heh!

I've also printed out that article and left it on the desks of fellow workers who own various hot-sh*t sportbikes. When they get to the last page and the XB12 is on top, it just makes them crazy... many hours of amusement for Tommy.
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Naustin
Posted on Friday, March 23, 2007 - 04:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

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G234146
Posted on Friday, March 23, 2007 - 05:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

"Yeah, Cornering. Not quite the same as Handling."

What's the diff????

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Rick_a
Posted on Friday, March 23, 2007 - 06:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Buells have always had a reputation for making up time in tighter corners. That article only solidifies that as fact!
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Cityxslicker
Posted on Friday, March 23, 2007 - 08:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I am willing to run my bike (CityX) against the Superduck 990, Triumph Speed Triple and the MultiStrata through the dirty twisties to see who handles the muddy corners the best : D (I know the Speed Triple isnt really a dual purpose bike, but then technically neither is the CityX)
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Thepup
Posted on Friday, March 23, 2007 - 09:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Cityslicker,I bet there are a few KTM,and BMW owners who would take you up on that offer.
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Oldog
Posted on Friday, March 23, 2007 - 09:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I've also printed out that article and left it on the desks of fellow workers who own various hot-sh*t sportbikes. When they get to the last page and the XB12 is on top, it just makes them crazy... many hours of amusement

You couda charged admission I bet.
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Imonabuss
Posted on Friday, March 23, 2007 - 09:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

And I'll bet there a number of us CityXers ready and waiting, Pup! Bring on the 950 Adventurers who want to challenge a CityX on a hard-packed dirt fireroad! Or a GS? Woohoo that would be fun!!!
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Thepup
Posted on Saturday, March 24, 2007 - 12:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

"And I'll bet there a number of us CityXers ready and waiting, Pup! Bring on the 950 Adventurers who want to challenge a CityX on a hard-packed dirt fireroad! Or a GS? Woohoo that would be fun!!!"
Erik,why does it have to be a hard packed fire road?

(Message edited by thepup on March 24, 2007)
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Loose_cannon_1203cc
Posted on Saturday, March 24, 2007 - 01:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I saw that last year myself, and then guess what? I bought a Buell stupid!!!!
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Jon
Posted on Saturday, March 24, 2007 - 03:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

No matter the positive news, there will always be a person(s) who gripes.

Because the dirt road would be a disadvantage for the Cityx and therefore level the competition.

Go Buell!
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Rick_a
Posted on Saturday, March 24, 2007 - 09:07 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)


quote:

And I'll bet there a number of us CityXers ready and waiting, Pup! Bring on the 950 Adventurers who want to challenge a CityX on a hard-packed dirt fireroad! Or a GS? Woohoo that would be fun!!!




Yeah, well there'll always be a someone out there with a Hypermotard, 990 Supermoto, or HP2 Megamoto to put a real dirt woopin' on ya.
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Imonabuss
Posted on Saturday, March 24, 2007 - 03:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Bring a $20,000 Megamoto HP2 to beat up on my little $8,000 CityX? It's be even more fun then!
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Ryker77
Posted on Saturday, March 24, 2007 - 03:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

""Yeah, Cornering. Not quite the same as Handling."

What's the diff???? "

Handling is a BMW with Ohlins shocks on a good set of rubber. Smooth, comfortable, precise..

Cornering is a Buell. The ablity to lean with little effort but with control.

I want a full Ohlins equipped Buell.. Sweet
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Cityxslicker
Posted on Saturday, March 24, 2007 - 03:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

MMMm bring on that Big BMW. It is purpose built and twice the cost. Taller ground clearance yadda yadda, but for going from pavement to dirt and back again, and running 100+ down the asphalt, 50 on hard pack, and 35-or so on the mud....lets ride.
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Rick_a
Posted on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 - 09:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

My favs (as far as dirty twins, anyway) are the Aprillias...the SXV and RXV's.
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