Cool Motorcycles reviews Buell Sport 1125R

Designed for the rider, the Buell® 1125R® model combines performance you would expect in a sportbike – power, precision and agility – with the character, attitude and exotic styling to stand out from the pack. With its V-twin engine architecture, it delivers raw one-of-a-kind sound and performance, offering customers liquid-cooling technology and proven world-class handling in an exciting innovative package.

FEATURES

Buell Intuitive Response Chassis (IRC)

The Buell chassis is the stiffest ever offered by Buell and its rigidity is aided by the engine, which is a stressed member of the frame.

• Frame assembly is 10 pounds lighter than previous designs.
• 5.3-gallon fuel capacity, fuel-in-the-frame
• Inside frame construction includes air flow channels for heat dispersion and efficient airflow.
• Cast aluminum swingarm has been tuned for stiffness and placed with an optimal pivot point.
• The swingarm features slider-bobbins for increased protection and easy use of a rear stand.
• 47 mm inverted fork tubes are secured in rigid triple clamps to complete the package.

Front Suspension

The fully adjustable 43 mm Showa® inverted fork features a high performance damping cartridge that lets you adjust the setup for any situation. Whether it’s at the track or the ride home, you can optimise the suspension for excellent feedback and razor sharp handling.

Rear Suspension

Fully adjustable, piggyback-style Showa® monoshock lets you fine tune the ride for your weight and riding style.

ZTL-2™ Front Brake

Proven through multiple wins in AMA Pro Racing, the Buell Zero Torsional Load (ZTL-2™) front brake utilizes a 4-pad, 8-piston caliper and single 375 mm rotor. The caliper casting was optimized for clamp stiffness, yielding a more progressive and connected braking feel to the rider. New for 2010, the flycut ZTL-2™ logo adds a trick look to the caliper. The rim-mounted design eliminates the need for load-bearing spokes or even a second disc, resulting in a front-end assembly that is significantly lighter than competitive designs.

6-spoke Cast Aluminum Wheels

The Buell 6-spoke front wheel is extremely light, reducing steering inertia and unsprung weight for better handling on the track or less-than-perfect streets.

Pirelli® Diablo Corsa III Tires

Pirelli® Diablo Corsa III tires feature a three-zone compound for optimum street and track use.

Instrument Cluster with ODIS

Compact yet easy to read, the instrument cluster is next-generation technology for Buell. Featuring ODIS (On-board Diagnostic Information System), it is cradled in a lightweight, magnesium module and features:

• Gear position display as a scroll-to function.
• Analog tachometer with integrated shift light.
• Digital speedometer on LED display.
• ODIS service code display.
• 4-digit security system with ignition immobilizer.
• Lap timer (records up to 99 lap times) and splits.
• Ambient air temperature.
• Coolant temperature.
• Average and instantaneous fuel consumption.
• Miles to next service display
• Low fuel light (plus miles traveled on reserve).

Buell® 1125 cc Helicon™ Engine

Development of the Helicon™ engine was driven solely by our desire to achieve the perfect power delivery, regardless of displacement. 1125 cc presented itself as the solution to achieving this. Working with BRP Powertrain GmbH & Co. KG, a premier manufacturer of high-performance engines, the result is a lightweight, fast-revving, big-bore, short-stroke engine with broad and seamless power, hitting 146 hp just before the 10,500 rpm redline. But what makes this engine so addictive is the torque curve. It’s virtually flat, topping out at a stunning 82 ft./lbs. And with only 8 ft./lbs. of variation along the entire powerband, you’ll find that you’re almost always in the right gear.

Helicon™ – Innovative Valve Train Design
Featuring dual overhead cams, a self-adjusting hydraulic chain drive and magnesium valve covers, the valve train design is both lightweight and very compact. Actuated by F-1 racing-inspired finger followers, the valves are quick to open for improved throttle response and power delivery. This technology reduces friction and permits a quicker valve opening due to reduced weight. Shim replacement is quick and easy due to the unique follower retention system.

Underslung Exhaust
The exhaust features a large-volume muffler mounted below the engine for Mass Centralization. The muffler is tuned to produce a linear horsepower and torque curve without the need for an active exhaust.

Hydraulic Vacuum Assist (HVA) Slipper-action Clutch
The smooth clutch lever effort and slipper-like action mechanism reduces engine braking during hard deceleration and enhances the overall rider experience.

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions

• Overall Length : 80.3 in. (2,040 mm)
• Seat Height, Laden : 30.5 in. (775 mm)
• Seat Height, Unladen : 31.9 in. (810 mm)
• Overall Width without mirrors : 28.2 in. (716 mm)
• Ground Clearance, Unladen : 4.92 in. (125 mm)
• Rake (Steering Head Angle) at Ride Height (degrees) : 21
• Fork Angle at Ride Height (degrees) : 21
• Trail at Ride Height : 3.3 in. (84 mm)
• Wheelbase, Unladen : 54.1 in. (1,374 mm)
• Fuel Capacity, Total : 5.3 gal. (20.1 l)
• Fuel Capacity : 0.8 gal. (3 l)
• Oil Capacity5 : 3.3 qt. (3.1 l)
• Dry Weight : 375 lb. (170 kg)
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating : 850 lb. (386 kg)
• Load Carrying Capacity : 390 lb. (177 kg)

Powertrain

• Engine : Helicon, Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 72 V-Twin
• Displacement : 68.7 cu in (1,126 cc)
• Bore : 4.055 in. (103 mm)
• Stroke : 2.658 in. (67.51 mm)
• Peak Torque per SAE J607, North America : 82 ft-lb (111 Nm)
• Peak Torque RPM per SAE J607, North America : 8,000
• Peak Horsepower per SAE J607, North America : 146 hp (109 kW)
• Peak Horsepower RPM per SAE J607, North America : 9,800
• Compression Ratio : 12.3:1
• Mileage per US EPA Urban Trace, CITY : 39 mpg (6 l/100 km)
• Mileage per US EPA HIGHWAY Fuel Economy Test : 53 mpg (4.4 l/100 km)
• Intake : Zero-resisitance airbox, Pressurized RAM air intake

DriveTrain

• Primary Drive Type : Helical gear
• Primary Drive Ratio : 1.806:1 (65/36)
• Secondary Drive Type : Belt
• Secondary Drive Member Pitch Length (# of Teeth or # of Links) : 145 tooth belt, 14mm pitch
• Secondary Drive Ratio: 2.593:1 (70/27)
• Transmission type : 6-speed, straight cut gears
• Transmission Ratio, 1st : 2.462
• Transmission Ratio, 2nd : 1.75
• Transmission Ratio, 3rd : 1.381
• Transmission Ratio, 4th : 1.174
• Transmission Ratio, 5th : 1.042
• Transmission Ratio, 6th : 0.96

Chassis

• Front Brake : ZTL-2 braking system
• Front Rotor and Caliper Configuration : 8-piston ZTL2 front caliper from Nissin
• Front Rotor Size, OD : 14.76 in. (375 mm)
• Number of Front Brake Rotors : 1
• Rear Brake : Two-piston, direct mount caliper, 240mm, stainless steel, fixed rotor
• Rear Rotor and Caliper Configuration : Rear caliper is new solid mounted 2-piston design from Hayes
• Rear Rotor Size, OD : 9.45 in. (240 mm)
• Rear Suspension Type and Configuration : Fully adjustable (adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload), coil-over monoshock with attached reservoir.
• Front Suspension Type and Configuration : Fully adjustable (adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload) inverted forks.
• Front Fork Slider Tube Diameter : 1.85 in. (47 mm)
• Fork Lock Availability (true or false) : True
• Suspension Travel, Front Wheel, Along Fork Line : 4.72 in. (120 mm)
• Suspension Travel, Rear Wheel, Vertical : 5 in. (127 mm)
• Lean Angle at Full Suspension Compression, Soft Contact, Left (degrees) : 48
• Lean Angle at Full Suspension Compression, Soft Contact, Right (degrees) : 48
• Lean Angle at Full Suspension Compression, Hard Contact, Left (degrees) : 50
• Lean Angle at Full Suspension Compression, Hard Contact, Right (degrees) : 50
• Frame : Aluminum, fuel in frame, IRC or Intuitive Response Chassis
• Swingarm Description : A new cast- aluminum swing arm

Wheels and Tires

• Tire Brand and Model, Front : Pirelli Corsa III
• Tire Brand and Model, Rear : Pirelli Corsa III
• Tire Size Designator, Front : 120/70 ZR-17
• Tire Size Designator, Rear : 180/55 ZR-17
• Wheel Type, Front : 6-spoke, ZTL cast aluminum
• Wheel Type, Rear : 6-spoke, cast aluminum
• Wheel Size, Front (width x dia) (in) : 3.5 in x 17 in
• Wheel Size, Rear (width x dia) (in) : 5.5 in x 17 in

Electrical

• Battery Type and Specifications : Sealed Lead Acid, maintenance-free, 12-volt, 12 amp-hour (per Battery Council International rating), 200 cca.
• Charging System Specifications : 37-amp, permanent magnet, three-phase alternator with solid-state regulator (520W peak power)
• Starter System Specifications : Starter motor 900W, starter drive (gears) and one way clutch.
• Headlamp Type and Wattages (high, low and position lamp) : Low beam – 2 bulbs at 35 Watts each (70W) , High beam is the low beam bulbs plus 2 more bulbs at 35 W each (140w), poistion indicators are on at all times – 2 bulbs at 5w each (80W and 150W).
• Tail Light Wattages (stop and running) : .55W for tail light, 5W for stop light
• Turn Signal Lights Type (manual or self-canceling) and Wattage : Manual cancelling, Front = non-serviceable LED’s. 3W (per side), Rear = replaceable bulbs, 10W (per side).
• License Plate Lamp Wattage : 5W

Miscellaneous

• Windscreen or Flyscreen    Tinted windscreen
• Warranty Term : 2-years

Colors/Finishes/Graphics

• Body Work (molded in color) : Villain Black, Racing Red, Acrtic White
• Frame : Phantom Metallic
• Wheels : Designer Black for all models

Cool Motorcycles reviews Buell Sport 1125R