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01-23-2003, 01:15 PM | #16 | |
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I have ridden a X1 and a XB9R, I was unimpressed with every single aspect of the bike excluding the lowend torque (which is offset by virtual no topend). The cornering on the bike was horrid, the wheel would not go where you pointed it, it would float in and out of turn, and at high speeds the bike felt like the smallest gust of wind would send you flying.
About 3 track days ago, there was a AMA Superbike (forget his name) rider there who was on the XB9R, and actually did an incredible job, however granted he rides sportbikes for his job and no doubt knows the exact limits of the bike. However his track times were still a good deal slower then the leading track times that day. Buell's are still a long shot away fom being considered a sportbike. In order to really be considered a sportbike, your bike must be able to function in AMA racing events, at any level. Not like HD where they sponsor their own races only for HD bikes. |
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01-23-2003, 01:45 PM | #17 | |
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Wow last time I looked harley was runnin a bike in AMA superbike. But what do I know I've only been playin with these things for 30 years or so
P.S. the v-rod has the street version or harley's super bike motor in it.
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01-23-2003, 03:00 PM | #18 | |
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I knew that V-Rod had the superbike motor in it from Harley. Im just trying to see why alot don't like the Buels all that much. I keep my opinion on them though.
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01-23-2003, 03:06 PM | #19 | |
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erg, totally forgot about the VR1000, i suppose it has to do with the fact in can't place within the top like 25 since 95? I suppose.
btw, the engine in the VROD was not made by HD, instead it was made by porshe, thus the reason it was water cooled. But seeing as how the VTX walks over the VROD anyway... And there is no superbike using the VROD engine, it may use a similar engine, but not the same one. |
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01-30-2003, 06:04 PM | #20 | ||
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2. Harley raced in the AMA Superbike class, until recently...and shorttrack (which has or has had Suzuki and Yamaha) 3. Buell's have some of, if not THE most radical suspension setting in the entire motorcycle industry (more radical than the RACE ONLY TZ250's) 4. and BIG V-twin torque, "different" deisng and styling, easily repairable engines and trannys, etc... You're selling the bike short and Buell calls them SPORTfighters, not streetfighters. hth, Bill p.s. They are sportbikes, but NOT for beginners and as such a bad example for this thread. |
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01-30-2003, 06:08 PM | #21 | ||
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01-30-2003, 06:12 PM | #22 | ||
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Also IIRC, the V-rod will out accelerate and top end the VTX (I think it currently has the highest power and torque rating of the "power cruisers"...but I may be wrong!) hth, Bill |
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02-24-2003, 10:47 PM | #23 | ||
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03-28-2003, 12:21 AM | #24 | |
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great street bike and u can burn some rubber if u know how 2... on the bad side it aint exacly the sorta bike that can do a constant 110mph+ for very long... so if ur looking to gun it on the highway, dont buy this bike. |
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03-28-2003, 01:11 PM | #25 | |
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I've been looking into it more, and a lot of people have been recommending a CBR600 F3 if i am responsible enough to not push it, which i am.
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03-28-2003, 02:48 PM | #26 | ||
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03-28-2003, 03:01 PM | #27 | |
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Ya, i respect cars as well, so i'm sure if i do get the bike (and hopefully things work out) that i'll be responsible and try to get some experience under my belt.
I was just talking to a friend last night, his first bike is a '92 yamaha (forget name) 750cc sport bike. He told me a story where you almost highsided it coming out of a turn, and just hearing of this stuff makes me wanna be careful. I know there are a lot of risks with it, but i believe life isn't worth living if you are afraid to enjoy it.
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03-31-2003, 01:18 PM | #28 | |
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I think the CBR600 is a good starter bike, but this bike is still extremely fast, and if you are scared to push IMO a Katana is a good starter.
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Go with the Buel! You'll never look back! I love mine!:smoker: |
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