News – XB12SX, tweaks and competition for Buell in 2010 – Used BUELL

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XB12SX, tweaks and competition for Buell in 2010

News - XB12SX, tweaks and competition for Buell in 2010 - Used BUELL

The small East Troy company took advantage of the Harley-Davidson summer high mass to present its 2010 models. On the program: a new XB12 – the SX -, modifications to the entire range and an 1125RR for the AMA Superbike.

Like Harley-Davidson, Buell presented its new 2010 models at the major summer convention of dealerships of the two brands. We therefore note the arrival of a new Buell XB12 called "SX", touch-ups on several elements common to the range and the homologation of an 1125RR for the American Superbike Championship. !

At the start of the year, Erik Buell presented us with the XB9SX, a version "dark and underground"of his City X (read).

This time, it’s the big sister’s turn to be available in "StreetFighter", that is to say equipped with "Standard air deflectors, frame reinforcements, headlight grilles, unique X-Guard to protect the airbox cover of your tank bag and new Designer Black wheels", details the American manufacturer.

Those who are loath to plastic scooters – despite their unbeatable practicalities – might find their account here: "The XB12SX combines the pure power of the Thunderstorm V-Twin 1203 cc engine with the renowned chassis and suspension of the Buell Lightning CityX XB9SX, all to meet the needs of everyday city driving", promises Buell.

As a bonus for "commuters", the XB12SX has an accessories connection socket placed under the saddle. This equipment delivered as standard will also be mounted on the other XB Lightning, and we will see that the modifications on this range do not stop there….

The new Buell XB12SX will be available in two colors – Valencia Orange Translucent and Hero Blue Translucent – for the same price: € 11,395.

Always on the lookout for the slightest improvement, Erik Buell and his team have therefore revised certain points of their Lightning.

So, "a new oxygen sensor to benefit from better calibration", while "new fuel pump and sensor, new front brake piston seal, new LED tail lights and front and rear turn signals"appear on the" news "XB from Buell.

The colors are also changing: we note that the gray "Kick Ash" replaces the blue "Hero" on the 9SX, 12Ss and 12Scg, that the yellow "Sunfire" and the black "Midnight" rule out the orange "Barricade" and the blue " Thrust "from 2009 of the Ulysses X, and that the black" Midnight "succeeds the blue" Thrust "in the traveler XT.

We also note that this XB12XT trades its Pirelli Diablo Strada against the latest Angel ST of the same brand.

As for the Buells powered by the Helicon engine – the 1125CR and 1125R, therefore – no other changes than those concerning the decoration: the Cafe Racer benefits from a third color mixing black and white "Artic", while the sportswoman sees in particular its white "Artic" color devoid of the blue touches of 2009.

In the news of Buell, we can finally underline the arrival of the 1125RR, a "compe-client" for the moment exclusively intended for American pilots….

"The 1125RR is designed to offer private riders a ready-to-race machine in the Superbike category of the AMA Pro Racing Championship"Says Erik Buell, who confessed to us that his compatriots wanted above all turnkey, even at the highest level (read).

Most of the changes relate to the 72 ° Helicon V-Twin – developed in partnership with Rotax – of 1125cc: "the increase in power is notably due to the larger airbox and intake manifold, modified valves and camshafts, higher compression ratio, titanium exhaust system and other components by weight reduced", specifies the East Troy firm.

Passionate about competition – he followed race after race the superb course of the XB-RRs in French Pro Twin and his motorcycles are the official "pace bikes" and "safety bikes" of AMA Superbike! -, the boss therefore wishes "strengthen our program which has proven to be a success for private individuals in the Daytona Sportbike category".

And for good reason: Danny Eslick is currently 2nd in this championship riding his 1125R Geico Powersports RMR! With his five victories, Danny is only 10 points behind Martin Cardenas and his GSX-R600 … 600? Yes ! And what does the American give against 1000 cc? ?

Exactly ! On July 19, the 1125 – "RR" this time – took part in its very first Superbike event! Taylor Trapp – who had previously driven a Suz ‘GSX-R 1000 – finally hoisted his No.54 Buell to 12th and then to 10th place.

In the second round, the new Buell crossed the finish line 45 seconds after winner Josh Hayes and 30 seconds after star Mat Madlin: not bad for a start … So when will the eighth manufacturer arrive? in the World Superbike? Stay connected !

Matthieu BRETILLE – Manufacturer photos

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