October 15, 2009
Watch an emotional Erik Buell make the announcement [more]
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May 22, 2009
Last year in the opening round of the Parts Canada Superbike series in Calabogie, Ontario, at the new Calabogie Motorsport track, Steve Crevier created history by giving the new Buell® 1125RTM motorcycle its first Superbike podium placing in the world. In typical Crevier style, he did it with a dramatic pass on the last lap, and - to add a heroic notation here - he did it on DOT tires. [more]
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November 29, 2008
Erik Buell has his own unique vision of the contemporary motorcycle and has been promoting these novel techniques and methods such as weight centralization, extreme chassis stiffness and the reduction of unsprung weight, for 20 years. They work! [more]
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September 23, 2008
Buell proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary with the introduction of a new sportbike. The American manufacturer is seriously threatening its Japanese and Italian counterparts with this very enticing high-performance machine. This time, there's no kidding around. Buell is stepping up to another level, offering riders a true track monster. [more]
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June 27, 2008
In 2008, the legendary bike builder celebrates its 105th anniversary. Thousands of riders will rumble through the streets of Milwaukee from August 28 to 31 to put an emphatic exclamation point on this milestone. For most owners, a Harley is so much more than a means of transportation and a mere hobby. It's a lifestyle or, as some would say, a religion. [more]
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December 28, 2007
When you think of the true mavericks of the racing world, names like Carroll Shelby and Dan Gurney immediately come to mind. These men dared to take on the established pecking order by hand-crafting racing machines that often put the big-budget manufacturers to shame. In the world of motorcycle racing, Erik Buell is exactly the same type of guy. [more]
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November 17, 2007
The XB12X is a versatile, multi-purpose bike that can take you almost anywhere. Whether it's a short afternoon ride on a backcountry road or a long trip on unchartered territories, Buell's adventure motorcycle has to be solid in all conditions. [more]
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September 19, 2007
Introduced last year, the Buell Lightning XB12Ss offers superior comfort and a more relaxed riding experience than its sisters. You'll find all the performance and style of the original Lightnings combined with ergonomics that offer more room. Thanks to a longer swingarm, the wheelbase has been stretched by 40 millimeters for a total of 1,372. The steering rake has been increased to 23.5 degrees for a trail length of 119 millimeters. These modifications might not seem significant on paper, but once you take the bike out for a spin, you immediately feel a big difference in riding manners and behavior. [more]
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August 01, 2007
Sometimes, compromise can be a good thing. Witness the 2007 Buell Firebolt XB12R, the big sportbike that offers real-world versatility during the work week and warrior-style fun on the weekends. [more]
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July 16, 2007
Buell developed an all-new machine in order to further push the limits of performance while staying true to its traditional design principles. Erik Buell, Chairman and Chief Technical Officer of the Buell Motorcycle Company, says he is extremely satisfied with the results from the preproduction tests. Mass centralization, unsprung weight reduction and frame stiffness were the main focus of the manufacturer. [more]
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