Buell for the masses?

DGA · 07-26-2012, 08:15 AM

Finally...a proper (somewhat) affordable, American sport bike (mostly), is on the horizon.

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/07/26/b...0k-streetbike/

Wyckedan · 07-26-2012, 08:22 AM

Not a fan. Saw it at IMS last year, just doesn't do it for me at all. The reversed rotors, 2 stroke looking exhaust, bland broad fairings, just looks like a generic futuristic stylized bike. And at $20,000 it better be AMAZING or it won't sell. The BMW is $2k OTD cheaper than the list price, and it's performance standards are huge.

XxKREWxX · 07-26-2012, 08:42 AM

I think its ugggggly

BoseMensch · 07-26-2012, 08:49 AM

Well, if it was priced near a standard liter bike, maybe.... But if I'm paying that much, guess what, my bike will say Ducati not Buell... Oh, and even with a Duc, I'd still have a few bucks left for Starbucks...

DGA · 07-26-2012, 08:53 AM

Personally I like the way it looks. Sure, generic on some fronts but also pleasing to the eye.

I saw it at Laguna Seca last year and had a chance to talk briefly to Eric Buell. The man's passion for bikes is easy to notice right off the bat, even if you had no clue who he was. I think he realizes what it takes to make a competitive bike - at that price - and I think he'll hit the mark.

Veloc · 07-26-2012, 08:57 AM

It really isn't "there" yet. I know that early-adopters are going to be necessary to keep EBR afloat while they continue to develop the bike, but that isn't going to be me.

Hope they can get it all worked out before they run out of money. I've been watching them progress in AMA closely.

Desvio · 07-26-2012, 09:03 AM

Not really feeling it for this one.

It looks like a complete design rip-off of a Bimota DB7....

Pass

strangerin · 07-26-2012, 09:04 AM

Im all for an american Affordable sportbike, but...
$20k projected price and Buell only has $20M out of estimated $100M for startup -- it may be a while.

RedKat600 · 07-26-2012, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by Desvio

Not really feeling it for this one.

It looks like a complete design rip-off of a Bimota DB7....

Pass

Holy shit! Yeah it does!

Wyckedan · 07-26-2012, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by Desvio

Not really feeling it for this one.

It looks like a complete design rip-off of a Bimota DB7....

Pass

Except the DB7 is classy and sexy. It is amazing to see how blatantly a design ripoff it is though. Good eye

take risks · 07-26-2012, 11:22 AM

What? I thought that said affordable streetbike.
Let's be competitive at least.
That thing is talking Panigale pricing.

MB2 · 07-26-2012, 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by Wyckedan

Except the DB7 is classy and sexy. It is amazing to see how blatantly a design ripoff it is though. Good eye

Not so sure I'd call it a ripoff. They have plenty of similarities, sure. But what motorcycle out there couldn't be related to another?

The bike doesn't quite do it for me, considering the price. But I applaud anyone trying to make an American street bike company work. And I also can't help but appreciate the ingenuity in being a little different, and utilizing some ideas that are likely where the future will go (like that front brake).

That said, I don't particularly care either way what comes of all this. More choices can't be a bad thing when buying a bike though, right?

GS1200 · 07-26-2012, 09:38 PM

I love Buells and I'm pull'in for Eric. This is the one I'm waiting for:

Wyckedan · 07-26-2012, 09:49 PM

Originally Posted by MB2

Not so sure I'd call it a ripoff. They have plenty of similarities, sure. But what motorcycle out there couldn't be related to another?

The bike doesn't quite do it for me, considering the price. But I applaud anyone trying to make an American street bike company work. And I also can't help but appreciate the ingenuity in being a little different, and utilizing some ideas that are likely where the future will go (like that front brake).

That said, I don't particularly care either way what comes of all this. More choices can't be a bad thing when buying a bike though, right?

No way brakes are headed there. They have terrible feel and are wobbly feeling. No idea why he feels the need to keep using them. You don't see Brembo putting out anything like that

DGA · 07-27-2012, 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by Wyckedan

No way brakes are headed there. They have terrible feel and are wobbly feeling. No idea why he feels the need to keep using them. You don't see Brembo putting out anything like that

They fixed that problem on these, so says Cycle World anyway. I think they added couple of more pistons to the caliper and the author called the brakes pretty darn impressive.

I have mixed feelings about the front fairing, it's not ugly or is it good looking, but the rest of the bike works for me...love the angular tank and tail.

Spec · 07-27-2012, 09:21 AM

I love it!

Looks like a proper streetbike with just enough changed to set it apart from the crowd. Buell owners seem to love their machines, and Eric Buell has done a fantastic job at keeping his head in the game even with his hard times from Harley Davidson.

Would expect a lot of torque and great hp numbers (though likely short of the Japanese counterparts). If in production and under $20k retail I'd certainly rock one!

Fast Eddie 919 · 07-27-2012, 09:57 AM

Reminds me a bit of the Fischer withouth the GSXR headlight.


07-26-2012, 08:15 AM	#1
DGA Joined: Jun 2007 From: Portland, Oregon I Ride: naked	Buell for the masses? Finally...a proper (somewhat) affordable, American sport bike (mostly), is on the horizon. http://www.autoblog.com/2012/07/26/b...0k-streetbike/ __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-26-2012, 08:22 AM	#2
Wyckedan Streetfighter Joined: Feb 2010 From: Seattle, Wa I Ride: An 06 R6 with OPRT	Not a fan. Saw it at IMS last year, just doesn't do it for me at all. The reversed rotors, 2 stroke looking exhaust, bland broad fairings, just looks like a generic futuristic stylized bike. And at $20,000 it better be AMAZING or it won't sell. The BMW is $2k OTD cheaper than the list price, and it's performance standards are huge. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-26-2012, 08:42 AM	#3
XxKREWxX Endorsed Joined: Jul 2012 From: South Hill I Ride: Yamaha R1 (Yolanda)	I think its ugggggly __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-26-2012, 08:49 AM	#4
BoseMensch Endorsed Joined: May 2012 From: Spokane, WA I Ride: 91 CBR600F2 - project; 12 CBR250R - rider	Well, if it was priced near a standard liter bike, maybe.... But if I'm paying that much, guess what, my bike will say Ducati not Buell... Oh, and even with a Duc, I'd still have a few bucks left for Starbucks... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-26-2012, 08:53 AM	#5
DGA Joined: Jun 2007 From: Portland, Oregon I Ride: naked	Personally I like the way it looks. Sure, generic on some fronts but also pleasing to the eye. I saw it at Laguna Seca last year and had a chance to talk briefly to Eric Buell. The man's passion for bikes is easy to notice right off the bat, even if you had no clue who he was. I think he realizes what it takes to make a competitive bike - at that price - and I think he'll hit the mark. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-26-2012, 08:57 AM	#6
Veloc Peg Dragger Joined: Aug 2011 From: Tanasbourne, OR I Ride: 2008 R6, 2007 S2R 1000	It really isn't "there" yet. I know that early-adopters are going to be necessary to keep EBR afloat while they continue to develop the bike, but that isn't going to be me. Hope they can get it all worked out before they run out of money. I've been watching them progress in AMA closely. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-26-2012, 09:03 AM	#7
Desvio Retired Joined: Mar 2008 From: SE Portland / Bucerias, Nayarit Mx I Ride: 03' CBR1100XX, 84 GL1200A	Not really feeling it for this one. It looks like a complete design rip-off of a Bimota DB7.... Pass __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-26-2012, 09:04 AM	#8
strangerin Knee Dragger Joined: Jul 2005 From: spokane I Ride: other peoples when they let me, working on Honda VF750	Im all for an american Affordable sportbike, but... $20k projected price and Buell only has $20M out of estimated $100M for startup -- it may be a while. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-26-2012, 11:22 AM	#11
take risks Chicken Strips Joined: Jul 2011 From: Edmonds I Ride: with a :)	What? I thought that said affordable streetbike. Let's be competitive at least. That thing is talking Panigale pricing. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-26-2012, 09:38 PM	#13
GS1200 Peg Dragger Joined: Sep 2009 From: Zillah WA, The Dalles OR I Ride: 2010 BMW 1200GS, 2010 Ducati Monster 1100S, 2011 Yamaha WR250R	I love Buells and I'm pull'in for Eric. This is the one I'm waiting for: __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-27-2012, 09:21 AM	#16
Spec Race Qualifier Joined: Dec 2005 From: SE Portland, OR I Ride: race-prepped '05 ZX6-R, '83 Yamaha XS400	I love it! Looks like a proper streetbike with just enough changed to set it apart from the crowd. Buell owners seem to love their machines, and Eric Buell has done a fantastic job at keeping his head in the game even with his hard times from Harley Davidson. Would expect a lot of torque and great hp numbers (though likely short of the Japanese counterparts). If in production and under $20k retail I'd certainly rock one! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-27-2012, 09:57 AM	#17
Fast Eddie 919 Superbiker Joined: Jan 2009 From: Canada Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: GXSR 600	Reminds me a bit of the Fischer withouth the GSXR headlight. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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