What year did Harley buy Buell?
1993
The success of this led to Harley-Davidson® purchasing in 1993 a minority interest of Buell® Motorcycle Company. In 1998, after 20,000+ motorcycles had been manufactured since the start of Buell®, Erik Buell sold Harley-Davidson 49% of Buell® motorcycles.
What is the smallest Buell Motorcycle?
The Blast was Buell’s only model to use a single-cylinder engine. With 492 cc (30.0 cu in) displacement and 360 lb (160 kg) dry weight, it was their smallest model, often used in Harley-Davidson’s “Rider’s Edge” new rider instruction/riding schools.
What motor is in Buell?
Most Buell motorcycles use four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engines, originally built for XR1000 Sportster. After these were depleted, a basic 1200 Sportster engine was used. In 1995, the engines were upgraded with Buell engineered high-performance parts and further upgraded in 1998.
How much horsepower does a Buell 1125R have?
Buell 1125R
| Manufacturer | Buell |
|---|---|
| Compression ratio | 12.3:1 |
| Top speed | 158–161 mph (254–259 km/h) |
| Power | 146 hp (109 kW) (claimed) 127.1–134 hp (94.8–99.9 kW) @ 9,800 rpm(rear wheel) |
| Torque | 71.1–75.9 lbf⋅ft (96.4–102.9 N⋅m) @ 8,300 rpm(rear wheel) |
What is the Buell Ulysses XB12X?
The Buell Ulysses XB12X is an all-new Adventure Sportbike designed to deliver capable performance on unpaved roads while retaining legendary Buell handling and thrust on pavement.
What kind of engine does the Ulysses have?
Its design centralizes mass and lowers the center of gravity to help the Ulysses feel nimble and responsive on paved and unpaved roads. The air/oil/fan-cooled Buell Thunderstorm 1203 V-Twin engine leads this category with 103 peak horsepower and 84 ft. lbs. of torque.
What is the weight of the Ulysses?
Category-leading power and weight. The Buell Ulysses has a dry weight of just 425 pounds. Its design centralizes mass and lowers the center of gravity to help the Ulysses feel nimble and responsive on paved and unpaved roads.
What kind of suspension does the Buell Ulysses have?
The Buell Ulysses features premium Showa suspension components front and rear. A 43mm Showa inverted fork has adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload. Front suspension travel is 6.5 inches. A Showa coil-over mono-shock on the rear has a remote, under-seat reservoir and adjustable compression damping and rebound damping.