1125R In Person

[atadaskew]

Then maybe it was a late model R1 that motored on past!  Cuz an R6 with, what, 105hp is not going to pull a 130hp 1125R.

[st ryder]

Then maybe it was a late model R1 that motored on past!  Cuz an R6 with, what, 105hp is not going to pull a 130hp 1125R.

Years ago, when I actually had an interest in such things, I remember reading a comparo article in Motorcyclist IIRC, and 750 gixer beat all 1 litre superbikes in top speed runs. The horsepower difference between them was probably close to what we're discussing here. The surprise outcome of debunking the "there's no replacement for displacement" myth was attributed to better aerodynamics on the 3/4 gixer. A R6 has no sidemounted radiator "pods" like the 1125r, and a much, much smaller frontal area which is very key for slippery aerodynamics. Grunt will get you going real good, but cannot overcome the speed limitations of a high drag co-efficiency. Maybe, there's something like that at work here.  

[atadaskew]

interestink...

[tomek]

Well,08 R6 makes 115 hp and weights less then 1125 ( 30-40 pounds ? ).Much less aero drag too.We were only allowed to accelerate to about 140 ( lead rider would not go faster),but at this point acceleration was already flat,they would maxed out in upper 150`s.

Those 1125s that we rode did not make 130 at the back,no fricking way,lazy,relaxed V2 feel or not,110-115 more likely.

Btw,second gen of RC51 makes 130 from 1000 ccs,I truly expected more from brand new design and 1125 cc.

 Once again,I actually liked those Buells that I rode,they had very refined feel,but 1125 motor needs improvement ( steem),and that air cooled one is long passed due.No power and very narrow powerband.

 

[atadaskew]

2008 r6 makes 104 hp
http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/2008-supersport-shootout-cbr600rr-vs-daytona-675-vs-zx6r-vs-r6-vs-gsxr600-82371.html
2005 RC51 121 hp
http://www.sportrider.com/tech/146_weights_measurements/index.html#honda

I think the aerodynamics comment may be on the money.

[ccryder]

For awhile here I thought I had fell into a V45 black hole....  

Anyway, if any of you are around the Nashville, TN area you can ride my 1125r and get your own impressions.  In 4 months and 8,500 miles, my 25r keeps a grin on my face that's even bigger than my other 4 Buells combined!

Is it perfect?  No.  Is it what I wanted Buell to build? Yes!  Have I modified it to fit my needs and wants? Yes.  Would I sell it for an 848/ 1098/ Duke/ RC8?  NEVER!

The changes I have made are to better fit my needs of a daily rider and, one-up Sport-Tourer.  After Convertibars, Spencer seat, Givi V35 bags, HID lights, some sounds and radar detection, I have what I want and love everything about it.

Time2Work
Neil S.

[mept]

I saw one at the cycle world bike show in detroit and thought it was to ugly to even walk up to, now about 7 months later I saw one up close in a dealer while trying to check out the XB, and it was very nice, unique, but seemed quite comfortable for a sport bike.  Seemed similar in some way to a VFR position wise but I have only ridden a VFR once last year.  I think if I can ever find a dealer with both the XB and the 1125 I would definately try it.  Now CCRYDER, any chance you could post some close up picks on you bag set-up, brackets, etc? You did a great job turning that bike into a very nice looking SPORT-tourer!