09 Buells TBA Today

[st ryder]

I really like the red one!  

The subtle red pinstriping on the wheels really adds a nice touch.  I'm in love.

I wonder if the pods will block headlamp light pattern when turned in, creating dark areas on the shoulders, since they project well past the head lamp.

[Brad1445]

Since Buell refuses to invest time or money to design a bike from end to end  we end up with what now is more than ever looks like a very bad Mr Potato head.  Nothing matches.

[keystonejenks]

Since Buell refuses to invest time or money to design a bike from end to end  we end up with what now is more than ever looks like a very bad Mr Potato head.  Nothing matches.

shhhhhhhhhhh just post another picture of your Firebolt.  

[Rogue]

....the Buells do not have that much separation to them in appearance.  

I think that was done on purpose.  You guys hate it but there are others who will like it.  I'm sure the Buell designers are laughing at some of the posts in here because they did the polarizing design on purpose.  Just like you said about the KTM, you either love it or hate it.  And that is how you stand out in a sea of "me-too" bikes.  Look at the Hayabusa.  A lot of people hate the looks of that bike.  Yet, Suzuki sold 10,000 units a year for 6 years!  Of course, the Hayabusa also had that monster of an engine to go with its large, jellybean shape, as well as the performance to put everyone down.  So once again, the expression about one man's trash is another's treasure rings true.  I'm sure that Buell is capable of making really sleek looking bikes.  I'm also sure that their design teams want something that would make people go WTF!  

Check out the Suzuki B-King:  

Here's another perfect example of a love it or hate it design.  Do the design elements look somewhat familiar?

[keystonejenks]

Check out the Suzuki B-King:  

Here's another perfect example of a love it or hate it design.  Do the design elements look somewhat familiar?

MY EYES, MY EYES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[R Doug]

MY EYES, MY EYES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's going to be OK.  Take deep breaths, step out into your garage, and stare at that Speed 4 of yours for a while.  You'll feel much better after you get the horrible image out of your head.

[Brad1445]

Check out the Suzuki B-King:  

Here's another perfect example of a love it or hate it design.  Do the design elements look somewhat familiar?

No.  The Suzuki is cohesive in angles shapes and proportions.  The buell has parts from three different bikes some parts over 5 years old.  Maybe the designers should do less laughing and be a little more serious about their work so the jokes can subside.

[Rincewind]

No.  The Suzuki is cohesive in angles shapes and proportions.

      The one I saw looked like a nightmare from an Anime cartoon.  IMHO, the Buell looks a lot more organic and flowing.  The only similarity between the Buell & B-King is the shape of the headlight, and a similar breadth at the tank area.  Beyond that, the B-King weighs 143lbs more than the Buell CR, so they aren't much in the same weight class.

[ccryder]

Does this help?

[Lon]

If I wanted a hooligan bike, I would totally go for the 1125CR.

I don't want one right now, but I'd still love to take one for a test ride.  Then again, I'm not exactly hung up on aesthetics...

[st ryder]

Does this help?

Only if you wear this while riding it:

[Rogue]

      The one I saw looked like a nightmare from an Anime cartoon.  IMHO, the Buell looks a lot more organic and flowing.  The only similarity between the Buell & B-King is the shape of the headlight, and a similar breadth at the tank area.  Beyond that, the B-King weighs 143lbs more than the Buell CR, so they aren't much in the same weight class.

I agree with everything you said.  The B-King does look like an Anime cartoon come to life.  I spared you guys the shot of the massive exhaust tips!  Nevermind that however because some people will like the looks of the B-King, others will hate it.  I will bet that the Buell 1125CR will no only outsell the B-King, it will also outlast it in the market place.    Definitely a better bike overall.  It doesn't help that the B-King's price is as high as it's power curve!

[Tar Snake]

Press release of the changes, copied from here

New Ulysses Police Joins Restyled Lightning and Firebolt in Buell Line EAST TROY, Wis., July 22

Po-Lyssses?  

[nanbil]

I don't mind it so much, would I buy one?  No!  Not because of its looks but because it is not the kind if ride I want.  When they make a Uly version, then I'll think about opening my wallet.  

[Bueller]

Does this help?

That looks heaps better

[Bueller]

I like the blacked out look on the new XBs Black - forks and levers.  I got black levers when I ordered my bike, but the forks are a nice detail.

[scott-sts]

Does this help?

IMO, yes.

[R Doug]

IMO, yes.

+ another yes.

You should forward that idea to Buell.  

[ccryder]

I'll just bet Buell already has seen this on their styling boards.