Buell 1125CR

[Phenix_Rider]

Went to the dealer yesterday, and the CR isn't as bad as the pics show. Looks almost identical to the 1125R except for the handlebar and dopey headlight. The headlight moves with the bars- unfortunately, that's the wrong way in a turn. The fairing on the R hides the size of the rad scoops- they're actually the same size or very close. Same instrument cluster, same engine- not detuned at all. Didn't get a chance to sit on it, since it was under a shelf and I had to climb over piles of chrome to see it, but the bars look to put the rider in the same position as the clipons. So it's not just another dumbed down naked. Can't say about the mirrors usefulness, but I'm sure there as horrible as any other bar mount I've seen.

[DLIT]

The front end on the regular one is fucking huge and it's good to see they got smart about it. But now the little one makes the intakes look gigantic.

[Corey]

Those massive intakes just ruin the bike for me. If there were a way to remove or replace those with something more aesthetically balanced, I think I would love that bike. But with those monster goofy intakes, I just can't get into the bike. The proportions are just wrong to me, much like the 1125R.

[Dave]

if you didnt even sit on it, much less ride it how is it a review? how would YOU know if the power was dumbed down or not? this space is for things you've actually used not conjecture about them

[Corey]

Originally Posted by Dave

if you didnt even sit on it, much less ride it how is it a review? how would YOU know if the power was dumbed down or not? this space is for things you've actually used not conjecture about them

Yes, I've sat on it, and the air intakes are still distracting, even from the drivers seat. I'm not bashing the brand, I happen to find the designs of the current Buells to be very strong, and the handling on the XB's to be excellent from the few test rides I've been able to take. I'm just pointing out a piece of the puzzle that stands out. Is the aesthetics of a bike not part of a review, especially when it comes time to purchase?

[marko138]

Surprised you didn't tell us how your 650 was superior in every way to the CR.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by Corey

Yes, I've sat on it, and the air intakes are still distracting, even from the drivers seat. I'm not bashing the brand, I happen to find the designs of the current Buells to be very strong, and the handling on the XB's to be excellent from the few test rides I've been able to take. I'm just pointing out a piece of the puzzle that stands out. Is the aesthetics of a bike not part of a review, especially when it comes time to purchase?

i was talking to the op, not you. now go sit in the corner and think about what you have done