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06-27-2010, 09:38 AM | #1 | |
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Do they make more power? Of course. But the vibes...that you are wrong about. I'm making a full thread right now. I'll explain.
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06-27-2010, 10:17 AM | #2 |
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Sportrider or Motorcyclist one or the other reviewed the 1125R head to head against the Duc 1198 and KTM RC8 and it didnt fair so bad...I'll dig for the issue.
Ergos are much better than most SS bikes I have ridden, but since I have not sat or ridden a BMW or Aprilia V4 i cannot say for certain. I know the 1125 R leaves a bad taste in the mouths of those who havent ridden it. bad impression on those r
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06-27-2010, 11:11 AM | #3 | |
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1 (@SM) Marko has a HD V-Twin Buell, totally different from what you ride. My comments were aimed specifically @ Marko/ his Buell and not every Buell in the world. Again, I understand that you all would jump if I made a negative comment about a Blast at this point... 2 (@M) I said that your ergos are BETTER than theirs judging by the numbers and reviews that I have read. As far as power/brakes go, well hp/tq is a no brainer.. I think the fact that EVERY racer that has used any Buell to race has changed to a more standard brake set up tells the story. 3 (@SM) I have ridden a bike like Marko's so I do have some limited experience on it. I even once rode a 1125R for about 10 miles when I was considering getting in on the "Fire Sale"... 4 (both) Bottom line getting off ANY push rod V-Twin standard and getting on a modern sport bike is going to be eye opening and hard on producing imho. Of course, that's only if you enjoy, performance... |
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06-27-2010, 11:17 AM | #4 |
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Cool! I have heard that the Ape is a bit buzzy... If you are about to tell me that the BMW vibrates MORE than a HD equipped Buell... well, I'm going test riding ASAP because this I have to see!!! I know from first hand experience that a Buell like yours vibrates more than my bike does.
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06-27-2010, 11:22 AM | #5 | |
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At idle, without a doubt. But, once under way it is seriously one of the least vibrating bikes I have ever ridden. The rubber mounts dampen it very well once the engine mounts are planted, anywhere after about 2000rpm. At idle, it will move across my driveway. Once under way, I have never had numb feet or hands and can honestly say there is no noticable vibration once it's going. |
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06-27-2010, 11:18 AM | #6 |
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i was just looking at the ergo comment and the two Buells are almost identical there.
No arguments on performance or vibes, you get what you pay for just like your vette/GT comment.
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06-27-2010, 11:22 AM | #7 |
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Well, I said your is BETTER...are you saying that they are not? Well, I think that Marko's bike is more comfortable than mine anyway.
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06-27-2010, 11:57 AM | #8 |
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Not on same page with ya Lamps.
No, i agree the ergos are better. Not much more to comment on there. Buell kool aid is giving me a hangover, LOL. I like mine, good for the price, good for the application, definitely doesnt stack up to a 20 Thousand dollar anything... That outta the way Biaggi makes the V4 look brilliant, Camier not so much, BMW seems the better showroom bike, but modified the Factory Ape looks hard to beat.
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06-27-2010, 01:57 PM | #10 | |
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vastly different riding styles and body types, with all the development (up till recently) for max
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