The Buell 12s experience.

[paramotor simon]

Hi all,

So, I have found myself in a position where I want a Buell again as I had so much fun on the demo ones we had for a year or so. However, I want a bike that I can ride rather than park and look at for fear of not being able to get parts.

What would you go for as a real and close alternative to the Buell XB12 to get that same 'feeling' that those who have ridden one with any amount of anger will understand

Let say... £6-7K budget.

Thanks in advance

[Mickly]

Hi all,

So, I have found myself in a position where I want a Buell again as I had so much fun on the demo ones we had for a year or so. However, I want a bike that I can ride rather than park and look at for fear of not being able to get parts.

What would you go for as a real and close alternative to the Buell XB12 to get that same 'feeling' that those who have ridden one with any amount of anger will understand

Let say... £6-7K budget.

Thanks in advance

 

I had a test ride on a Firebolt, it handled brilliantly, stopped on a sixpence & looked good.

Problem I had is that I’m 6’2” and it was cramped.

Also it ran out of revs & hit the limiter as I was making an overtake, it was like jamming the brakes on - squeaky bum time, my fault as I was used to an in-line 4 sports bike revving to 14k instead of the 7k of the Firebolt twin.

[Stu]

Hmmm V twin hooligan machine!

Something KTM or what about an aprilia tuono?

The trouble with other bikes is they have a longer wheelbase than the Buell's so handling could suffer

[Bender]

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202002197506063?advertising-location=at_bikes&postcode=NE158BW&page=2&price-from=500&make=BUELL

Only real option for a buell is a buell, length, fork rake, frame its all very specific

Ducati monster, but it won't be a buell

[paramotor simon]

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202002197506063?advertising-location=at_bikes&postcode=NE158BW&page=2&price-from=500&make=BUELL

Only real option for a buell is a buell, length, fork rake, frame its all very specific

Ducati monster, but it won't be a buell

 

I have a feeling that you may be correct.... Which is OK lol

SW

[Guest Swagman]

As said if you really want a buell then that is what you have to get, don’t believe there is anything that would be the same.