Buell vs. XS11?

[81xsproject]

I was wondering if anyone has gone up against a Buell. I see go past my house all the time and it looks like they are really trying to race away from the lights, but don't look all that fast. I was just curious. I know they come in a coupe engine size options; 9??cc and a larger 11??cc-ish motors. I am sure that 9?? doesn't stand a chance

[webbcraft2150]

Got into a 70+ rollon with one many years ago. Don't know what size or model it was. He pulled me till I snicked 'er down a cog and then it was over for him. I backed off at a 100+ 'cause I figured I had proved my point. I caught up with him later in the twisties. It was pretty easy to breath on him hard. A bikes ability to beat or to be beaten by another can often be how it is ridden.
In this case, I would have to say Buell Boy was outgunned and out ridden.

[xschop]

buell

my friends 1200cc sportster gets left behind if I gun it at 60+ roll on. He doesn't like the idea my almost 30 yr. old unrebuilt bike can hammer like this....

[motoman]

Can tell you first hand the Buell 920 got left half a block back in two blocks...............10mph clutch roll-on............one-up on Buell............two-up at 175lbs. each on Venturer1100...............the higher in elevation the worst it gets for two air pumps as opposed to four smaller ones...............yeppers.

[Pat Kelly]

I came-up on the same Buell Thunder (whatever size that is) on 2 seperate occasions.
First time I was on my XL250 and he would roar away (open pipe) and I'd roll-up to him at the next redlight, about 3 times. On the 3rd time he looked over and grinned and said "wanna run em?" I pointed to the dirt field next to us and said "Sure". We both had a laugh.
Two years later we met-up again and I was on my E (full-dressed). He tried to impress me with his "thunder" but all he saw was my taillight.
As Webb alluded to, I think Mr Thunder was still green two years later.

[ZXDavid]

Actually some of these latter model Buells are putting out 80 plus rear wheel horsepower so beware!

[Crazcnuk]

Yes, but what does a Buell weigh?

It's like my Friends Royal Star. He has a 1300cc V4 @ over 100hp, but weighs around 800lbs. I don't think he'll be any match for the XS, but time will tell.

[Pain]

I dunno, I have a friend who is an excellent rider, and puts in some track time to improve his street skills. Not drag strip, the tracks with the corners. I have a hard time keeping up with him on a 2002 FZ1, and we both know his Buell (xb12, I believe, the big engine) is much, much faster.

That said, it could be we are getting more out of our machines than teh average buell rider, but I am thinking with a skilled rider it would be different.

Not that I am getting one. I love my xs.

[ZXDavid]

You better read this.
http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/146_...000/index.html

[xsscooters]

buel

I have absolutely wasted my friends Buel with my 78 Z1R in roll ons standing start corners you name it...

[79XS11F]

The Buel in any size is a nice piece of work and a nice ride to boot. However an XS11 in good tune, with an experienced rider on board should have no problems displaying its tail light to the Buel rider.
Rob

[ZXDavid]

Re: buel

[QUOTE]Originally posted by xsscooters
I have absolutely wasted my friends Buel with my 78 Z1R in roll ons standing start corners you name it... [/QUOTE

78 Z1R huh. I bought one of those new in 79. My dealer dropped the bike off my house in the crate and I put her together myself. Got any pics?

[Pat Kelly]

Experience has a lot to do with it. On really twisty, I mean REALLY twisty roads I could outrun my roommates 900 Ninja with my 400 Honda Hawk.
I'd been riding and racing my Hawk for 5 years and the Ninja was new to my roommate.
Of course it the road was even moderately straight he'd leave me in the dust.

[fredintoon]

Horses for courses

Unlike the XS1100, Buells go round corners. Choose a straight road.
Fred Hill, S'toon.

[Crazcnuk]

Heh, and what's a flatlander know about corners?