View Full Version : XB12Ss - LONG BUELL?


Dogmann
19th September 2005, 16:03
Can someone tell me something about this bike? Is it alot longer and taller? Is the riding postion as cramped as a standard 12Scg or 12S? Anyone rideone yet? Opinions please........

jack82
19th September 2005, 16:17
Rode all the new Buells yesterday.......went to a bike expo and they had the HD and Buell demo fleets


there...........

I'm 6ft 1 and still found the Buell long cramped........my mate is about 5ft 10 and he had no problem with it........I reckon I could ride it for about an hour then I'd have to get off and stretch my legs........It's a typical Buell though.....a whole lotta fun.........

The new Ulysses was more my style........plenty of room,comfy seat and good riding position........

We had a ball........spent all morning doing wheelies

sp 883
24th November 2005, 04:16
It's about 2" longer, not sure about the height and the steering geometry has changed to "relax" the bike a bit.

If you are truly interested tae out a test ride. You won't be dissapointed!

sp 883
24th November 2005, 04:16
It's about 2" longer, not sure about the height and the steering geometry has changed to "relax" the bike a bit.

If you are truly interested take out a test ride. You won't be dissapointed!

SierraBiker
26th November 2005, 12:15
Yup, 2" longer wheelbase.
Also the Rake went from 21 to 22 degrees. trail from 3.3" to 4.7". Fuel tank is now 4.4 gallons instead of 3.7. And it also gained 5 lbs to 400.
In last month's (nov.) issue of "motorcyclist" is a one page first ride story. They seemed to be happy with the changes.