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11.01.2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Paul James (414) 343-8735
paul.james@harley-davidson.com
PRODUCTION OF 1125R LAUNCHES NEW ERA OF BUELL
SPORTBIKES
First Liquid-Cooled V-Twin Buell Rolls off the Assembly Line in East
Troy, Wisconsin
EAST TROY, Wis. (November 1, 2007) - The Buell
Motorcycle Company celebrated a major milestone this week as it started up
a new age of sportbikes with the production of the first Buell 1125R
motorcycle at its factory in East Troy, Wis.
Turning a new corner into the superbike category,
the all-new Buell 1125R delivers a true balance of street and track
performance. Designed with a passion for the elements that have defined
Buell motorcycles for 25 years, the 1125R offers power, handling and
agility that will take riders to a new level of sportbike riding. The
1125R joins the XB and Blast as a third Buell motorcycle platform. The
first 1125R motorcycles are expected to arrive at U.S. Buell dealers in
November. The serial number one Buell 1125R will become part of Buell's
history, saved for the Harley-Davidson Museum, which opens in 2008.
"Seeing the first 1125R come off the line
marks the start of a significant new era for everyone at Buell," said
Erik Buell, chairman and chief technical officer at Buell Motorcycle
Company. "The 1125R is designed and built from the rider down to take
Buell to a new performance level. As we look forward, we will continue to
embrace and enhance our fundamental vision of motorcycle design that
offers the ultimate riding experience."
The Buell 1125R experience begins with power, and
adds an artful combination of engine performance, precise-and-agile
handling, advanced aerodynamics, and superior rider environment and
control. Packaged with distinctive styling that leaves many mechanical
components exposed, the 1125R leads with an all-new front fairing and
radiator cowling which provides superior aerodynamics, rider comfort and
efficient air flow. The 1125R delivers race-inspired agility and handling,
while holding to the three principles of the Buell Trilogy of Technology -
chassis rigidity, low unsprung weight and mass centralization.
The Buell 1125R Helicon engine is a new 1125cc DOHC
V-Twin, the first liquid-cooled engine to power a street-legal Buell
motorcycle. The Helicon engine is rated at 146 crankshaft horsepower, and
is designed to deliver optimized usable power. Its V-Twin design retains
the styling and character that has always defined the Buell riding
experience.
Buell will celebrate its 25th Anniversary in 2008
with special motorcycle badging, as well as a variety of events July 2-6,
2008 in Wisconsin. (see www.buell.com for more details)
Buell Motorcycle Company, a subsidiary of
Harley-Davidson, Inc., produces premium sport performance motorcycles,
motorcycle parts, accessories and apparel. To learn more about Buell
motorcycles, visit your local Buell dealer and experience the aggressive
attitude, style and performance only found on board a Buell. For the Buell
dealer nearest you, pull into www.buell.com
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