What? Ahead of the technology curve? Why because they use brakes attached to the wheels? If you've tried them you know that the SV's brakes feel better. Radial mount brakes are "technology" in my opinion. Buell's brakes are cool, but they don't seem any better, only different.NickyG said:you got to hand it to buell - they are way ahead of the curve technology wise - i'm sure bike makers will be following soon
go ahead haters ...
Oh dont go there seriously... I really dont want to turn this into an arguement... Its a purpose built bike.... It was made to carve corners, not smoke a race-ready SS bike on the track, realize its purpose, and how its feature accentuate that.... DAMN. :?Nimbus said:What? Ahead of the technology curve? Why because they use brakes attached to the wheels? If you've tried them you know that the SV's brakes feel better. Radial mount brakes are "technology" in my opinion. Buell's brakes are cool, but they don't seem any better, only different.NickyG said:you got to hand it to buell - they are way ahead of the curve technology wise - i'm sure bike makers will be following soon
go ahead haters ...
And how about that tech laden engine? That sucker positively bristles with tech. Oil in the swingarm, gas in the frame? OK, pretty cool, but is it any better or is it just different? I salute the guy for thinking out of the box, but The Motor Company has handcuffed him so badly that the bikes come out as odd, but not better in any meaningful way.
And you are wrong. What defines high-tech? Does it need sensors in the tires? No, it has to have an ingenious approach to create a great handling bike with a motor that has a perfect powerband for sitting in 3rd gear hitting twisties... For god sakes people, watch the videos on the Buell site, and then go ride one.Novadesigns said:I think the argument was againbst the statement that Buells are high tech bikes. I agree, they aren't.
I don't mean to push buttons here or start an argument, but I have ridden one. I walked away brutally disappointed. If Buells are meant to carve corners, then why aren't they faster on short tracks with tons of corners. I rented a CBR600 RR at my last track day and rode all day with a competently ridden XB12. There was no contest. If he was in front leaving the pit, I could easily, easily out corner him in any corner on the track. On the very brief straights, the CBR was right with him until I hit about 13K and went right by. Why a SS600 could seriously gap an XB 12 on a track with a limited straight makes me wonder what the Buell is for. The bikes look cool, and sound cool, but they aren't the ultimate anything (street bike, corner carver, etc.). Again, I respect Erik Buell, I think his bikes look sweet, and I can see the appeal of an American bike. But you'd never get me off of my 650 for anything Buell makes right now. Oh, and I never got my free knee pucks from my demo ride...Yellow Nudist said:And you are wrong. What defines high-tech? Does it need sensors in the tires? No, it has to have an ingenious approach to create a great handling bike with a motor that has a perfect powerband for sitting in 3rd gear hitting twisties... For god sakes people, watch the videos on the Buell site, and then go ride one.Novadesigns said:I think the argument was againbst the statement that Buells are high tech bikes. I agree, they aren't.
Nimbus said:I don't mean to push buttons here or start an argument, but I have ridden one. I walked away brutally disappointed. If Buells are meant to carve corners, then why aren't they faster on short tracks with tons of corners. I rented a CBR600 RR at my last track day and rode all day with a competently ridden XB12. There was no contest. If he was in front leaving the pit, I could easily, easily out corner him in any corner on the track. On the very brief straights, the CBR was right with him until I hit about 13K and went right by. Why a SS600 could seriously gap an XB 12 on a track with a limited straight makes me wonder what the Buell is for. The bikes look cool, and sound cool, but they aren't the ultimate anything (street bike, corner carver, etc.). Again, I respect Erik Buell, I think his bikes look sweet, and I can see the appeal of an American bike. But you'd never get me off of my 650 for anything Buell makes right now. Oh, and I never got my free knee pucks from my demo ride...Yellow Nudist said:And you are wrong. What defines high-tech? Does it need sensors in the tires? No, it has to have an ingenious approach to create a great handling bike with a motor that has a perfect powerband for sitting in 3rd gear hitting twisties... For god sakes people, watch the videos on the Buell site, and then go ride one.Novadesigns said:I think the argument was againbst the statement that Buells are high tech bikes. I agree, they aren't.
:shock: I briefly looked at buells in the paper, and it seemed like they were available used for a good price. I'd heard that they didn't resell well and that was part of what kept people from buying brand new ones.soundman said:Man what a hornets nets I've stirred up..
The reason that I'm even considering the buell is that I love all bikes.... I love my SVS but if the buell handled better i would defintely be interested. From what I'm seeing though I'm just not sure that I wanna sell my bike and pony up an extra 2 large for a bike I'm not sure is gonna be better.
The bike is from an individual so I'm gonna see if I can talk him out of a weekend swap. One more thing that makes me want to swap bikes is depreciation. I just hate seeing my bike worth less and less every month. The buells seem to hold their value much better.