Buell Motorbike’s Fashionable FXR-Impressed Tremendous Cruiser
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A resurrected Michigan-based Buell Motorbike has teamed up with Lengthy Seashore, California’s Roland Sands Design to provide a brand new fashionable FXR-inspired cruiser. Introducing the Buell Motorbike Tremendous Cruiser. Buell says it expects it to be obtainable as a 2025 mannequin at an estimated worth of $20,000. Will probably be obtainable for buy each at Buell sellers and in a direct-to-consumer format.
“Invoice Melvin [Buell Motorcycle president] approached me about constructing a brilliant cruiser,” Roland Sands stated. “I don’t assume that was the title but, but it surely was type of like, ‘Hey, what are you able to do with the brand new Buell motor?’”
What does the way forward for Buell bikes seem like? That was the query Buell requested Roland.
“So I drew up the sketch and I used to be like, ‘I believe that that is in all probability the suitable factor for, you recognize, for the two-wheeled tradition proper now. I believe that is the suitable factor.’ I did one sketch and I despatched it over. And he was like, ‘Construct that bike!’ So it was type of serendipitous I assume.”
“I’ve all the time needed to construct a motorcycle on this model that had a superbike-level engine and suspension componentry,” Sands stated. “We tried to make the most of as a lot of the unique Buell as we may.”
The Tremendous Cruiser is powered by Buell’s tried-and-true 1,190cc V-twin with a six-speed transmission and built-in slipper clutch. It additionally makes use of the thick aluminum swingarm, 17-inch wheels, inverted fork, and distinctive perimeter-style entrance brake.
“And as you possibly can see, chances are you’ll really feel that this silhouette is acquainted to you. And that’s not by mistake,” Sands defined in regard to its Harley-Davidson FXR-inspired styling from the late ‘80s and early ‘90s.
“We have been deeply impressed by Harley-Davidson’s FXR—particularly the dealing with of it,” Roland continued. “It was a terrific bike. Erik Buell was concerned with it. He was concerned with getting the FXR to be what it was. Which turned it into such an iconic bike…and a motorcycle that also in the present day persons are actually into. And doubtlessly, it is likely one of the best-handling Harley-Davidsons that’s ever been constructed from the cruiser perspective. We wish to reap the benefits of that heritage, that historical past, that reference to Buell.”
Sands stated the Tremendous Cruiser is a sporty V-twin cruiser designed for motorcyclists who worth efficiency.
“In the event you’ve by no means ridden a motorcycle with this model earlier than, it’s extra like driving a motocross bike than it’s a cruiser,” Sands advised us. “While you sit on it, the way in which the foot controls are, the way in which the hand controls are. Every thing is the place it actually feels prefer it must be to be aggressive and trip aggressively. It makes you’re feeling like a gangster whenever you trip the bike.
“That’s why individuals love driving membership bikes. That’s why they’re as well-liked as they’re. As a result of they provide you a sure really feel. And that’s what this bike is about greater than anything. It’s the way it makes you’re feeling whenever you get on it.
“It’s completely different from leaping on like a [1290] Tremendous Duke—or perhaps a 790 [Duke]. While you leap on a Hooligan racebike, or like a Hooligan-style streetbike. It feels a sure manner. This simply makes you’re feeling like a gangster, dude. And for me that’s half the rationale why individuals trip bikes. As a result of they wish to be badasses. And this bike makes you’re feeling that manner.”
Sands stated the Tremendous Cruiser weighs round 450 kilos, with a claimed 175 hp. “It’s 450 kilos proper now. We may make the bike lighter. However that was like, constructing it and being conservative with all the pieces. It doesn’t have tremendous light-weight chromoly tubing.
“My staff did a spectacular job of getting this bike collectively,” Sands stated. “Jacob [Stark, Buell Motorcycle engineer/project lead] as a liaison between Buell and us getting all of the geometry appropriate. Aaron [Boss] and Cam [Brewer] are each the very best relating to constructing one of these bike. As a result of we race baggers, and if you recognize something about racing baggers, they’re horrible.
“However you can also make them unbelievable in case you pay sufficient consideration to them,” Sands added with a smile. “In order that’s [the approach] we type of took that very same perspective with this bike. And we already began with a motorcycle that was a unbelievable dealing with bike. So we nearly needed to dumb it all the way down to make it extra of a cruiser.
“So we relaxed the geometry, it’s 27 levels. We reached like a cheerful medium. I imply, I rode the bike all day yesterday, and it’s unbelievable,” Sands said. “It’s simply probably the most enjoyable bikes I’ve ever ridden. It’s nimble, it turns very well. It stops on a dime. These brakes are loopy good. Not everyone loves a fringe brake. It’s a futuristic tackle brakes. However the factor stops like, on a dime. It simply does all the pieces it’s alleged to do. All I needed to do was simply trip up the coast and simply overlook in regards to the world for a short time.”
2025 Buell Motorbike Tremendous Cruiser Technical Specs and Value
| PRICE | $20,000 (estimated) |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 1,190cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled 72-degree V-twin; 8-valve |
| BORE x STROKE | 106.0 x 67.5mm |
| COMPRESSION RATIO | 13.4:1 |
| FUEL DELIVERY | Digital gasoline injection w/ 2 port injectors, 2 showerhead injectors |
| CLUTCH | Moist, multiplate slipper; hydraulic actuation |
| TRANSMISSION/FINAL DRIVE | 6-speed/chain |
| FRAME | Metal |
| FRONT SUSPENSION | TBD |
| REAR SUSPENSION | TBD |
| FRONT BRAKE | 8-piston inside-out caliper, 386mm perimeter rotor |
| REAR BRAKE | 2-piston Hayes efficiency caliper, 220mm disc |
| WHEELS, FRONT/REAR | Forged aluminum; 17 x 3.5 in. / 17 x 6.0 in. |
| TIRES, FRONT/REAR | TBD |
| RAKE/TRAIL | 27.0°/TBD in. |
| WHEELBASE | TBD |
| SEAT HEIGHT | TBD |
| FUEL CAPACITY | TBD |
| CLAIMED WEIGHT | 450 lb. |
| WARRANTY | TBD |
| CONTACT | buellmotorcycle.com |
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