Thinking (Changing bike ?)

[NAPA121]

I am thinking of upgrading my sv650 to a Buell XB12Ss.

Any views positive or negative?

I know it's not an SV but it is a V-twin still.

They look sooooooo sweet.

Cheers

I've heard they accelerate like freight trains and are amazing in the twisites. Not ridden one though.

Thinking is dangerous, don't do it. I hurt myself the last time I did some thinking!

Buell is a razor sharp steering wheely machine................with a Hardly Dangerous engine.

Not my cup of tea but they sound good. Tichy size as well, makes an SV look like an articulated lorry!!

[dizzyblonde]

they are very twitchy and go like the clappers. my blokes got a raptor and his mate a buell, last time we were on m-way together it looked like a game of roadrash jailbreak!!! I wasn't going to even try

I keep looking at those Buells myself too. V. tempted

I test rode one once.

Awesome engine and noise in my opinion. Although the one i rode had a full race kit on.

Handled amazingly. Would lift the front end in most gears without complaining or using much effort.

I still want one

I rode a 2004 XB12S once. They shake less than a Harley Sportster but more than most other bikes. I adore the low end power, crazy looks, and sound but didn't like how unstable the bike felt until I got used to it. The bike wasn't UNstable, it just felt that way and I had to spend quite a while on it before I really felt like I was turly in control. Once I did get in the groove, turns were a blast! The upright seating makes it fun even in seriously thick traffic too.

I really like it, it is everything you'd want from a hooligan/streetfighter (my favorites) but it has it's ups and downs. I like being hit by the wind, but I wouldn't take it long-distance touring or ever ride two-up for very long (granted I never actually took anyone else on the bike as it was not mine-so I could be wrong). The gauges are also hard to read during the day-time too. The clutch is also VERY stiff. I would argue that it's about as stiff as my 1979 Sportster (which actually left my muscles sore after a long ride). I liked the clutch because it encouraged only two types of riding-insanely fast or cruiser slow. You will likely be tired after riding it, but won't care since you're likely to have a blast.

I would probably buy one (or the XB9) if I had more money.

Originally Posted by Jester666

Tichy size as well

Yup, remember that the Ss (or Lightning Long) is slightly longer and higher, can't remember how much. Try the 12S if you're a shortie like me

my mate's got a xb12r and he loves it to bits

[NAPA121]

Took the xb12ss for a test ride

Bloody loved it

Have ordered one..Cant wait.

Wheelie