Torn between 1125R or 1125CR You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. Of course, Buell’s new 1125CR is faster than even my wildest fantasies for that old two-stroke. BMW K1300R vs Buell 1125CR This isn’t, perhaps, the most awaited sportsbike shootout ever. The 1125R always feels planted. We doubt if too many BMW loyalists would ever leave their beloved Bavarian machines and switch over to Buell, while fans of the all-American Buell aren’t very likely to ever defect to the BMW camp. Buell 1125R Motorcycle Discussion Forum & Bulletin Board. And, yes, it's dramatically better and more adjustable. Edit: it's an 09 with 14k miles 2 owners The 2009 and 2010 Buell 1125 motorcycles (the 1125R and the 1125CR) are notorious for their charging system issues. Ask the affable Erik why he built the new 1125R and he says: "This is the bike I've always wanted to build for the last 20 years. They are very different bikes. 2009 Buell 1125CR - First Ride Truth be told, the Buell 1125R superbike introduced last year left a few things to be desired. The OEM clutch on the 1125r isn't really a slipper clutch at all. I was told the stator was replaced at 3k miles. EBR has a lot of parts available that are identified as having been installed in a power train, test run, then disassembled and sold for … The big thing for me with the 1125R is the cornering. We've been successful with air-cooled engines, but using a liquid-cooled motor means we have finally become a full-blown sportsbike manufacturer." The suter clutch is available on 1125r bikes, BTW. That being said it sounds like a great bike. The only drawback of the Suter is it's service-intensive if you really want it to perform it's best. Welcome to the Buell 1125R & 1125CR Superbike Board, the place on BadWeB for all Buell 1125R/CR Motorcycle Topics of Discussion. By Buell I mean both Buell the company and Buell the man. I have the opportunity to buy a Buell 1125r for $3k but I am worried about reliability and cost of ownership. In 2009, the stator output was increased, and due to the use of a shunt-style regulator, this lead to higher stator temperatures. Buell took a page from the simplicity of design of the XB streetfighter models and applied the iconic stripped-down philosophy to the company’s first and only liquid-cooled sportbike, the 1125R. Like the Buell 1125R and its naked 1125CR brother, this forum is high performance, so watch your throttle and remember to check your engine coolant. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. I wouldn't want to choose between either. My Firebolt doesn't tip into a corner as easily as the 1125R and I can't get a setup on the Firebolt that works well in rough corners. 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