Want a new 1190RS superbike from Erik Buell Racing? According to pricing released on the company’s new website, it’ll only set you back $39,999 US.
The company’s new site does more than just show off the beautiful 1190RS – it also gives some hints of what’s to come for Mr. Buell in his drive to build and sell innovative motorcycles. Not only does the site list specs and pricing for the new superbike, it also indicates that RX, SX, and AX models are under development. We’re betting this means we should expect an adventure bike, a naked bike, and a track bike in the future, similar to Buell’s old lineup when he worked for Harley-Davidson.
1190RS Specifications
Engine
| Type | Liquid-cooled V-twin |
| Bore/Stroke | 106 x 67.5 mm |
| Displacement | 1,190 cc |
| Compression Ratio | 13.6:1 |
| Fuel Delivery | Dual 61 mm throttle bodies |
| Peak Torque | 97 lb-ft @ 9,400 rpm |
| Peak Horsepower | 175 hp @ 9,750 rpm |
Dimensions
| Seat Height | 775 mm (30.5″) |
| Rake | 22 degrees |
| Trail | 86 mm |
| Lean Angle | 55 degrees |
| Front Tire | 120/70R- 17 |
| Rear Tire | 190/55R-17 |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.1 litres |
| Wet Weight (No Fuel) | 167 kg (389 lb) |
Chassis
| Frame | Aluminum frame with integral fuel reservoir |
| Swingarm | Optimized stiffness aluminum |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm Öhlins inverted fork, adjustable compression damping, rebound damping adjustable spring preload |
| Rear Suspension | Öhlins fully adjustable TTX coil over monoshock with remote reservoir |
| Front Brake | ISO finned rotor, 8-piston caliper with cooling duct |
2012 1190RS
| Colors | Abraxas Inferno, Boreas Frost, Burnt Armor or Pitch Black |
| MSRP | $39,999 |
| Carbon Package | Add $4,000 |
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I want some of what Erik Buell’s smoking, ’cause it must be some good shit! $40k for a Buell? It’s nice, but not that nice. And a new BMW will probably still spank it. Best of luck to him.