Buell 1125R

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Buell 1125R
Manufacturer	Buell
Production	2008-present
Class	Sportbike
Engine	Helicon: liquid-cooled 72° V-twin, 1124.9 cc, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Finger followers, shims 12.3:1 compression ratio Bore x stroke: 103.00 mm x 67.50 mm, DDFI III fuel injection, 6-hole-injectors, Dual 61 mm down draft throttle bodies, pressurized RAM Air intake, dry-sump lubrication
Power	146 hp (109 kW) @ 9,800 rpm
Torque	82 lb·ft (111 N·m) @ 8,000 rpm
Transmission	6-speed, Belt drive, HVA Slipper clutch
Suspension	front: Fully adjustable 47 mm Showa inverted fork, 120 mm suspension travel rear: Fully adjustable Showa coil over monoshock, 127 mm suspension travel
Brakes	Front: ZTL2 8-piston rim-mounted 375 mm single disc Rear: Two-piston 240 mm disc
Tires	Pirelli Diablo Corsa III Front: 120/70 ZR-17 @ 3.50 x 17" Rear: 180/55 ZR-17 @ 5.50 x 17"
Rake, Trail	Rake 21.0° Trail 3.3 in (84 mm)
Wheelbase	54.6 in (1387 mm)
Dimensions	L 78.6 in (1996 mm) W 28.2 in (716 mm)
Seat height	30.5 in (775 mm)
Weight	375 lb (170 kg) (dry), 456 lb (207 kg) (wet)
Fuel capacity	5.3 gal. (20.1 l)
Related	Buell Firebolt XB12R
Similar	Aprilia RSV1000R BMW S1000RR Ducati 1098 Honda CBR1000RR Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R KTM 1190 RC8 MV Agusta F4 1000 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Yamaha YZF-R1

The Buell 1125R is a sportbike manufactured by Buell Motorcycle Company in the United States. It was introduced in July of 2007 for the 2008 model year.

It is powered by a 1125 cc Helicon V-twin engine produced by Rotax (or BRP-Rotax) of Austria. This liquid-cooled engine has a V angle of 72 degrees and produces a reported 146 hp (109 kW), with a maximum rpm limit of 10,500.^[1]

The 72 degree included angle in this engine is a change from previous V-twins from this manufacturer which are 90° (Ducati, Suzuki, Aprilia) or 60° (Aprilia, Can-Am), or 45° (Harley-Davidson Evolution) engines. VOXAN is also using 72° V-twins.

The MSRP of Buell 1125R is $11,995.00 as of year 2008.^[2]