The engineering brilliance of Erik Buell has never really been in doubt, but the Buell 1125R was one of the more dubious models produced from a design point of view. This Magpul Ronin take on the 1125R might not be any more convincing than the 1125R, but it certainly makes you stop and think about the possibilities of superbike custom models.

The Magpul Ronin 1125R takes off the original bodywork and adds a girder set-up and integrated subframe, tailpiece and airbox cover. The idea stemmed from the excitement over Buell’s water-cooled superbike and then disappointment at how it turned out. Magpul co-owner, Michael Berry, says: “We liked what Erik Buell was doing - thinking outside of convention - but he was so function driven in his design that it left a lot to be desired from an industrial design standpoint.”

So when Buell was shut down by Harley Davidson, the guys at Magpul got their hands on a few Buell 1125R’s and set to work. Results include a new linkage fork and radiator, Penske monoshock, extra trail on the fork, and plenty of work up front to change what the rider sees at the front of the bike. A new small subframe and cast aluminium tail piece have been added, which contribute to the weight loss in the bike. Check it all out over on Hell For Leather.

Continue reading: Magpul Ronin: Buell 1125R custom built

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Buell’s new-look racing company has sold its first race bikes to the Pegasus Race Team, who will use them in the European Sound of Thunder Series. The two bikes are 1190RR-B European spec superbikes, and will join other bikes, the 1125R and XB, in support classes.

2009 Sound of Thunder champion, Harald Kitsch will ride the new bikes, and Buell is hoping this will be the first success story for the new chapter in the company history. Erik Buell says:

“We are extremely pleased that the Pegasusrace team will be the first team in the world to get the new 1190RR-B. Over the years, I’ve been very impressed with every aspect of their organization and I know they will do well,” said Erik Buell of Erik Buell Racing. “We’ve been working very hard to develop this bike and get our race shop set up and organized as we begin to showcase the finest race parts and technology we can deliver without restriction.”

Buell 1125R

Source | Motorcyclist

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Take a look at extreme rider Craig Jones at Lake Dellen in Sweden to see how fast his modified Buell 1125R could go on ice.

Here’s what Jones had to say after hitting 238 km/h (148 mph):

“I firmly believe that your head is the biggest limiting factor in pushing to the edge. The less you think about the risks, the further you can push yourself. So I kept it simple. I just put the bike into gear, tucked down and went as fast as I could.”

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