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

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In the news of Harley Davidson killing off Buell, many a comment on the internet was about how fans would love to see Buell get a chance at racing, properly. In a kind of consolation prize from Harley, but one which we hope will kick some dust in their eyes, the Buell name will live on in a racing capacity only, and we won’t be seeing any road bikes.

Erik Buell will head up the new Erik Buell Racing company, to be based at the Buell factory in Wisconsin, which will also retain some of the workers from Buell that were looking at losing their jobs on Harley Davidson closing production. The new Erik Buell Racing company will supply the Buell 1125R to racing teams.

The new business is being supported by Harley Davidson, and hopefully we should see some new racing developments and technology come out of the Erik Buell Racing initiative. The Buell 1125R is homologated for the Pro-Racing circuit and as long as its specifications comply with the rules, it can be used in racing. More details in the press release, and a video, after the jump.

Buell 1125R

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Buell will cease production at the end of this month, and this video is the “thank you” note from the company to its employees, suppliers, distributors and dealership network. October 30 therefore, marks the close of the Buell story, commenced in 1983 and owned by Harley Davidson since 1998. This is an emotional time for the Buell brand, and we would hope still to see them round the traps in the future. For now our congratulations on a good job done, and our commiserations at seeing a great bike exit the stage, go to Erik Buell and his team.

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Here’s the new, amazing Buell 1125 CR, twin cylinder weapon from Erik Buell, defined as the “the vision of a cafè racer of the 21st century”.

It is equipped with a Helicon V 72° engine, with 164 hp at 9,800 revs/min and 11Nm of torque. It weighs 170 kg, with a wheel base of 1389 mm, longer fork and shortened six speed transmission. Electronic ignition guarantees greater response in acceleration, clutch and the pressured 12 litre airbox. Available in two stand-out colours including red and black, the Buell sells for around 12,190 euros.

In addition to improvements in the engine, the 2009 1125 R should also see some new design, in Arctic White with lovely blue wheels and plexiglass.

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