2009 Buell 1125CR
 
Naked styling and clubman-style handlebars
give a respectful nod to the nostalgic era of Café
Racers, but styled in a thoroughly modern package.
A 146-hp liquid-cooled V-Twin engine is geared down
for optimum acceleration.
Sinister styling. Sophisticated technology.
The 1125CR, Erik Buell’s 21st century interpretation
of the classic Café Racer, is a new motorcycle
that defies convention. Positioned behind the black-anodised,
tapered aluminium handlebars and streamlined headlight
and flyscreen, the rider has a wide-open view forward
that intensifies the sensation of speed. At 170kg,
the 1125CR is the lightest litre-class naked street
motorcycle on the market, and combined with 146
horsepower, it offers the best power-to-weight ratio
in the category.
The Buell 1125CR offers liquid-cooled
technology and responsive handling from a proven
platform based on the Buell Trilogy of Tech principles.
The Buell Helicon™ 1125 powertrain provides
the foundation for this riding experience. This
1125cc DOHC V-Twin engine features a compact, 72-degree
design and is rated at 146 crankshaft horsepower
and 82 ft. lbs. / 111 Nm of peak torque. Buell DDFI3
closed-loop EFI produces smooth throttle operation
and better fuel economy. A ram-air system pressurises
the 12-litre air box for a gain in peak performance.
Twin side mounted radiators within aerodynamic
cowlings lower the centre of gravity and centralise
mass. The exhaust system features a large-volume
muffler mounted below the engine to optimise cg
location and mass centralisation. An HVA (Hydraulic
Vacuum Assist) Slipper Action clutch features hydraulic
actuation from the hand control with assistance
from engine vacuum for lighter clutch effort. Low
76/27 (2.815:1) final-drive gearing produces outstanding
acceleration.
The engine is rigid-mounted as a
structural component of the Buell Intuitive Response
Chassis (IRC) that has outstanding torsional stiffness,
yet is compliant in the planes required to help
absorb mid-corner chatter, and
doubles as a 20.1 litre fuel reservoir. To enhance
control under acceleration, the cast-aluminium swingarm
is 5mm longer than the Buell 1125R swingarm. Showa®
47mm inverted forks and a Showa rear shock absorber
are both fully adjustable. Positive braking performance
is provided by the Buell ZTL2 front
brake system. The rear brake caliper is mounted
directly to the inner surface of the swing arm and
weighs 0.7kg less than a typical rear-brake design.
All this performance is packaged
in a motorcycle that is visually stunning. A narrow
headlight pod incorporates a clipped flyscreen,
while a hard cowl covers the passenger seat section.
The blacked-out frame and chassis components contrast
with red highlights on the front brake caliper,
wheel rims and rear shock spring. The Buell 1125CR
will be offered with Racing Red or Midnight Black
bodywork. For riders who prefer our traditional
streetfighter bar we are launching a new black annodised
handlebar as a P&A offering –
contact your local authorised dealer for further
details and availability.
Buell 1125CR highlights
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Buell Helicon 1125 liquid-cooled
72-degree V-Twin engine
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146 peak hp / 148 PS / 109 kW
@ 9800 rpm (per EU Standard
EC95/1)
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82 ft. lbs. / 111 Nm peak torque
at 8000 rpm (per EU Standard EC95/1)
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Large-volume muffler with Helmholtz
chamber
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DDFI III Electronic Fuel Injection
ECM
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Ram-air pressurised air box
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Twin side-mount radiators
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HVA (Hydraulic Vacuum Assist)
Slipper Action clutch
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ZTL2 8-piston front brake
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Fully adjustable 47mm Showa inverted
fork
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Fully adjustable Showa rear shock
absorber
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Fuel-in Frame 20.1 litre capacity
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Dry Weight: 170kg
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Wheelbase: 1385mm
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Seat height: 775mm
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Pirelli® Diablo® Corsa
III tyres
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Pre-wired for easy installation
of accessory Heated Grips
2009 Buell 1125CR Specifications
Brakes:
Front ...............................................ZTL²™
brake, 8-piston, 4 pads, fi xed caliper,
.............................. 375 mm single-sided,
inside out, stainless steel, fl oating disc
Rear .............Two-piston, direct mount caliper;
240 mm, stainless steel, fi xed disc
Front Fork5 .....................47 mm Showa®
inverted forks with adjustable compression
........................................................damping,
rebound damping and spring preload
Rear Shock5 ............................ Showa®
coil-over monoshock with external piggyback
.......................................................
reservoir and adjustable compression damping,
.......................................................................rebound
damping and spring preload
Suspension Travel
Front (mm) ..................................................................................................120
Rear (mm) ...................................................................................................127
Frame .............................................................Black
aluminium frame, fuel in frame
Performance
Engine Torque (EU Standard EC95/1) ......................111
Nm / 82 ft. lbs. @ 8000 rpm
Horsepower (EU Standard EC95/1) .............. 146
hp / 148 PS / 109 kW @ 9800 rpm
Electrics
Charging .................................................37-amp,
permanent magnet, three-phase,
...............................................solid-state
regulator (500W@7000 rpm, 500W peak)
Starting ..............................................................900W
electric with one-way clutch
Lights (as per country regulation):
Headlamps ....................... Six-bulb headlamp
system with daylight running mode,
................................. 35-watt [H8] 70-watt
low beam (Two bulbs, 35-watt each),
.....................................140-watt high
beam (70-watt low beam with addditional
...................................................................................
two bulbs, 35-watt each)
Tail/Stop Lights .....................................................................................5W/21W
Turn Signal Lights .............................................................
LED manual canceling
License Plate Light .......................................................................................5W
Styling/Convenience
Instruments ................................. Instrument
cluster with ODIS (Onboard Diagnostic
.............................................. Information
System) featuring analog tachometer with
..........................................integrated
shift light, digital speedometer on LED display,
.................................... odometer, ODIS
service code display, 4-digit security system
................................. with ignition immobiliser,
lap timer (records up to 99 lap times)
......................................... and splits,
ambient air temperature, coolant temperature,
..............................................average
and instantaneous fuel consumption, miles to
................................... next service display,
low fuel (plus miles traveled on reserve);
.....................................................................high
beam, neutral, turn signals; clock
Colours
Midnight Black; Racing Red
Warranty
2 Year, unlimited mileage warranty (Europe);
1 Year Buell Assistance roadside assistance (Europe)
Dimensions
Length (mm)2 .................................................................................................2066
Seat Height (Laden, mm)3 .................................................................................778
Ground Clearance (mm)2 ..................................................................................138
Rake at steering head (°) / Trail (mm)3 ..........................................................21
/ 84
Fork Angle (°)3 ...................................................................................................21
Lean Angles
Soft Contact, Degrees Right ...........................................................................48
Soft Contact, Degrees Left .............................................................................48
Hard Contact, Degrees Right ..........................................................................50
Hard Contact, Degrees Left ............................................................................50
Wheelbase (mm)2 ...........................................................................................1385
Fuel Capacity (litres) ........................................................................................
20.1
Oil Capacity (litres) ............................................................................................
2.6
Dry Weight (kg) ................................................................................................170
Powertrain
Engine .................................................
Helicon™ liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 72° V-Twin
Displacement (cu.cm) .....................................................................................1125
Bore x Stroke (mm) ................................................................................103
x 67.5
Fuel System .................. Dual 61 mm down draft
throttle bodies, DDFI III fuel injection
Compression Ratio .......................................................................................
12.3:1
Exhaust ..........................................Tuned,
tri-pass resonance chamber with integral
.....................................................
helmholtz tuning and mass-centralised mounting
Intake ..........................................Zero-resistance
airbox, pressurized RAM air intake
Wheels/Tyres
Tyres
Front ........................................................Pirelli®
Diablo® Corsa III 120/70 ZR-17
Rear ........................................................
Pirelli® Diablo® Corsa III 180/55 ZR-17
Wheels
Colour ............................................................................................
Velvacoat Black
Front ....................................................................6-spoke,
ZTL™ cast aluminium
.........................................................................................................17”
x 3.5”
Rear .............................................................................6-spoke,
cast aluminium
.........................................................................................................17”
x 5.5”
Drivetrain
Primary Drive ..................................................................
Helical Gear, 1.806:1 ratio
Final Drive6 ........................................
Constant path, 14mm pitch aramid-reinforced
.......................... Veyance® Hibrex®
belt with Flexten® Plus technology, 2.815:1 ratio
Clutch ...............................Wet, multi-plate,
Hydraulic Vacuum Assist (HVA) slipper –
.................................................................action
clutch, hydraulic clutch lever effort
Transmission .................................................................
6-speed, straight cut gears
Gear Ratios:
1st ............................................................................................................
2.46
2nd ...........................................................................................................
1.75
3rd ............................................................................................................
1.38
4th ............................................................................................................
1.17
5th ............................................................................................................
1.04
6th ............................................................................................................
0.96
Footnotes
- Buell reserves the right to discontinue models
or change specifi cations at any time without incurring
any obligations. Vehicle specifi cations may vary
from country to country depending on local laws.
Some models are not available in certain countries.
- Unladen, wet confi guration (no rider, all fl
uids).
- Laden, wet confi guration (design rider, all
fl uids).
- Bottomed-out confi guration (100% suspension
compression).
- Pirelli® and Showa® are registered trademarks
of their respective owners.
- Hibrex® and Flexten® are registered trademarks
of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.
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