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The '''Buell XB12R''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Buell]] from 2004 to 2008.
[[Buell]] introduced the XB frame in the 2002 [[Buell XB9R|XB9R Firebolt]] [[sportbike]]. <ref>[http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/roadtests/buell_xb9r_firebolt/index.html Motorcyclist.com Buell XB9R Firebolt road test]</ref> The [[Buell XB12R|XB12R Firebolt]] was introduced in 2004 and was initially sold alongside the smaller displacement Firebolt XB9R.<ref>[http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/firstrides/122_0310_2004_buell_xb12r_xb12s/index.html Motorcyclist.com 2004 Buell XB12R and XB12S Motorcycles First Ride]</ref>
[[Buell]] introduced the XB frame in the 2002 [[Buell XB9R|XB9R Firebolt]] [[sportbike]]. <ref>[http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/roadtests/buell_xb9r_firebolt/index.html Motorcyclist.com Buell XB9R Firebolt road test]</ref> The [[Buell XB12R|XB12R Firebolt]] was introduced in 2004 and was initially sold alongside the smaller displacement Firebolt XB9R.<ref>[http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/firstrides/122_0310_2004_buell_xb12r_xb12s/index.html Motorcyclist.com 2004 Buell XB12R and XB12S Motorcycles First Ride]</ref>



Revision as of 13:50, 21 August 2010

Buell XB12R
Manufacturer Buell
Also called Fireball
Production 04-08
Engine 1200cc
Sparkplug DCPR8E '04-08
Battery YTX14-BS '04-08
Front Tire 120/70-17 '04-08
Rear Tire 180/55-17 '04-08
Manuals Service Manual
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The Buell XB12R is a motorcycle produced by Buell from 2004 to 2008.

Buell introduced the XB frame in the 2002 XB9R Firebolt sportbike. [1] The XB12R Firebolt was introduced in 2004 and was initially sold alongside the smaller displacement Firebolt XB9R.[2]

The XB powertrain still had its roots with the Harley Sportster powertrain, and was designed for both projects.[3] Unfortunately, it was designed by Harley with minimum input from Buell.[3] A turbocharger was to be sourced from Aerocharger to help pump the XB horsepower to 150hp, but the Aerocharger supplier deal fell through and thus Buell began development of a turbo in-house.[3] That project was a failure, despite "millions of dollars" spent.[3]

Before the first XB was sold, the cost was well over the target, leading to a sales price increase from the original price point of $7995 to $9995.[3] It was a popular bike, but never sold at Harley marketing departments expected volume, partly due to the significantly higher price.[3]


2004

2004 Buell XB12R Firebolt in Black
2004 Buell XB12R Firebolt in Black
2004 Buell XB12R Firebolt in Black
2004 Buell XB12R Firebolt in Black
2004 Buell XB12R Firebolt in Black
2004 Buell XB12R Firebolt in Black
2004 Buell XB12R Firebolt in Black
2004 Buell XB12R Firebolt in Black
2004 Buell XB12R Firebolt in Black


2005

2005 Buell XB12R in Blue
2005 Buell XB12R in Blue
2005 Buell XB12R in Blue
2005 Buell XB12R in Blue
2005 Buell XB12R in Blue
2005 Buell XB12R in Blue


References

  1. Motorcyclist.com Buell XB9R Firebolt road test
  2. Motorcyclist.com 2004 Buell XB12R and XB12S Motorcycles First Ride
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Anderson, Steve. "The Demise of the Buell Motorcycle Company", Cycle World, 2010-05. Retrieved on 24 March 2010.