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[[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> | |||
The XB powertrain still had its roots with the [[Harley]] [[Sportster]] powertrain, and was designed for both projects.<ref name="cw0510">{{cite news|title=The Demise of the Buell Motorcycle Company|last=Anderson|first=Steve|date=2010-05|work=[[Cycle World]]|accessdate=24 March 2010}}</ref> Unfortunately, it was designed by Harley with minimum input from Buell.<ref name="cw0510" /> 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.<ref name="cw0510" /> That project was a failure, despite "millions of dollars" spent.<ref name="cw0510" /> | |||
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.<ref name="cw0510" /> It was a popular bike, but never sold at Harley marketing departments expected volume, partly due to the significantly higher price.<ref name="cw0510" /> | |||
==2004== | ==2004== | ||
[[Image:2004-Buell-XB12R-Firebolt-Black-3310-0.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Buell XB12R Firebolt in Black]][[Image:2004-Buell-XB12R-Firebolt-Black-3310-1.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Buell XB12R Firebolt in Black]][[Image:2004-Buell-XB12R-Firebolt-Black-3310-2.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Buell XB12R Firebolt in Black]][[Image:2004-Buell-XB12R-Firebolt-Black-3310-3.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Buell XB12R Firebolt in Black]][[Image:2004-Buell-XB12R-Firebolt-Black-3310-4.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Buell XB12R Firebolt in Black]][[Image:2004-Buell-XB12R-Firebolt-Black-3310-5.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Buell XB12R Firebolt in Black]][[Image:2004-Buell-XB12R-Firebolt-Black-3310-6.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Buell XB12R Firebolt in Black]][[Image:2004-Buell-XB12R-Firebolt-Black-3310-7.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Buell XB12R Firebolt in Black]][[Image:2004-Buell-XB12R-Firebolt-Black-3310-8.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Buell XB12R Firebolt in Black]] | [[Image:2004-Buell-XB12R-Firebolt-Black-3310-0.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Buell XB12R Firebolt in Black]][[Image:2004-Buell-XB12R-Firebolt-Black-3310-1.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Buell XB12R Firebolt in Black]][[Image:2004-Buell-XB12R-Firebolt-Black-3310-2.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Buell XB12R Firebolt in Black]][[Image:2004-Buell-XB12R-Firebolt-Black-3310-3.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Buell XB12R Firebolt in Black]][[Image:2004-Buell-XB12R-Firebolt-Black-3310-4.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Buell XB12R Firebolt in Black]][[Image:2004-Buell-XB12R-Firebolt-Black-3310-5.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Buell XB12R Firebolt in Black]][[Image:2004-Buell-XB12R-Firebolt-Black-3310-6.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Buell XB12R Firebolt in Black]][[Image:2004-Buell-XB12R-Firebolt-Black-3310-7.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Buell XB12R Firebolt in Black]][[Image:2004-Buell-XB12R-Firebolt-Black-3310-8.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Buell XB12R Firebolt in Black]] | ||
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[[Image:2005-Buell-XB12R-Blue-9162-0.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Buell XB12R in Blue]][[Image:2005-Buell-XB12R-Blue-9162-1.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Buell XB12R in Blue]][[Image:2005-Buell-XB12R-Blue-9162-2.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Buell XB12R in Blue]][[Image:2005-Buell-XB12R-Blue-9162-3.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Buell XB12R in Blue]][[Image:2005-Buell-XB12R-Blue-9162-4.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Buell XB12R in Blue]][[Image:2005-Buell-XB12R-Blue-9162-5.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Buell XB12R in Blue]] | [[Image:2005-Buell-XB12R-Blue-9162-0.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Buell XB12R in Blue]][[Image:2005-Buell-XB12R-Blue-9162-1.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Buell XB12R in Blue]][[Image:2005-Buell-XB12R-Blue-9162-2.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Buell XB12R in Blue]][[Image:2005-Buell-XB12R-Blue-9162-3.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Buell XB12R in Blue]][[Image:2005-Buell-XB12R-Blue-9162-4.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Buell XB12R in Blue]][[Image:2005-Buell-XB12R-Blue-9162-5.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Buell XB12R in Blue]] | ||
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Revision as of 14:54, 18 August 2010
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
2005
References
- ↑ Motorcyclist.com Buell XB9R Firebolt road test
- ↑ Motorcyclist.com 2004 Buell XB12R and XB12S Motorcycles First Ride
- ↑ 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.
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