Buell Racing 1190RX

Make Model.	EBR 1190RX
Year	2014
Engine	Four stroke, r72° V-Twin,
Capacity	1190 cc / 72.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke	106 x 67.5 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio	13.4 :1
Induction	Electronic Fuel injection with 2 port injectors and 2 showerhead injectors
Starting	Electric
Exhaust	Primary + Secondary
Max Power	138 kW / 185 hp @ 10600 rpm
Max Torque	137.8 Nm / 14.05 kgf-m / 101.6 ft-lbs. @ 8200 rpm
Clutch	Hydraulic actuation, vacuum operated slipper
Transmission	6 Speed
Primary Drive Gear	36/65
Final Drive	520 Z-ring chain, 16/41
Gear Ratio	1^st 2.46 / 2^nd 1.75 / 3^rd 1.38 / 4^th 1.17 / 5^th 1.04 / 6^th 0.96
Frame	Aluminum frame with integral fuel reservoir
Swingarm	Optimized stiffness aluminum
Front Suspension	Showa, inverted big piston front forks
Rear Suspension	Showa, single shock without linkage
Front Brakes	Ø386 mm (Ø15.19in.) Single perimeter rotor, 8 piston inside-out caliper
Rear Brakes	Single Ø220mm (Ø8.66in.) disc, 2-piston Hayes performance brakes caliper
Front Wheel	17 x 3.5" Aluminum
Rear Wheel	17 x 6.0" Aluminum
Front Tyre	Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa 120/70 ZR-17
Rear Tyre	Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa 190/55 ZR-17
Rake	22.4°
Trail	96.5 mm / 3.8 in
Dimensions	Length: 2040 mm / 80.3 in Width: 737 mm / 29.0 in. Height: 1110 mm / 43.7 in.
Seat Height	826 mm / 32.5 in
Ground Clearance	120 mm / 4.7in.
Wet Weight (no fuel)	190 kg / 419 lbs
Fuel Capacity	17 Litres / 4.5 US gal

Erik Buell Racing (EBR) have just unveiled their new sportsbike, the 1190RX. The bike is, according to EBR, “A direct descendant of EBR’s race-bred limited edition 1190RS superbike.” Indeed, the 1190RX shares its liquid-cooled, fuel-injected 1190cc V-twin with the 1190RS and packs the same (and very impressive…) 185 horsepower and 138Nm of torque.

“This is the culmination of decades of dedication, innovation and teamwork. We have been working to create a pure rider’s machine and a true world brand. From the heartland and the heart of America, these are extraordinary motorcycles that discerning riders everywhere will be passionate to own,” says EBR founder, Erik Buell.

The new EBR 1190RS rides on 17-inch alloy wheels, shod with 120/70 (front) and 190/55 (rear) Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa tyres. The chassis and swingarm are made of light, stiff aluminium and the bike weighs 190kg without fuel. High-spec Showa suspension components are used here – USD big piston forks at the front and adjustable monoshock at the back. As with earlier Buell motorcycles, the front brake is ‘perimeter’ type, with a single 386mm disc and 8-piston caliper. A 220mm disc with twin-piston caliper handles stopping duties at the back.

The new, street-legal high performance motorcycle carries EBR’s model designation 1190RX and is a direct descendant of EBR’s race-bred limited edition 1190RS Super Bike. While the 1190RX shares its sibling’s 1190cc engine and many of EBR’s exclusive performance and handling-enhancing features, it is a new design created to tame the wildest roads and rouse the most demanding riders.

“This is the culmination of decades of dedication, innovation and teamwork,” said EBR founder Erik Buell. “We have been working to create a pure rider’s machine and a true world brand.

From the heartland and the heart of America, these are extraordinary motorcycles that discerning riders everywhere will be passionate to own.”

The unveiling of the EBR 1190RX took place in EBR’s booth number 1157 at the AIMExpo at 12:00 noon on October 16.