“The 1125CR is my vision of a contemporary cafe racer,” says Erik Buell, Chairman and Chief Technical Officer at Buell Motorcycle Company. “It’s got Clubman-style bars, and a flyscreen instead of a fairing. Then we geared it down to give the Helicon engine even more grunt. If torque rules the street, the 1125CR will be the new boss.”

The 146hp, liquid-cooled 1125cc V-Twin and Buell Intuitive Response Chassis (IRC) deliver spirited, sophisticated sport performance. A longer swingarm and lower final-drive gearing help maximise acceleration

All 2009 Buell models will be fitted with a new, more durable Veyance Hibrex drive belt, the same belt that was originally developed for the Buell 1125R.