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Buell Ulysses XB12X
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Buell went into business to make cutting edge sports bikes powered by Harley’s classic V-Twin engines. But when they saw the way that big trailies from BMW, Suzuki and Honda were carving a lucrative niche in the market they did the obvious thing and built their own dual-purpose bike.With long-travel suspension, generous 171mm ground clearance, and aggressive Pirelli Scorpion Sync tyres, the Buell Ulysses XB12X can carry its rider over dirt, gravel and other unpaved road surfaces. On smooth pavement, the XB12X is a high-performance sport motorcycle, ready to blitz through the twisties. Wide Supermoto-style handlebars gives the rider extra leverage and control behind wind deflectors and a two-piece windscreen designed to limit buffeting. The broad, torque-laden powerband of the 94hp Buell Thunderstorm 1203cc V-Twin engine gives the Ulysses the ability to proceed at lower speeds over unpaved roads with less gear shifting, and the power to bomb down paved backroads. Top quality Showa front 165mm and rear 162mm suspension is fully adjustable. Rear spring preload can be adjusted by turning a dial located below the left side of the seat. Features that help make the XB12X adventure-ready include the ‘Triple Tail’ system, which folds through three positions to function as a luggage rack with tie-down hooks over the rear seat position, as a cushioned passenger backrest with grab rails, or as a luggage rack extended over the rear fender. An optional top case and side cases are also available for the XB12X. A dual front fender system provides debris protection for the rider and the bike. For 2009 the XB12X comes with Barricade Orange, Thrust Blue or Midnight Black bodywork.
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