Buell
OK don't laugh. When I rode UK to Aus in the 80's with a mate we chose XT500's (the obvious choice really). We came across a BMW GS in Pakistan, we laughed too until we all got punctures, when fixed BMW meister then pumped up all three tyres with a dancy gadget that attached to his "extra" cyclinder. Very clever but fancy the lunacy of riding an 850cc, 220 kg bike on a trip like that (Oh how times have changed).
So to my point Erik Buell says "If you want to ride what everyone else rides... fine." and I like the guys attitude so when looking at my next adventure (no pun intended) rather than look straight at a KTM or even a GS how about a Buell Ulysses?
Despite the bad press (like they'd know!!!) the bike rides well. Small tank at 16.7 litres and being in the frame no option to fit an aftermarket one but you could always carry a Jerry on the pillion if really necessary. Tight handling but the belt final drive could be a problem. At 193 kgs dry it ain't THAT heavy and with 100 bhp on tap and massive torque with a VERY light front end sand could prove less of a problem.
What do you guys think?
Ride safe be free
Scottie (no relation except by clan)
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Never again :-)
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