They're making a New Falco !!!

[D-Rider]

Yes - a new 'Falco' is about to be launched based around a 1125cc, 146 BHP, 72degree, Rotax V-twin (with pneumatic slipper clutch). Showa suspension provided back and front.

...... thing is, this ISN'T an



..... it's a

Visit the microsite linked from this link: BUELL

Despite our Aprilia brand-loyalty, I can see a number of us defecting when the time comes to change (maybe me included )

[Firestarter]

Looks good, I like the under-slung exhausts and the swing-arm. Not a bad price either at £8500.

MCN have got a bit about it - here

Better start saving

[Kenif]

Looks interesting, all the specs look good but, and this is the biggy...


can you forget it's a Harley?


I know, I know, we're all bikers and all that but there's still some part of my soul that flinches at the idea.....

[sabestian]

I can see a number of us defecting when the time comes to change

I see couple of issues here:
1. esthetics (where are they exactly? )
2. reliability (engine aside)
3. quality of finish (you'll be shocked if you haven't seen Buell from a close distance, especially when compared to Aprilia). And no, it's not superior...
I'll be heading back to nakeds when I finish with my Mutalco anyway (I guess I've always been a naked guy :D ).

Firestarter, what do you mean? There's nothing from those tractors there (apart from a belt drive, which is different to them anyway AFAIK). But it is American, and that's never a good thing ;)

[Firestarter]

Firestarter, what do you mean? There's nothing from those tractors there (apart from a belt drive, which is different to them anyway AFAIK). But it is American, and that's never a good thing ;)

Not me guv , I spotted that it's not a Hardley-esque machine

[Kenif]

What??

Is it not?

I was sure it was part of the evil tractor empire??

[Firestarter]

What??

Is it not?

I was sure it was part of the evil tractor empire??

Yes it is, but the new machine doesn't sport a tractor engine

[Falcopops]

No matter the background, the motor manufacturer is one we are all aware of and rate.

It's wedged into a great chasis, Buells turn better than most (might get a bit twitchy in a straight line, but where's the most fun to be had?).

Belt drives are supposed to be reliable, pretty much maintenance free and heklp smooth the drive out.

Not too keen on the rim brakes and the underbelly exhaust needs to change, keep it there but do something better looking (won't take the aftermarket boys long).

The plastic at the front (rads?) is nasty and the front fairing is a bit crap IMO.

Can't see me chopping in the Falco, but strip off the plastics add wide flat bars and straight through pipes and it could be a proper hooligan bike.

[Fausto]

Wow! On the basis of a quick look...... I like it

[sabestian]

Firestarter, sorry for confusing you with Kenif (and "vise" versa). I'm using my mobile-combine-PDA thingy to read posts (inch per inch screen). Yes, I need glasses but I'll never admit that

[Kenif]

Pretty sure Firestarter lost out there....

[Firestarter]

Pretty sure Firestarter lost out there....

Wouldn't be too sure

[mellow yellow]

Hmm I quite like it.

Would need to see one in the flesh though

[Samray]

It'd be a big enough hoot to ride that I wouldn't g a s what it looks like.

... tho it actually doesn't look that bad.

[paddyz1]

I thought buell was a seperate company that only used hardly motors