2008 Buell 1125R

Buell 1125R 2008


2008 Buell 1125R specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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General information
Model Buell 1125R
Year model 2008
Type Sport
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Engine and transmission
Engine size 1125.9 ccm (68.70 cubic inches)
Type of engine V2, four-stroke
Effect 146.0 HP (106.6 kW)) @ 9800 RPM
Torque 111.2 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 82.0 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
Compression 12.3:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Injection. Dual 61 mm down draft throttle bodies, DDFI III fuel injection
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Lubrication system Dry-sump with integrated oil reservoir in lower crankcase
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Belt (final drive)
Clutch Wet, multi-plate, Hydraulic Vacuum Assist (HVA) Slipper Action Clutch, hydraulic clutch lever effort
Exhaust system Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with integral helmholtz tuning and mass-centralized mounting
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Aluminum frame, fuel in frame
Rake (fork angle) 21.0°
Front suspension 47 mm Showa inverted forks with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Front wheel travel 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension Showa coil over monoshock with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Rear wheel travel 127 mm (5.0 inches)
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 180/55-ZR17
Front brakes Single disc. 8-piston calipers
Diameter 375 mm (14.8 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. 2-piston calipers
Diameter 240 mm (9.4 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 170.1 kg (375.0 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.8584 HP/kg
Overall length 1996 mm (78.6 inches)
Overall width 716 mm (28.2 inches)
Ground clearance 114 mm (4.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1387 mm (54.6 inches)
Fuel capacity 21.19 litres (5.60 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Midnight Black, Diamond Blue Frame
Starter Electric
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