2009 Buell 1125R

2009 Buell 1125R

The motorcycle that redefines the superbike category the 2009 Buell 1125R is powered by the 1125 cc liquid-cooled 72-degree V-Twin Helicon engine generating 146 crank hp and 82 ft. lbs. of peak torque. With a foundation built on the core Buell Trilogy of Technology creating optimum performance, the 1125R remains true to Buell’s original sense of sportbike style and design.

New for 2009 on the 1125R and 1125CR models are targeted fuel injectors, relocated O2 sensors, and updated engine spark and fuel maps. The combination of these features offers improved drivability below 6000 rpm, even crisper throttle response, improved heat management, and significantly improved fuel economy. The updated engine spark and fuel maps will also be made available for 2008 1125R models.

A new gear position readout is added to the digital display on the instrument panel as a scroll-to feature. A high-output alternator has increased capacity for accessory use. Slider bobbins have been added to the swingarm for protection and easy use of a rear stand.

The front wheel rides on fully adjustable Showa 47 mm upside-down forks, while the Buell ZTL2 front brake has an eight-piston caliper. A smooth-shifting six-speed transmission works with a HVA (Hydraulic Vacuum Assist) slipper-action clutch that uses engine vacuum for easy clutch-lever action and reduced engine braking during downshifts.

Quiet Zone aerodynamics optimize air flow around the rider for enhanced race performance and rider comfort. The fairing shape was developed using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis, and features six-bulb headlamps, while LED turn signals are integrated into the mirror housings.

The 1125R is restyled for 2009 with new blacked-out chassis components, and is offered in Midnight Black and new Racing Red with Phantom Metallic (Black) wheels, and Arctic White with Hero Blue translucent wheels. Production of the 2009 1125R is scheduled to begin in late September 2008.

Buell 1125R highlights

Buell Helicon 1125 cc liquid-cooled four-stroke, 72-degree V-Twin engine
146 peak hp @ 9800 rpm
82 ft. lbs. peak torque at 8000 rpm
New Phantom Metallic frame and swingarm with blacked-out footpeg mounts and heel guards
New tinted windscreen, Hero Blue with Arctic White bodywork and Smoked with Racing Red and Midnight Black
New gear position readout on the instrument cluster
New high output alternator increases capacity for accessory use
New slider bobbins on swingarm for protection and use of rear stand
Underslung muffler with Helmholtz chamber
DDFI 3 Electronic Fuel Injection ECM
New targeted fuel injectors
Ram-air pressurized air box
Twin side-mount radiators
HVA (Hydraulic Vacuum Assist) Slipper Action clutch
ZTL2 four-pad, eight-piston front brake
Fully adjustable 47 mm Showa inverted fork
Fully adjustable Showa rear shock absorber
Fuel-in Frame 5.3-gallon capacity
Dry Weight: 375 pounds
Wheelbase: 54.6 inches
Seat height: 30.5 inches
Pirelli Diablo Corsa III tires
Pre-Wired for Accessory Heated Grips
Midnight Black, Arctic White or Racing Red bodywork

SPECIFICATIONS:

Dimensions
Overall Length6 78.6 in. (1996 mm)
Overall Width8 28.2 in. (716 mm)
Seat Height7 30.5 in. (775 mm)
Ground Clearance6 4.50 in. (114 mm)
Rake7 (steering head) 21.0°
Fork Angle7 21.0°
Lean Angle9:
• Soft Contact, Right - 48°
• Soft Contact, Left
• Hard Contact, Right
• Hard Contact, Left

48°
50°
50°
Trail7 3.3 in. (84 mm)
Wheelbase6 54.6 in. (1387 mm)
Tires4 (Pirelli® Diablo® Corsa III):
• Front
• Rear
120/70 ZR-17
180/55 ZR-17
Fuel Capacity 5.30 gal. (20.1 L)
Fuel Economy2
(EPA urban/highway test)
39/53 mpg (6.0/4.4 L/100 km)
Reserve Fuel Capacity 0.8 gal. (3.0 L)
Weight:
• Dry Weight
• Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating
370 lbs. (168 kg)
850 lbs. (386 kg)
Load Capacity 390 lbs. (179 kg)

Engine
Engine Helicon™ liquid-cooled, 4-stroke,
72° V-Twin
Valves Dual OHC, four valves per cylinder,
finger follower design and shimming
Bore x Stroke 4.055 in. x 2.658 in.
(103.00 mm x 67.50 mm)
Displacement 68.70 cu. in. (1125 cc)
Compression Ratio 12.3:1
Fuel Delivery Dual 61 mm down draft throttle
bodies, DDFI III fuel injection
Intake Zero-resistance airbox, pressurized
RAM air intake
Exhaust Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber
with intregal helmholtz tuning and
mass-centralized mounting
Torque
(North America per SAE J607)
82 ft. lbs. @ 8000 rpm
(111.2 nm @ 8000 rpm)
Horsepower
(North America per SAE J607)
146 hp @ 9800 rpm
Lubrication Dry-sump with integrated oil
reservoir in lower crankcase
Oil Capacity10 2.7 qts. (2.6 L)
Oil Filtration Disposable cartridge
and washable strainer

Drivetrain
Primary Drive Helical Gear, 1.806:1 65/36 ratio
Final Drive3 Constant path, 14 mm pitch
aramid-reinforced Veyance Hibrex®
belt with Flexten® Plus technology,
2.593:1 (70/27) ratio
Clutch Wet, multi-plate, Hydraulic Vacuum
Assist (HVA) slipper – action clutch,
hydraulic clutch lever effort
Transmission 6-speed, straight cut gears
Gear Ratios:
• 1st
• 2nd
• 3rd
• 4th
• 5th
• 6th
2.462
1.750
1.381
1.174
1.042
0.960

Chassis4
Frame Aluminum frame, fuel in frame
Front Forks 47 mm Showa® inverted forks with
adjustable compression damping,
rebound damping and spring preload
Rear Shock Showa® coil-over monoshock with
external piggyback reservoir and
adjustable compression damping,
rebound damping and spring preload
Wheels:
• Front
• Rear
Phantom Metallic or Hero Blue
Translucent (with Arctic White only)
6-spoke, ZTL™ cast aluminum,
3.5 in. x 17 in.
(88.9 mm x 431.8 mm)
6-spoke, cast aluminum,
5.5 in. x 17 in.
(139.7 mm x 431.8 mm)
Brakes:
• Front
• Rear
ZTL²™ brake, 8-piston, 4 pads, fixed
caliper, 375 mm single-sided, insideout,
stainless steel, floating rotor
Two-piston, direct mount caliper;
240 mm, stainless steel, fixed rotor
Suspension Travel:
• Front Wheel
• Rear Wheel
4.72 in. (120 mm)
5.00 in. (127 mm)

Electric
Battery (per Battery Council
International Rating)
Sealed lead acid, maintenance-free,
12V, 12-amp/hour, 200 cca
Charging 37-amp, permanent magnet,
three-phase, solid-state regulator
(500W @7000 rpm, 500W peak)
Starting 900W electric with one-way clutch
Lights (as per country regulation):
• Headlamps
(six-bulb headlamp system
with daylight running mode,
35-watt [H8])
• Tail/Stop Lights
• Turn Signal Lights
• License Plate Light
70-watt low beam (two bulbs,
35-watt each), 140-watt high beam
(70-watt low beam with two
additional bulbs, 35-watt each)
5W/21W
LED manual canceling
5W

Instruments
Instrument cluster with ODIS (Onboard Diagnostic Information
System) featuring analog tachometer with integrated shift light,
digital speedometer on LED display, odometer, ODIS service
code display, 4-digit security system with ignition immobilizer,
lap timer (records up to 99 lap times) and splits, ambient air
temperature, coolant temperature, average and instantaneous
fuel consumption, miles to next service display, low fuel (plus miles
traveled on reserve); high beam, neutral, turn signals; clock

colors
Racing Red and Arctic White (new), Midnight Black

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