2008 Buell XB12XT Ulysses launch – Buell launches bland tourer

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2008 Buell XB12XT Ulysses launch – Buell launches bland tourer

Written: 10/03/2008 : 09:23. Read 4422 times (74/day).

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Two years ago Buell launched the XB12X Ulysses with tall seat and suspension. It was made for poor roads and gravelled roads, but not so much offroad. Since then the seat height has been reduced and Buell have now launched a full on “soft” touring version. The XT is good value for money, but not much else.

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First of all, Buell has reduced the seat height once again (2006: 841mm – 2007: 808mm) by using different springs in the suspension. The new springs have shortened the suspension travel and the new seat height is 780 mm rather than the 808 mm on the standard XB12X. Rather than reducing the standard XB12X’s seat height more Buell have launched the XT for shorter riders.

To accommodate the street suspension new Pirelli Diablo Strada road tyres have found their place on the light weight wheels. The tall windscreen is standard for more comfort whilst touring and two-step heated grips are also standard. Over the new front tyre Buell have removed the offroad mudguard and added a standard one from the Lightning range.

Into the bargain Buell have thrown in a double pannier set and a top box that will set you back £750 ex VAT if you want it for your standard XB12X.

All in all the XB12XT Ulysses features extras as standard worth around £1000 ex VAT should you wish to upgrade a XB12X.

The difference in price between the X and the XT is only £200 so if you want a ready tourer the XT is the better option.

All the Buell XB12 engines have been upgraded, or shall we say downgraded rather, for the 2008 season. The press kit for the 2008 Ulysses models simply didn’t make any sense when talking horsepower and torque figures. So after some research I have received the final figures from Buell which are: 94 HP @ 5.500rpm (we think the max output lies at 6.800rpm and not at 5.500) and 104Nm @5.500rpm. Also, the performance figures are the same for the XB12X and XB12XT according to my Buell sources but do your research on the various Buell web sites and you’ll find around 3 different figures. In the US the bikes have about 10 more horsepower and Nm of torque due to a different exhaust system. In Europe the bikes make 95Hp apart from in the UK where it makes 94hp (don’t ask!).

To make the confusion complete, the XB12X and XB12XT are claimed with different figures on the public web sites. My job is to clarify such things, but to be truthful I am still a bit confused and I am going to ignore these figures in the rest of this ar ...

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gofast (23-03-2008): Called several dealerships today and none recieved the bikes that were promised.

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