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Buell-EBR 1125CR V-Twin - [2009]
This edition of the Buell-EBR 1125CR V-Twin is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2009. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja and the 2010 Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade Tricolour HRC.This particular Buell-EBR 1125CR has a 1125cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 2009 1125CR shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the 1125CR's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Norton Superlight SS | 2020cc.2019 Norton Superlight Twin | 2019cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Buell-EBR 1125CR V-Twin in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+, give or take 50kg.
The 2009 Buell-EBR 1125CR shares the same bhp with the Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE - [2025]
In terms of power the 1125cc 8 valve Transverse 2 cylinder engine produces 146 bhp (108 kW) @ 9800 rpm similar to the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm] or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 81.8 lb-ft (111.0 Nm) @ 9000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Buell-EBR 1125CR you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 750 20th Anniversary has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2009 Buell-EBR 1125CR V-Twin.
The 2009 Buell-EBR 1125CR V-Twin has a Power to weight ratio of 776.5 bhp per ton and 435.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2009 1125CR competing with the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 750 20th Anniversary [792.3 bhp\ton] and the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 750 K5 [792.3 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Buell-EBR 1125CR generating around 435.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2023 Norton V4CR 1200�Cafe Racer [451.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 2024 Norton V4CR 1200 Cafe Racer 125th Anniversary [451.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 4.8 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.9 secs, this makes the Buell-EBR 1125CR V-Twin similar in acceleration to the 2022 Yamaha MT-10 SP (4.8 secs) and the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged (4.8 secs). This Buell-EBR 1125CR V-Twin also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2009 Buell-EBR 1125CR V-Twin and the 2010 Honda VFR 800 F V-Tec ABS
When talking about the performance of the 2009 Buell-EBR 1125CR V-Twin on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2010 Honda VFR 800 F V-Tec ABS (11 secs) and the 2019 Kawasaki Versys 1000 LT (11 secs).
The 2009 version of the Buell-EBR 1125CR V-Twin has a maximum speed of 151mph.
Top Speed of the 2009 1125CR equals the 2005 Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2009 Buell-EBR 1125CR V-Twin then how about a 2005 Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer (162 mph) and the 2004 Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer (162 mph).
Yamaha XVS 1100 Drag Star Classic
Engine Capacity: 1063 cc
Top Speed: 110 mph
Quarter Mile: 14.6 secs @ 0 mph
