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Buell-EBR 1190 Hammerhead - [2022]
This edition of the Buell-EBR 1190 Hammerhead is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2022. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2023 Yamaha MXT 890 Niken GT and the 2022 Honda CBR 650 R.This particular Buell-EBR 1190 has a 1190cc 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 2022 1190 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 1190's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja H2 R 1000 | 2020cc.2019 Kawasaki Ninja H2 R 1000 | 2019cc.
Weighing in at 188 kgs (414 lbs) this makes the Buell-EBR 1190 Hammerhead in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple, give or take 50kg.
The 2022 Buell-EBR 1190 shares the same bhp with the Norton V4SV 1200 One of One - [2024]
In terms of power the 1190cc 8 valve Transverse 2 cylinder engine produces 185 bhp (137 kW) @ 10600 rpm similar to the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 One of One [185 bhp (137 kW) @ 12500 rpm] or the 2024 Norton V4CR 1200 Cafe Racer 125th Anniversary [185 bhp (137 kW) @ 12500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 101.6 lb-ft (137.7 Nm) @ 8200 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 One of One [92.0 lb-ft (124.8 Nm) @ 9000 rpm] and the 2024 Kawasaki ZX-10 RR Ninja [82.4 lb-ft (111.7 Nm) @ 11700 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Buell-EBR 1190 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2022 Buell-EBR 1190 Hammerhead.
The 2022 Buell-EBR 1190 Hammerhead has a Power to weight ratio of 984.0 bhp per ton and 540.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2022 1190 competing with the 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja [1009.0 bhp\ton] and the 2012 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja Emerson Fittipaldi Limited Editi [1009.0 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 1190 generating around 540.6 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 2017 Kawasaki ZX 1000 Ninja H2R [560.1 lb-ft per ton] and the 2016 Kawasaki Ninja H2 R 1000 [560.1 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 3.8 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.8 secs, this makes the Buell-EBR 1190 Hammerhead similar in acceleration to the 2024 Kawasaki ZX-10 RR Ninja Limited Edition (3.8 secs) and the 2024 Kawasaki ZX-10 RR Ninja (3.8 secs). This Buell-EBR 1190 Hammerhead 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 2022 Buell-EBR 1190 Hammerhead and the 2006 Honda CBF 1000 1000 cc
When talking about the performance of the 2022 Buell-EBR 1190 Hammerhead on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2006 Honda CBF 1000 1000 cc (0 secs) and the 1992 Honda ST 1100 Pan European ABS (0 secs).
The 2022 version of the Buell-EBR 1190 Hammerhead has a maximum speed of 180mph.
Top Speed of the 2022 1190 equals the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 125th Anniversary
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2022 Buell-EBR 1190 Hammerhead then how about a 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 125th Anniversary (200 mph) and the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 One of One (200 mph).
Kawasaki KX 500 Single Cylinder
Engine Capacity: 499 cc
Top Speed: 85 mph
Quarter Mile: 11.7 secs @ 0 mph
