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Buell-EBR RS 1200-5 Westwind - [1989]
This edition of the Buell-EBR RS 1200-5 Westwind is the 4 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1989. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1989 Suzuki GS 500 E and the 1990 Norton Commander Police.This particular Buell-EBR RS 1200-5 has a 1198cc Air cooled, Two stroke, V4 Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V4 engine, Sport-Touring style motorbike includes the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT - [2025]
The 1989 RS 1200-5 shares its V4 engine and Sport-Touring style configuration with the likes of the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT and the 2020 Yamaha MXT 850 Niken. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the RS 1200-5's Sport-Touring style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT | 2025cc.2020 Yamaha MXT 850 Niken | 2020cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Buell-EBR RS 1200-5 Westwind in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1989 Buell-EBR RS 1200-5 shares the same bhp with the Honda X-ADV 745 - [2025]
In terms of power the 1198cc 4 valve V4 2 cylinder engine produces 60 bhp (44 kW) @ 5000 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm].
The OHV Two stroke unit throws out torque of 72.0 lb-ft (97.6 Nm) @ 4000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Buell-EBR RS 1200-5 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2001 Honda GLX 1800 Gold Wing has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1989 Buell-EBR RS 1200-5 Westwind.
The 1989 Buell-EBR RS 1200-5 Westwind has a Power to weight ratio of 255.3 bhp per ton and 306.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1989 RS 1200-5 competing with the 2001 Honda GLX 1800 Gold Wing [280.2 bhp\ton] and the 2005 Honda GLX 1800 Gold Wing 30th Anniversary [280.2 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 RS 1200-5 generating around 306.3 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 2016 Yamaha XSR 900 Triple [330.7 lb-ft per ton] and the 2020 Yamaha XSR 900 Triple [330.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 14.5 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 14.8 secs, this makes the Buell-EBR RS 1200-5 Westwind similar in acceleration to the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 ABS (14.5 secs) and the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 ABS SE (14.5 secs). This Buell-EBR RS 1200-5 Westwind 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 1989 Buell-EBR RS 1200-5 Westwind and the 1991 Yamaha FZX 250 Zeal
When talking about the performance of the 1989 Buell-EBR RS 1200-5 Westwind 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 1991 Yamaha FZX 250 Zeal (0 secs) and the 2008 Honda VTX 1800 N (0 secs).
The 1989 version of the Buell-EBR RS 1200-5 Westwind has a maximum speed of 0mph.
Top Speed of the 1989 RS 1200-5 equals the 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1989 Buell-EBR RS 1200-5 Westwind then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).
