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Highlights
Low mileage
Intuitive design
Fantastic handling
The Background
Founded in 1993 by former Harley Davidson engineer Erik Buell, this American sportbike manufacturer was famed for its intuitive designs and imaginative engineering.
Buell motorcycles put performance at the forefront of everything, fuel was carried in frames, oil carried in the swingarm and a rim-mounted front disc brake, all in the name of physics.
The XB series was produced from 2003-2010, this 2004 built XB12R is one of only 10,408 Firebolts manufactured in that time and is renowned for its impressive handling and race track inspired design.
Registered July 2004, this bike has been in the ownership of 4 previous riders, the latest owner has had the bike since 2015, where it has only been used occasionally.
It may have only covered a 1000 miles in the last 7 years but this bike has been kept in good running order by the current enthusiast and mechanically trained owner, with the latest work carried out only a few months ago.
Known for its unique, imaginative design the Firebolt is a gorgeous bike put together with one single ambition, performance. Black bodied with orange wheels is a great combination, the bike looks just as fun as it is to ride.
The compact aluminum frame coupled with the huge front rim mounted disc brake really give the bike an agressive, hench look. Overall condition is good, with only a few wear marks.
The bike has been owned by a mechanic and enthusiast, who confidently tells us the bike is in great running order. A new gel battery, new service plugs, oil change and filters are some of the recent works that have been carried out.
A fresh MOT will also be carried out upon the sale, ready for the bike to be enjoyed.
The outstanding handling and torquey engine will ensure evening rides in the countryside are just as good as a day on the track, these bikes just scream fun. It may be unconventional in some riders' eyes but the imaginative engineering gives it a real beauty.
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2004 Buell XB12R Firebolt
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