EBR Introduces New 1190SX "Superfighter" Sport Bike
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Following the successful introduction of their 1190RX superbike,
Erik Buell Racing has introduced the EBR 1190SX, a true naked
streetfighter-style sport bike with
uncompromised Superbike race-bred performance and handling.
Sharing the 1190RX's V-Twin engine rated at 185 crankshaft
horsepower and more than 100 lb.-ft. of torque, the new EBR 1190SX
delivers the highest performance available in the streetfighter
category. EBR founder and Chief Technical Officer Erik Buell is no
stranger to streetfighter-style sport bikes, having defined the
category with the introduction of the S1
Lightning in 1995. "The streetfighter classification, which was
so revolutionary when we first came to market, is now being used by
marketing people for all sorts of motorcycles, including some
thinly-disguised standard bikes that have de-tuned or obsolete
powertrains," said Buell. "So, perhaps the appropriate new name for
a bike like the 1190SX is, 'Superfighter.' "
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With much componentry carried over from the EBR 1190RX superbike,
the 1190SX is a genuine high-performance motorcycle with a racing
heritage. True to its "streetfighter" designation, however, the
1190SX is designed to be a dominating street machine. Featuring an
athletic upright riding position and wider handlebars for nimble
handling, and minimalist bodywork for lower weight, the 1190SX is
equally at home carving canyons on the open road or taking on the
concrete canyons of the city. As with all EBR sport bikes, the
1190SX features many Erik Buell signature innovations to optimize
handling and performance, such as fuel in the frame for lower
weight and centralized mass, hubless wheels and perimeter brake
rotors for lower unsprung weight, and EBR's proprietary Controlled
Swirl Induction (CSI), which improves power and fuel economy, while
lowering exhaust emissions.
The 1190SX is being introduced with a Manufacturer's Suggested
Retail Price (MSRP) of $16,995 and is available in white, red and
black color schemes. Shipments to EBR dealers will begin in early
July.
Source: Erik Buell Racing
About EBR
Headquartered in East Troy, Wis., Erik Buell Racing engineers, develops and manufactures high performance motorcycles for sport bike enthusiasts around the world. Additionally, EBR Engineering Services provides engineering consulting expertise for projects inside and outside the motorcycle industry for a global client base. For more information, visit: www.ebr.com.