wned by Harley-Davidson, Buell Motorcycle Company exclusively uses Pirelli tires for its expanding line of performance motorcycles. Buell builds America’s only production sportbikes supported by a dealer network, and every Buell motorcycle is fitted with Pirelli performance tires designed to bring out the best in machine and rider alike. From Buell’s single-cylinder Blast, to its full line of air-cooled V-twin XB street bikes, to the XBRR road racing machine, to the all-new for 2008 liquid-cooled 1125R, Pirelli tires meet Buell’s highest requirements.
     Released in 2006, the elite Buell XBRR road racing machine rolled out for competition on Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa tires, chosen to fulfill the motorcycle’s mission as a machine of fair-play with performance parts available equally to all riders. This complements Pirelli’s long-standing philosophy of: “We sell what we race. We race what we sell.” Setting the standard for its class in the Pirelli-spec MOTOST racing series, the Buell Firebolt XB12R has beaten the competition in the GST class, winning races and leading the championship with Richie Morris Racing, followed in third by James Gang Racing.
     The all-new Buell 1125R opens a totally new chapter for Harley-Davidson’s sportbike company with its liquid-cooled, overhead-cam 1125cc power plant mated to Buell’s revolutionary chassis and fitted with Pirelli’s three-zone, dual-compound Diablo Corsa III tires, the latest high-tech sportbike mated to the latest in high-tech tires. The 1125R is designed for the rider from the clip-ons to the pavement, offering an unequaled package that’s powerful, nimble and lightweight. Buell’s unique use of components that share services–the frame is the fuel tank–matches the design principles of Diablo Corsa III’s three-zone profile that gives riders optimum compounds for high mileage and cornering confidence, each without compromise.
     Erik Buell, Founder and Chief Technical Officer of the Buell Motorcycle Company, said, “Seeing how perfectly the Pirelli tires meet the needs of our various motorcycle models for putting the rider first, it was clear the Diablo Corsa III tires would meet the high-performance needs of our new 1125R. Being a small company, at Buell we rely on our ability to give riders a unique motorcycling experience with performance standards unequaled. Our 1125R’s rider friendly design is complemented by the exceptional feedback provided by Pirelli tires. The Diablo Corsa III tires match the technology of the 1125R because of their multi-compound construction manufactured on Pirelli’s super-precise MIRS robotic production line.”
     Scott Griffin, Vice President of Pirelli motorcycle business in North America, said, “Being the exclusive suppliers of tires for Buell’s street and race bikes has proven to be a perfect match for our two companies. In this last year we have shown the world our performance abilities by sweeping the podium at the 2007 Daytona 200, while Buell has stepped up to the very top of the sportbike scene with its new high-performance 1125R. Having our trend-setting, three-zone compound tires the exclusive fitment for Buell’s trend-setting sportbike is the natural progression for each of us. We’re excited to see where this new bike takes Buell while we’re also looking forward to where our growing relationship with Buell and Harley-Davidson will take us.”
     Talk to your Drag Specialties rep about all that Pirelli has available for your Buell customers.