2009 Daytona SportBike Shootout

Climb on as we put the Aprilia RSV1000R, Buell 1125R and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R in this shootout between three of the stock machines that make up the AMA Daytona SportBike grid. Check out the full report in our 2009 Daytona Sportbike Shootout.

2009 DAYTONA SPORTBIKE SHOOTOUT

Posted: 5/6/2009

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Climb on as we put the Aprilia RSV1000R, Buell 1125R and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R in this shootout between three of the stock machines that make up the AMA Daytona SportBike grid. Check out the full report in our 2009 Daytona Sportbike Shootout.

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purplemonster - V-twins October 26, 2009 10:55 AM
I own a Buell 1125r and love it. I owned a suzuki TL 1000r and loved it also. Just the torque of the V's are a great feeling. The Buell is a different world to Japanese bikes with a noisy tranny and a noisy Rotax motor. However the Buell being a noisy bike gives it a personality of it's own that you don't get out of a Japanese bike that is very smooth and plush. Once you ride the Buell 1125r you will feel it's personality and see what I mean. We are lucky motorcyclists to be living in a time with such great bikes made by all kinds of companies from all around the world. I also laugh at the fools who say they hate this bike or that bike. I'm quite certain the DMG plugs in a lot of data to decide how bikes will compete. I see it as the V-twins have more displacement but it takes it twice as long to truck trough the power band. Once you factor in the weight difference it puts these bikes on fair ground.

Reaper - To Raisel September 3, 2009 12:55 PM
Raisel, You have issues man, lol. The Buell is down 2 cylinders as opposed to the 600's 4 cylinders. They have to double the CC in order to compete. They are equal. Don't hate because the Buell is that good. I had to choose between the Buell 1125r or the ZX-14 and I chose the Buell. I have absolutely no regrets, once you get used to the v-twin mannerisms, the Buell is an awesome machine in every way and an absolute blast to ride.

Thad - buell June 18, 2009 09:30 AM
Atlas you say in the end you have to give the nod to the Buell and that proves what you thought! or maybe your projecting what you thought about DMG onto the Buell! and maybe the Buell just won because it is that good!? I have a 2008 ZX10R and race expert class and I have ridden the Buell and I will say the Buell is just that good!

mogman - Daytona Sportbike Shootout June 15, 2009 06:52 PM
Hats off to Mr. Atlas for a candid ride on the three bikes. In the end, it is, as he indicates, a clear point that the 1125R has the correct mix to compete fairly using the DMG rules. Atlas also indicated that he has reservations as to the fairness of those rules, so I'll give him an honest OK for voicing his feelings during the video. No matter what bike one rides or how angry one is about the Buell 1125R, the simple fact is, it now works better than the best pick 600 and a very expensive foreign bike. For the amount of measurable air to fuel, measurable horsepower and measurable weight as relates to the DMG specifications and limitations, the bikes are competitive. The races and their following have swelled and it is controversial. People love it and hate it but it sure is not boring. For all the folks who thought the 600 was the slickest pick...... be careful........ 1125Rs are lurking out there.

Or-Ida PAK - Daytona June 6, 2009 08:16 AM
Nice review with honest opinions that make sense. They managed to get away from baseless brand bashing and get to the heart of the manner, which is the best bike. Nobody cares about personal opinions about which brand you hate, nobody thinks you are that important.

Raisel - I'm sorry, but... June 4, 2009 02:30 AM
I really hate Buell. I mean, even more, quite a bit more actually, than I hate Yamaha. Don't get me wrong, Yamahas make good power, and they are fast and handle well and blah blah blah, but I just don't like them, even though I own one! There is just something about Yamahas that ticks me off a great deal, I can't really explain it. Maybe it's the "attitude" of the bikes, or something like that. Anyways, if you ask me, Buell, the company, is a big stupid joke. I just can't take them seriously. The only American "powersports" company that I do like is Chevrolet, and that really only because of the Z06 and ZR1. Sorry for going off topic here. This video just got me thinking a little. I am definitely of the mindset that racing an 1125 against a 600, officially, is pretty ridiculous. I mean, its a totally different story if you're out on the street (or even at a track) just having fun, but professionally, and calling it fair? That's just wrong if you ask me!

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