do well in introducing some new customers to the Buell marque. After all, this is a completely different proposition to, say, a GSX-R750, although that's both good and bad news. While the 1125R is a real alternative to run-of-the-mill UJMs, that GSX

?"Silence from the Buell bigwigs. Bugger, looks like we'll be paying our own mini-bar bill this trip, lads...And that's pretty much what the new Lightning is. But while you could argue that there aren't many changes, the Lightning is a demonstration of how

in the face of its peers Engine capacity: 1203cc Full Review: Take the rough with the smooth on the adventure sport Ulysses. Not to be outdone by parent company Harley-Davidson, Buell also launched a few new models for 2006.Top of the bill is the all-new

to own one. If you want a mad supermoto the KTM 950SM is better, for a more relaxed ride the new Tiger is a great do-it-all and for exclusivity Ducati's upcoming Hypermotard promises to be stunning. The Buell doesn't really excel at anything, which leaves

all these miles told me about the bike? Well, for a start both in naked and half-faired form the Buell is a great handling bike, quick and light-steering while still totally stable at speeds. But it has faults. For a start the 984cc motor always leaves

: One word sums up Buells: quirky. If you like the look of it, and want something a bit different, then the Buell is a good laugh. The 1203cc engine is far better than the 984cc of the XB9 range, but it still has its faults, namely a heavy clutch

hear rumour of a new model, I have absolutely no idea whether it’s going to have the fuel in the mudguard, or if the engine’s going to be mounted on the pillion seat.Buell are always striving to be radical, but - a bit like your mate who turns up to a

, the Lightning is a demonstration of how things can actually be different the more they stay the same. After all, if Buell spent money making the Lightning slower, longer and worse handling, (i.e. more ‘street’ orientated) all we’d do as potential purchasers

on that side, but on the Buell it happened in complete comfort before I knew it. Beneath all the innovation lies a 45-degree, 984cc air-cooled pushrod V-twin. Now then, stop laughing at the back. It’s all-new, although very obviously based on what Buell

power. And boy do they stop well! Aesthetically, Buell wanted to try a new approach. The air box cover, fly screen and part of the tail are all translucent blue in a kind of funky iMac style, while the hand guards and headlight cage help give the CityX a