superbike that’s a genuine contender for Ducati, Aprilia and KTM.So here we have the 1125CR. Essentially it's a stripped down 1125R, no engine mounted on the pillion seat, no fuel in the front mudguard. CR stands for Café Racer and it’s Buell’s take

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

: 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

In short:Not a bad first-time effort for Buell, but lacks composure in the face of its peers Pros:Not a bad first-time effort for Buell, but lacks composure in the face of its peers Cons:Not a bad first-time effort for Buell, but lacks composure

. It's pokey, flickable and different and the looks do grow on you, even if the top fairing looks like a Ducati 916's that some daft Yank has measured out in inches rather than millimetres. It's a huge step-up for Buell from existing models and should