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

head lolling about in the 136mph airstream he uses his big shiny boots to go down two gears before pitching into turn one. “Ooooh, Bertie, please be careful,” squeak the Buell technicians, worried the Firebolt may get squashed under 18-stones of ginger

In short:25 years in the making and Erik Buell finally makes the bike he always dreamed of: a liquid-cooled V-twin with plenty of poke and handling to die for. So has junking the Harley engines given Buell a new edge? Pros:25 years in the making

: 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

Fuel capacity: 14.0L Full Review: The latest generation of Buells have always held a special place in my heart. I know many riders instantly dismiss them as quirky, unreliable bikes but the chances are that these doubters have never actually ridden