Buell Super Cruiser - TEST RIDE EXCLUSIVE!

A year ago I was able to interview CEO if Buell Motorcycles, Bill Melvin. We showed a prototype of the Super Cruiser built by Roland Sands of Roland Sands Designs. In this video I was finally able to ride the bike and see if it lives up to the hype!
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[@magnamole]

Thank you for riding the Super cruiser and being a Buell supporter. We are working hard on making it a success!

[@jackstclair9644]

Who tf r u

[@mrt9941]

@@jackstclair9644can’t you fking click the profile and read his bio before opening your fking mouth ?

[@susdad]

@@jackstclair9644child 🤫

[@user-el8cd1qj6m]

Lol for real ​@jackstclair9644

[@magnamole]

@@user-el8cd1qj6m I work for Buell in Grand Rapids assembling our engines and motorcycles. Always love seeing our stuff out on social media!

[@roydied15]

I'm amazed at the amount of people who ripped these for the price. Consider you get what's essentially a brand new FXR with top notch suspension and then not only 180hp, but RELIABLE 180hp. How much would it realistically cost to make any Harley engine 180hp and reliable with a warranty? A clean FXR thats 30 years old sells for 10-15k, then 2-3k in suspension, another 2k in brakes and a 180hp harley engine that starts every time you turn the key with no major issues is gonna run you I'm just guessing another 10-15k (im a new dyna owner, new to the harley scene but S&S sells 120hp crate engines for 8-10k). If you were to try to emulate this with an FXR, youd spend probably close to $40,000 on the build. Then the cherry on the sundae is that its AMERICAN MADE. Buell absolutely knocked this one out of the park. Bravo for sure.

[@jeepjeanpierre]

Spot on. And you can’t really finance a ground up build like you can do on a new bike purchase.

[@mycobrahatesyou]

But this has rearsets like a sport bike. It isn't a cruiser and won't feel like a pumped up harley. It will feel more like a 1290 super duke

[@DenvarShay]

@@mycobrahatesyou🤣

[@longboard3816]

You're using a company that's been ripping its customers off for decades, as a standard for pricing. Over priced, under reliable and money grab though customization. HD is a gimmick, an image, a culture...and it's a dying culture. It's no secret HD is struggling to attract the younger generations. And hate to tell you, but the world has changed and is still in the midst of change..and the "made in America" thing is not a thing anymore. Before you attack me, don't shoot the messenger. This isn't an opinion, it's just what's happenning.

[@NotAffiliated]

Even more American made than Harley. They have a German guy running the joint I think and they outsources our labor to India. Buel is more American than Harley!

[@ihateeverything3972]

I hope I see these all over the streets. This is a cruiser that you can call a muscle bike

[@boostedego]

The old camera wasn't on let me ride it again.. love it

[@bomimo230]

Congratulations to Buell on making a game-changing bike! Thanks to the Throttle Blip channel for producing this video!!!

[@MK87_]

Great take on it bro! They need to hire you for their PR team 😅😂 bike looks absolutely beautiful.

[@davidmatias6239]

Make a short video to get your take on it

[@funshine3571]

I was definately a skeptic but finally seein the end game i'm in love. Can't wait!

[@user-mz7um5ii4h]

Good video! Hoping for success for the team and company.

[@kap419pres]

I don’t get all the hate it was getting on instagram. I think it’s really close to that concept bike and is really a sharp looking bike.

[@kylecannon5679]

Seriously is closer then i even thought possible

[@myleshopkins2529]

I think a lot of the hate comes from the lack of communication coming out of Buell honestly. After several years of teasing, they still don't have a price or a date available for sale yet. It's not necessarily the bike they are hating on, it's all the speculation on what it is actually going to end up, or when it will actually be available for sale. Personally I've been looking at videos of this bike for several years now and still have no new information that they weren't teasing three years ago. It is a big relief to see two bikes standing side by side though.

[@danielservin2450]

Idk why y'all are so excited these bikes look so incomplete.. they literally just slapped a dyna fairing and a sport bike rear end and called it a day 😂

[@kylecannon5679]

@danielservin2450 pretty sure thats a Memphis shades fairing and whats not complete on it? Looks ready to me.

[@ihateeverything3972]

It's Harley Davidson employees trying to get a little job security.

[@darrenmeinert1154]

Hoping this really comes to fruition. Stoked

[@JOB5150]

We all as riders benefit by more competition in the market!

[@soupys]

I’ve been watching the website with the concept and I’m super excited to see this is the direction. I definitely want one.

[@kevinmacwatters1519]

Nice video, congrats on getting to ride it good luck with future.

[@stuartstogdill2406]

Saw these while I was working Bike Week a few booths away from Buell's setup. They look so good! Can't wait to ride one!

[@998goon2]

This is awesome and I have no idea why Harley didn't listen when they released the new sportster. I've always wanted them to just make an old dyna style frame with the new Revo motor without all the futuristic styling. Buell definitely hit it out of the park with this one and I would love to own one in the future.

[@ihateeverything3972]

The Harley Sportster goes for like $16k 😂😂😂 It ain't even got dual brakes up front ahahahahaaa. Slap the Harley logo on a fat b and yall would ride her You can buy an MT10 for less, an RS660 for less. Buell needs to take over the market, make cool cruisers and pack them full of good tech. All the other guys try to sell their heritage, you dont get what u pay for

[@algee0218]

Thanks for this video!

[@VVoltz]

OK you changed my mind about this bike. This is great

[@fredslater5716]

Thanks for the review and I always think you make fair and knowledgeable assessments. I can only compare it to my HD LRS, look forward to a demo op for comparison.

[@JamesHyde-tb8os]

Looked them over a few days ago, pretty impressive.

[@terrellgarren7125]

“Phenominal, amazing, a dream, I promise it is everything you wanted, I’ve not ridden it in a corner but it is amazing in a corner. 😂

[@ArchimedeanEye]

and that's his honest opinion 😂 promise riding with the CEO did not influence me in any way

[@waltersylwesiuk7563]

Looks awesome! Happy to see Buell is back! Hope that they come to Canada??

[@Roberta_Esposito]

which - buell is the question; Many do not realize EBR, Eric Buell racing never left… But Harley Davidson will not let him use his own name

[@viperq]

@@Roberta_Esposito Also Eric Buell isn't part of Buell anymore.

[@bluezhawg2104]

As a former owner of an S3 T I think It’s funny how they touched on the companies reputation and how important it is. Last time I checked Buell has went out of business several times, not sure I’d want to reference reputation when it comes to Buell.

[@throttleblip9854]

When was the last time you checked? I ask because Erik Buell was the one who owned the company both time they went under. They are under new ownership and doing well now.

[@jhh2j]

I put down the pre-order deposit February of last year, and I super impressed with how close they stuck to the original concept. Big question I have is the seat height. Do you know the measurement? Also, I noticed a Boswell's shirt. You from the area? I live in mid TN, and work w/ Bumpus a lot. I think they are going to be a service dealer for Buell. Thanks or the video!

[@jeffreysheridan5205]

I had a 2001 S3T. It was a fun touring bike, and very dependable.

[@scottdoran6347]

I had one as well, 100,000 miles on that old girl

[@stephenrobbins9901]

Was the design brief:make it ugly?,100 per cent success 😊

[@officialwildcardadventures]

It's like someone took a Honda Rebel engine, Amazon mirrors, Pan America parts (handlebars, display and swingarm) a Dyna tank, and wrapped it with a black shopping cart. Not a fan.

[@scottdpugnificent]

I like this, its like a resurrection of the VMAX, the current triumph rocket doesn't have any style cues to American cruisers and honda doesn't make the valkyrie anymore. This is thing is somewhere directly in between American and European cruisers, and i love that.

[@A-FrameWedge]

Not really, this bike is 200 pounds lighter than the VMAX, and it didn’t handle worth a damn.

[@ganuvien]

Can't wait to see one of these in person, definitely hoping it's the best handling cruiser out there. Although I'd like to see some videos of someone ripping it on some twisty back roads and the cornering clearance, etc.

[@nbowling10trio]

Are you getting any hip discomfort with the peg configuration?. I ride with forwards normally but when I ride mids I get an occasional cramp in my hip. Just curious. Suprcruiser seems awesome. I ride a hopped up sportster so I'm into this style bike for sure

[@Jake98-xw3yq]

The first pipe was so sick I hope you can get it aftermarket, die hard Harley fan and this is the only bike that’s not a Harley that I want so bad really went all out and basing it off the fxr was the best idea ever I love it!

[@augustinasvilkas]

Definitely cool bike, cant imagine ill be ordering one as I bought my LRST before they first announced the super cruiser. Hopefully they will have mid controls for it though. Race exhuast sounds pretty decent as well

[@LesterSuggs]

This is gorgeous!

[@craigm2484]

Nice bike I purchased a 2002 X1 Lightning brand new it had a 1203 fuel injected Harley motor Eric Buell put alot of great ideas at that bike it handled great . I am thinking about a new bike this summer I will keep an eye out for this . Thanks 👍

[@charlesrocks]

This looks sick!

[@backroadbeetle4781]

I reaaaaallllyyy want a red one with bronze wheels 😁

[@Osyrus48]

Damn that looks like it rips! I want one, but hopefully it aint out of my budget, and that they’d have a manual shop/how-to videos available for the customers.

[@beaud4474]

looks awesome ,great lines like a predator. i had an FXR and I am happy i have a chance to own the latest greatest tribute to it. im guessing there are probably 5-6000 bikes preordered

[@Kwhopperfan]

Look forward to some video of some more technical riding.

[@montyfine7690]

I’ve been enamored with the Buell super cruiser since the 1st time I seen it. I’ve owned a couple Buells in the past and loved them. Out of the box it seems to be everything I dreamed a performance cruiser could be. If they can keep the price where they claim it’ll be there’s no way I could get my current Dyna or old FXR to perform like that for that price.

[@JAyy781]

Any word on a quick shifter availability? Hope SC will make the exhaust and RSD will make accessories available.

[@DucatiDiaries]

Very cool looking bike.

[@spiritzweispirit1st638]

Best of Both Spirits!🌐🏁🩶

[@samfrazier8727]

I got on the pre-order list the sec it came out! Still building up and riding the 1203/2007

[@Streetglide2021CRUISEN]

Good video 😊

[@iakonagoood4072]

Can't wait til I get my hands on one

[@SnakePlisskin1985]

Man those roads in México really look nice for a beautiful bike ride.

[@clubstyleridahd4695]

This is the dream bike.

[@V4demon_]

Look awesome, 180 horse is mental, dont like the wheels personally, prefer multispoked but looks a weapon. Big fan of the club style dynas so this just tickles my pickle

[@jfrase06]

I see this bike with smalls bags and a fairing on it, it’s what the lower st should’ve been!

[@twobeagles1365]

Some coffin style mirrors would look great ! I am waiting too Buell for this bike, and a price to go with it, and available accessories !! If this bike runs and feels like my 1290 KTM Super adv.. I will be ordering one !

[@michaelbooze1214]

Sick bikes! 👏

[@regnar19881]

Most excellent!

[@brianwills4398]

I'd take this over my dyna.. Not selling the dyna to buy this but I am definitely getting one.. been a buell fanboy from day one.

[@2147crew]

Right up my alley. I wonder how long the wait it after placing the order.

[@Dooby0071]

Comfy with arms straight out like that? Or wishing they were a little lower?

[@HaXaW5150]

Awesome!!!

[@hugieflhr03]

That lower radiator hose is right on the exhaust… I do like the overall design as it has that Dyna look with super bike power. I’m guessing that’s the slipper clutch whining when he lets off the throttle.

[@dextersuarez9948]

Buell is back!

[@almondsnackbar4969]

What are the quirks gonna be? My 07 ulysses needed TPS resets, intake gaskets, rear wheel bearings, breather can, and connector 77 modification just after 3yrs. My 98 S3 needed rear shock replacement, ecm replacement, and the Buell tank stickers bubbled off after 5 yrs. Both bikes have 15k miles on them now.

[@MrWhiteTank]

Gorgeous American v-twin. Can we get some spec #’s like weight, hp, tq, fuel tank size?

[@gasmann6746]

Nice work 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@Oilman6969]

Cool af. Look at the swing arm on it 👍🏻😎

[@officialwildcardadventures]

Looks like they took it off a Pan America. 🤮

[@davidbroughton6979]

I wish they were offering test rides on those in Daytona during bike week. I would definitely rode one of them.

[@coleyoung3200]

The motorcycle looks amazing 🤯

[@gvs1173]

I'm guessing the powertrain is the same as in my '14 1190 SX and as much fun as they are, touring would not be on the forefront of any thoughts I might have

[@nuclearkamikaze]

This is game changing. The fact this bike makes comparable horsepower with liter sport bikes with twice the amount of torque is absolutely ground breaking. Not only will this completely smoke ANY cruiser offered from Harley and Indian from the dealer, it just might put them out of business as no one will want anything other than this. Also, it will bring the crowd that goes to liter bikes over to cruisers, as their main complaint is that cruisers are too slow. I own a Harley and I am so excited for this very much needed leap in innovation.

[@NANA-lq5md]

I'm definitely curious to see how it compares to the liter bikes, I currently have a chipped 2024 Gixxer 1000 and I'm looking forward to lining up with one of these.

[@pedroc6823]

Love it, only thing I hate is that low tech info screen. Does not look clear snd it’s kinda dark.

[@eliinthewolverinestate6729]

I like the exhaust better on that then some of the concepts.

[@joeliptak2324]

The Facebook pages were real about these! I’m about it!

[@hengloose]

Take my money!

[@marvelharris9540]

what is the seat height? looks higher now.. more than 27"?

[@FriedBalonyPony]

Which dealership is going to sell the Buell brand?

[@Nightfieldzop]

100% buying one

[@elithegreat6463]

The riding position looks ideal 👍, The concern would be , Will the “New” Version of “Buell” be there for its customers??, or will it turn into just another fly by night attempt at bringing the company back. ? Will parts be available, warranty concerns, Dealer network ,??, Best of luck, but you’ll have to prove yourselves first. 🇺🇸

[@jeremydickerson1049]

Nice I will take 100 of them!!

[@CCitis]

Classic Buell eh... underslung exhaust, v twin, perimeter rotor... very cool.

[@lukesmith8547]

I like the style of some of the new buell's but I also like the style of the first one as it looked like a duel sport bike like the old enduro bikes

[@Chase_N]

Oof, the Super Cruiser is just pure hotness and sounds awesome! If Buell ever wants someone to test out the ADV their working on, let me know. I'd love to compare it with my Pan Am.

[@WRXXXual]

Yes.

[@Rezaroth]

What happened to Buell? Where can we get their bikes now? I remember their bikes were the first bikes that caught my eyes the first time I started riding motorcycles.

[@keelangerken5154]

Anyone that talks bad about Buell's has never ridden one. the 1125CR with taller bars is a killer bike. The worst part about the bike is the Harley switches and electrical that's prone to failure. Of course this super cruiser is going to be reallyy good

[@Ofmyownvolition]

Hey if it doesnt come factory with olihn and premium exhaust then i hope that reflects in the base model price.

[@yaonguyen3685]

Reminds me of the EBR 1190RX.

[@shadwox9808]

I have a Triumph Rocket 3 GT and i didnt change the exaust beacause of the esthetic of it yeah it doesnt make alot of noise but who need the noise when you have beast of a bike like the Rocket have would sure like to know compare to my bike how this new and awesome looking Buell compare to the Rocket. Great video ride safe mates.

[@chenzog6657]

Bad ass bike.

[@RobertJones-ix2hu]

Bet there is gona be a lot of Loweriders & ST’s for sale when this thing is released. Bike looks fukn RAD! 🤘🏻

[@cableguy130]

Bike is awesome

[@ButtSnorkler9000]

Those are so badass. Can’t wait till the Buell dune racer comes out . I’ve only ever been interested in dirtbikes untill I found out about these

[@maximusdecimusmeridius5438]

Harley needs to put one out

[@io3010]

Need to go full LED lighting though boys, the turn sigs look pretty cheesy, however; amazing bike, since HD won't make what we want, let's go Buell!!

[@officialwildcardadventures]

HD are having a hard time making bikes that work. Their sales are waaaay down. They're on their way out.

[@skandix]

Buell has a winner!

[@patrickromain]

Do they plan on making the super cruiser available in Europe?

[@norsmanadventures]

I wonder if there will be hard pannier/bag options?

[@throttleblip9854]

I sure hope so. I don't love soft bags but would use them if that's the only option.

[@alexanderkoufodontis2092]

Riding Ole west 100 in the mondex nice road out to Palatka and bunnell ride it everyday

[@dwightbernheimer331]

At almost 80 years old... Buell is a rehashed 'Hardly Ableson'... Until they prove otherwise😊... And after they do THAT... Riders will have to be able to afford IT!!!...🤔 I don't know if it's my phone or your audio... The bike sounds horrible😮... I hope the hell it's my phone😊... Thanks for posting... PS it ain't no hooligan bike... Unless you can pull up next to a Cop flip 'em the bird and then disappear😂😂😂... I hope I'm WRONG about All of THIS... Would love to see this thing succeed😊😊😊

[@montha123]

Are Harley dealerships in Europe going to start selling Buell motorcycles again next year ?

[@viperq]

I bet this will be nice bike on the track.

[@RoboCop-zn8bt]

I was thinking about a Harley Pam am, rode one last year but this is way cooler. I hope it's affordable

[@gils33]

I’m French and I just want to see it coming in Europe ! I love this bike. Just would add a better s’est for duo and bags.

[@svenolav5275]

no ABS or Euro5 so chances are zero 🥲

[@gils33]

@@svenolav5275 I hate people like you that come with irrefutable facts and breaks people dream... shame on you ;)

[@bradleyknight8330]

Did you guys just build a modern FXR stunt bike???

[@RevJay_Rides]

I like your Boswell’s Hooligan shirt. I have a couple of those myself. Speaking of such, I was suppose to get a shirt from you, but never did. No biggee. Just wondering if that’s off now.