The Buell SuperTouring sport-tourer will begin production this fall, with pre-orders coming available on July 1. According to Buell, the SuperTouring is designed to offer thrilling performance along with comfort for touring solo or two-up.
More details will be announced closer to production. So far, we know the SuperTouring will offer a claimed 185 hp and 102 lb-ft of torque and have a wet weight of 439 lb. It’ll include Buell’s Fuel in Frame design as well.
Also included are dual-disc Brembo front brakes with EBC rotors, Fox suspension and a steering stabilizer, and a custom Saddlemen seat designed for two-up riding. The bodywork will be made of carbon fiber, the tires will be Dunlop Sportmax Q5As, and the Buell footpegs are redesigned for better grip and are placed to allow good legroom without compromising cornering clearance.
“We are beyond excited to release the Buell SuperTouring shortly ahead of the Super Cruiser,” said Bill Melvin, Buell Motorcycle Co. owner and CEO. “It is a big year for Buell; we are back and excited to see our team’s hard work and dedication come to fruition.”
Customization options will include a secondary exhaust and 36-liter saddlebags for $1,500, cut tips with the bags for $2,000, and a quickshifter for $495.
MSRP for the Buell SuperTouring is $23,995, and Buell is offering an exclusive early-bird discount for customers who wish to pre-order the bike. Running from July 1 to Aug. 31, pre-order deposits are $1,000 and grant the customer a discount pricing of $22,495. Starting Sept. 1, orders will be open to the general public at MSRP. Buell says pre-orders will be fulfilled first once production starts, and the SuperTouring will be available in the U.S. and Canada to start, with plans to extend to other markets in the future.
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Very nice, and easy on the eyes. It is only 5 lbs. heavier than my previous Kawasaki 2008 KLR650. I would guess that the weight of the Buell doesn’t include the side cases. Given its light weight, for those into touring, this motorcycle maybe too light as you need weight for the open roads to combat the wind.