Buell unveils 1125RR race bike

[Cutty72]

Originally Posted by Rider

No but they indicated that the street version was going to convert to a chain.

Not sure if they meant the RR or the standard R too?
Advantage of the chain is the easy gearing changes necessary for different tracks. For racing it's ok, since they probaly change out sprockets and chain after every race.

Street use... I love my belt No adjusting, No lubing, no wear to speak of...

[Rider]

Originally Posted by Cutty72

Not sure if they meant the RR or the standard R too?
Advantage of the chain is the easy gearing changes necessary for different tracks. For racing it's ok, since they probaly change out sprockets and chain after every race.

Street use... I love my belt No adjusting, No lubing, no wear to speak of...

Weight is shaved via new titanium exhaust system and 6-spoke magnesium wheels, which replace aluminum stock units. The cast aluminum swingarm is machined with an axle adjustment system and a chain drive replaces the stock 1125R’s belt system (though the current 1125R is already being campaigned with such a chain drive).

Unless they mean only on the track bikes.

[Trip]

The race bikes that race in the 600 class have chains already is what they meant.

[Cutty72]

Originally Posted by Rider

Weight is shaved via new titanium exhaust system and 6-spoke magnesium wheels, which replace aluminum stock units. The cast aluminum swingarm is machined with an axle adjustment system and a chain drive replaces the stock 1125R’s belt system (though the current 1125R is already being campaigned with such a chain drive).

Unless they mean only on the track bikes.

Yeah... that's what I'm not sure of.
Who knows... I know a lot of people that put chain drive on 'em, but those were the track junkies.
I know I like not having to ever worry about changing my drive belt.