“Buell is Back”. A phrase that not long ago many would have scoffed at. In early 2021, the American-based motorcycle company Buell announced a return to the market with some rather striking models, as the eccentric manufacturer had been known to make previously. The first up to bat for Buell was their flagship sport bike – the Hammerhead 1190. The Hammerhead was an amalgamation of ideas from the entire R&D team at Buell, with high profile figures from companies such as Lotus Engineering, Toyota, Bombardier, and GM contributing their experience in the industry as well.
While the company sought to innovate with their newest model, the overall motorcycle maintained the longstanding theme of quirks and design choices. With features like an in-frame gas tank – meant to save weight and bring the center of gravity further down – to the single perimeter rotor built to decrease overall rotating mass, the Hammerhead takes an approach to handling and performance that Buell has become synonymous with.
As for the specs of this model, the 1190 comes from the factory boasting an impressive 185 horsepower and 102 ft/lbs. of torque out of the V-twin configured engine. Stopping all 420 pounds of the motorcycle is an eight-piston single caliper front brake and a 220mm rear brake, while Showa components were sourced to provide ample customization and capability around either a local canyon or track.
Manufactured in November of 2023, this example is VIN: 546AAAG28RL000003. The seller is the original owner – he bought it directly from Buell one year ago.
The odometer shows 1,011 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a condition check and the break-in service. Our service department notes the following in their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Good
Engine Oil Quality: New
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: Good
Coolant Quality: Ok <0.15V
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Ok (<1.5% of moisture contamination)
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Ok (<1.5% of moisture contamination)
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Ok (<1.5% of moisture contamination)
Final Drive Condition: Cleaned, Lubed, Adjusted
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 80%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 80%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 23/23
Tire Date Code Rear: 32/22
Tire % Remaining Front: 90%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 80%
Tire Press. Front: 32 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 34 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.3V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.9V
Running Condition: Runs Well
Test Ride Completed: Yes
Test Ride Distance: 2mi–
Modifications:
Race exhaust and ECU.
Aftermarket tank protector.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on the original Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tires with date codes of 3222 and 2323.
The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Panorama City, California (please make an appointment if you’d like an inspection), this Buell is offered on a clean California title with registration current through December 2026.
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