Buell Motorcycle Co. made quite a splash in early 2023 when it unveiled the Super Cruiser 1190, a special model designed in collaboration with legendary motorcycle designer Roland Sands. The bike was unveiled for the first time in February 2023, and Buell began accepting pre-orders for the bike shortly afterwards. As it turns out, there’s great demand, as Buell has announced that there has been “unprecedented support” for its new model.
There’s no doubt that Buell can make high-performance motorcycles. We saw this in the brand’s return in 2021, when the brand unveiled the Hammerhead 1190, the “fastest production motorcycle in America”. That said, the Super Cruiser, designed with Roland Sands, also promises uncompromising performance, but with a more road-oriented nature. According to the company, the Super Cruiser perfectly combines the elements of a sports bike with a cruiser, resulting in a ride that is both engaging and comfortable.
Just six months after opening pre-orders for the Super Cruiser, Buell has already accumulated an impressive 120 million dollars in pre-orders, which demonstrates the interest the new model has generated. According to Bill Melvin, Buell’s CEO, demand for the new model marks a first for American V-Twins: “Americans love style, power and performance. The Super Cruiser revolutionizes the model for all three, and the response shows that Buell has simply hit the nail on the head. This is absolutely unprecedented for an American V-Twin.” When the bike goes into production in 2025, it is expected to have a retail price of between 20,000 and 30,000 dollars.
In terms of performance, the Buell Super Cruiser is powered by an engine found in the Hammerhead 1190 sports bike. Inside the bike’s frame is a liquid-cooled, fuel-injected 1,190 cc twin-cylinder engine with a maximum output of 175 hp and 136.9 Nm. It has 17-inch wheels, fully adjustable suspension and even adjustable handlebars and footrests, so you can adapt the ergonomics exactly to your liking. The curb weight is 204.1 kg, which is surprisingly light for its power class and for an American V-twin.