EBR 1190RX superbike at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (pictures)
We take a close look at the EBR 1190RX superbike, and then take to one of the most historic racetracks in the world.
Tim Stevens
EBR 1190RX
This is the EBR 1190RX, and we were lucky enough to ride it around the historic Indianapolis Raceway.
EBR 1190RX
The bike is an 1190cc, V-twin superbike made by EBR, a company founded by Erik Buell.
EBR 1190RX
Erik Buell founded the Buell Motor Company, which was acquired by Harley-Davidson and, ultimately, shut down.
EBR 1190RX
EBR is Erik Buell Racing, and is the rebirth of all the clever engineering that became a Buell hallmark.
EBR 1190RX
The cockpit is fully digital, with a full-color LCD for managing drive modes.
EBR 1190RX
The attention to detail with the machined parts is evident.
EBR 1190RX
More lovely componentry. Each bike is hand-built in Wisconsin.
EBR 1190RX
The exhaust is large and does a good job of keeping the raucous V-twin from blowing out your eardrums.
EBR 1190RX
Fully adjustable rear suspension.
EBR 1190RX
Lightweight wheels and a double-sided swingarm.
EBR 1190RX
Fairings are simple and lightweight, with the color molded in rather than painted on.
EBR 1190RX
The bike uses Buell's trademark rim-mounted disc brakes, to reduce unsprung mass.
EBR 1190RX
Riding the bike around a damp Indianapolis was a joy.
EBR 1190RX
The 1190RX has immense power, but is incredibly easy to ride.
EBR 1190RX
Rain or shine, the traction control modes on the 1190RX make it easy to look good.
EBR 1190RX
The EBR 1190RX is available in red, yellow or black starting at $18,995.