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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
Tim Stevens got his start writing professionally while still in school in the mid '90s, and since then has covered topics ranging from business process management to video game development to automotive technology.
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EBR 1190RX
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EBR 1190RX

This is the EBR 1190RX, and we were lucky enough to ride it around the historic Indianapolis Raceway.

EBR 1190RX
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EBR 1190RX

The bike is an 1190cc, V-twin superbike made by EBR, a company founded by Erik Buell.

EBR 1190RX
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EBR 1190RX

Erik Buell founded the Buell Motor Company, which was acquired by Harley-Davidson and, ultimately, shut down.

EBR 1190RX
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EBR 1190RX

EBR is Erik Buell Racing, and is the rebirth of all the clever engineering that became a Buell hallmark.

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EBR 1190RX

The cockpit is fully digital, with a full-color LCD for managing drive modes.

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EBR 1190RX

The attention to detail with the machined parts is evident.

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EBR 1190RX

More lovely componentry. Each bike is hand-built in Wisconsin.

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EBR 1190RX

The exhaust is large and does a good job of keeping the raucous V-twin from blowing out your eardrums.

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EBR 1190RX

Fully adjustable rear suspension.

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EBR 1190RX

Lightweight wheels and a double-sided swingarm.

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EBR 1190RX

Fairings are simple and lightweight, with the color molded in rather than painted on.

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EBR 1190RX

The bike uses Buell's trademark rim-mounted disc brakes, to reduce unsprung mass.

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EBR 1190RX

Riding the bike around a damp Indianapolis was a joy.

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EBR 1190RX

The 1190RX has immense power, but is incredibly easy to ride.

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EBR 1190RX

Rain or shine, the traction control modes on the 1190RX make it easy to look good.

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EBR 1190RX

The EBR 1190RX is available in red, yellow or black starting at $18,995.

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