FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BUELL ULYSSES XB12XT IS EAGER FOR ACTION

New Adventure Sportbike Delivers Street and Touring Performance
EAST TROY, Wis. (January 21, 2008) – Imagine a motorcycle that is just as
comfortable on twisty mountain roads as it is eating up miles of tarmac and back
roads on a long distance tour. That kind of adventurous versatility is distinctly
delivered by the new Buell Ulysses XB12XT.
The new Buell Ulysses XB12XT model was introduced today as the second
model in the Buell Ulysses family of motorcycles. Boasting the intuitive handling
and tremendous torque that Buell has come to symbolise, the XB12XT creates a
sport riding experience on a capable long-distance motorcycle. Based on the
Buell Ulysses adventure sport bike, the XB12XT features a specially-tuned
shorter travel suspension and lower standard seat height, standard tall
windscreen, Pirelli Strada sport touring tyres and standard lockable top box and
side luggage cases.
“The XB12XT will dish out considerable comfort and potent performance at every
turn,” said Erik Buell, Chairman and Chief Technical Officer at Buell Motorcycle
Company. “The new suspension and many other features will let riders and
passengers enjoy this motorcycle on all kinds of roads. It’s the perfect bike for
zipping through the city, getting out to the country and back again, or vice versa.”
By focusing on paved road performance, the XB12XT suspension springs and
damping were optimised to soak up road imperfections, which allowed a reduced
suspension travel, resulting in a lower ride height and thus a lower centre of
gravity.