from www.motorcycledaily.com

It’s hard to look back on the past. There are so many ways you can think “if only” and ponder how circumstances could have been different. Such is the case with Buell Motorcycles, condemned by Harley-Davidson management to the dustbin.

For those of us who appreciated what Erik Buell was trying to do with his innovative ideas, it’s sad to know that the 1190RR won’t be sold as a street-legal machine. Lighter, torquier, and more powerful than the 1125, this full-faired v-twin truly could have been a match for the Japanese thousands and the Ducati 1198. I for one would have loved to see one competing in AMA racing next year.

MotorcycleDaily has some more details on what could have been a very competitive superbike.