Enter the 2008 Ulysses XB12XT: a Ulysses for those lusting after a Uly that they can climb aboard without actually having to “climb aboard.” Seat height is 30.7 inches. ![]() With the aforementioned suspension travel, seat height is a short-statured pavement-loving rider’s nightmare at 31.8 inches. If there was one thing about the Ulysses that could be perceived as an Achilles tendon to further domination of sales by the adventure-tourer, it would probably have to be all the spring in its step. Or at least they’ve heard the cries of the media, consumers and corporate execs. So, despite Erik Buell’s venerable racing history and the influence it’s had on many of his bikes, the odd-looking and strangely-named (Eric likes Greek mythology) Ulysses with 17-inch wheels, sporty rubber, dirtbike-style handlebar and over 6-plus inches of suspension travel wins the day.īuell has had the time, so it must have wisdom. Of the nine bikes making up the product line, six of those carry the letters XB of those, the Uly is the strongest selling machine according to Chris Nelson, Director of Product Planning for Buell. ![]() ![]() But the company’s current sales success is also due to the humble Ulysses. No doubt the forward momentum owes a great deal to the company’s late-2007 release of the highly-anticipated liquid-cooled V-Twin 1125R, especially considering “dealer fill” (each dealer that wanted an 1125R has received at least one unit) has already been achieved.
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