Buell Hammerhead 1190
The Buell Hammerhead 1190 is a sportbike, produces 182 bhp and weighs 190 kg.
182 bhp
Potencia
101.6 ft-lb
Torsión
190 kg
Peso
Carenado
Cuerpo
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Hand-Built in Michigan
The Hammerhead 1190 is hand-made in Grand Rapids, Michigan by Liquid Asset Partners. Bikes take roughly two weeks to build, with shipping from America adding five to six weeks.
Rim-Mounted Front Brake
The Hammerhead retains Buell's signature rim-mounted front brake with a 386mm disc and eight-piston radial caliper. This design makes fitting an ABS sensor much harder, requiring individual DVLA approval for each UK bike.
72-Degree V-Twin Engine
The liquid-cooled 72-degree V-twin engine traces its roots to the 1125cc motor originally designed by Rotax for Harley-Davidson. It has since grown to 1190cc and now features EBR-designed heads, built in-house in Michigan.
20-Level Traction Control
The only electronic rider aid is a 20-level traction control system. Buell reportedly activates it via a spike in engine revs as there are no wheel speed sensors, and the bike otherwise lacks connectivity, ABS, or a fuel gauge.
Carbon Bodywork Standard
The Hammerhead comes with carbon fibre bodywork as standard, clear-coated to show the weave. Buyers can opt for painted carbon at roughly £1,000 extra depending on colour and design.
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Curated picks for the Buell Hammerhead 1190 — owned, ridden, recommended.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the horsepower of the Buell Hammerhead 1190? +
The Buell Hammerhead 1190 produces 182 bhp, with 101.6 ft-lb of torque.
Is the Buell Hammerhead 1190 good for beginners? +
Not really — the Buell Hammerhead 1190 is better for experienced riders (182 hp can be intimidating).
Is the Buell Hammerhead 1190 reliable? +
The Buell Hammerhead 1190 has no widely-reported critical reliability issues. 0 minor issues are documented — see the Common Problems section above.
Is the Buell Hammerhead 1190 good for daily use? +
Better as a weekend/track bike than a daily — it's a sportbike.
What is the seat height of the Buell Hammerhead 1190? +
The Buell Hammerhead 1190 has a seat height of 826 mm (32.5 in). Most riders 170 cm+ will sit comfortably flat-footed.
What gear should I buy for a Buell Hammerhead 1190? +
Motoryk has curated a Top 10 gear list specifically for the Buell Hammerhead 1190, covering engine oil, tires, chain, battery, and brake pads — see motoryk.com/bikes/buell/hammerhead-1190/top10. Each pick is matched to this bike's spec.
