The newly released 2026 Buell Super Cruiser successfully bridges the gap between aggressive West Coast club-style aesthetics and raw American superbike performance. Born from a high-profile collaboration between Buell Motorcycle Co. and legendary custom builder Roland Sands, this highly anticipated machine trades Buell’s traditional aluminum chassis for a flexible, steel-tube frame modeled with unmistakable Harley FXR-inspired geometry. Beneath the high-mounted bars, a Memphis Shades cafe fairing, and a custom Saddlemen seat lies a liquid-cooled 1190cc ET-V2 V-twin engine that pumps out a massive 175 horsepower and 94 lb-ft of torque. By pairing this intense power plant with premium componentry—including a dual-disc Brembo braking system, fully adjustable FOX suspension, and a featherweight wet weight of just 485 pounds (minus fuel)—the Super Cruiser boasts a staggering power-to-weight ratio that behaves more like a naked sportbike than a traditional heavyweight cruiser.
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Brand |
Buell |
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Model |
Super Cruiser 2026 |
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Status |
Available |
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Release Date |
2026 |
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Full Specs |
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Engine Type |
ET-V2: 72° V-Twin, Liquid Cooled, Four-stroke |
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Bore x Stroke |
4.17 in. x 2.66in. (106 x 67.5 mm) |
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Displacement |
72.6 cu in. (1190cc) |
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Compression Ratio |
13.4 : 1 |
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Fuel Delivery |
Electronic Fuel injection with 2 port injectors & 2 showerhead injectors Primary + Secondary |
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Peak Torque |
127.45 Nm @ 8500 rpm |
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Peak Horsepower |
175 hp |
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Primary Drive |
Gear Drive 36/65 |
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Final Drive |
520 Z-ring chain, 16/44 |
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Clutch |
Hydraulic actuation, vacuum operated slipper |
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Transmission Ratios: |
1st 2.46 2nd 1.75 3rd 1.38 4th 1.17 5th 1.04 6th 0.96 |
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Overall Length |
90.75 in |
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Overall Width |
34.25 in |
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Overall Height |
52 in |
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Seat Height |
32.5in. (826mm) |
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Ground Clearance |
4.75in |
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Weight |
220kg |
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Lean Angle |
50 degrees |
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Frame |
Steel tube frame |
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Swingarm |
Optimized stiffness aluminum |
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Front Suspension |
FOX Inverted front forks |
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Rear Suspension |
FOX, single shock without linkage |
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Front Wheel |
17 x 3.5 Aluminum |
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Rear Wheel |
17 x 6.0 Aluminum |
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Front Brake |
320mm dual rotor |
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Rear Brake |
220mm disc |
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