Riding the V2 Super Cruiser: Facts and Feedback from Fellow Riders

We're thrilled to share feedback from our Super Cruiser prototype test rides. All have been overwhelmingly positive!

Together with a select group of riders, YouTuber Cait Bergeon and our own Engineering Lead - Matt Laurent - are able to share their firsthand experiences on the Super Cruiser.

Cait Bergeon, @Sassy_pantss

Cait is a a passionate motorcycle enthusiast, artist, and content creator with the handle Sassy_pantss on Youtube, Instagram and TikTok. After her test ride on the Super Cruiser V2 prototype, Cait shared the following feedback:

"I love that this bike is super lightweight because it makes one-footing it super easy.

“I'm 125 lbs - about 5'2" - and I am not flat-footed on this bike… but I don't find that an issue because it is so light."

Cait Bergeon (Sassy_pantss)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZ4KDwafb9Y

Matt Laurent, Engineering Lead

Our own Engineering Lead, Matt Laurent, has also commented on the responsiveness of the Super Cruiser, contributing the benefits of our chassis below:

“It's definitely a different experience than a sports bike, but I don't feel out of place compared to the sports bikes I am used to. I have a tinted visor and you can't see, but there's a huge smile behind my helmet the whole time I'm on this bike. It's completely track capable.

... when you lean the bike over, or you push with the handlebars for it to do something different (other than up-and-down), there's a response rate between your front and rear wheel before it actually does something. The torsional rigidity basically makes that response rate quicker, so there's less wind-up, less give. Things happen more quickly. You don’t get that equation with a [traditional] cruiser frame (which has a single backbone chassis).”

Matt Laurent - Engineering Lead, Buell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csd4EtVBjbc

The Super Cruiser’s ergonomics also play a part in overall responsiveness; Matt has ridden competing bikes in our industry and includes below how to pull the most out of the Super Cruiser’s unique performance-oriented personality:

"… Bikes like the Ducati Diavel and the Triumph Speed Triple also have that forward, toe-touch riding style, whereas our riding style is… a much more neutral spine, hands forward, and legs at a very comfortable 90 degrees. It's not quite a neutral riding position, but the result is significantly more neutral than the Lowrider S or the 101.

This ergonomics choice allows you to drive more weight into the [Super Cruiser’s] foot pegs, which is more of a performance application. You transfer your weight, but you also put a horizontal aspect into the bike by using your feet - and you can get more twist and response rate out of the bike by using your feet to drive the bike to do what you want it to do."

Matt Laurent - Engineering Lead, Buell

The Version 3 (V3) Super Cruiser prototype will carry a high-performance Brembo dual disc braking system, allowing for the eventual integration of ABS technology on Buell’s bikes. In addition, the Super Cruiser will debut with a newly developed, high-performance Fox Racing front & back suspension. This decision ultimately improves overall rider safety while paving the way for the Super Cruiser's next goal: Global expansion.

Stay tuned for Part Two of this three-part series, where we'll dive deeper into the personality of Buell’s upcoming Super Cruiser.

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