I am owner of a Buell XB12S 2005. I owen the xb9s and xb9r. The XB12S is a nice bike but not for big humans. Mine is mapped and have about 115 horses. The tip i got before buying the XB12S is not to buy the XB12S after 2006 with motivation that the motors are more reliable before 2006. And this guy is a Buell guru legend. I love the handle of this bike. It's a great city bike also nice and stable on the highway pushing 120-130km/h. Love the torque. It's very easy to find a speed that is nice to just float. Not a nervous bike hard to drive slow. The sound is like music from my OEM race exhaust. It's a great and unique bike experience in many ways. I can only say that it's a keeper. And that they will not be around forever and the intress don't seems to cool of. When the petrol bikes will disappear this is the bike I want to have. It have a easy way to get the personal look to. And there are pretty much parts both OEM and aftermarket for both motor and looks. And it still comes new stuff that is both to keep it modern and parts that is just upgraded. Amen.