2010 Erik Buell Racing 1190RR Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Erik Buell Racing's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2010 Erik Buell Racing 1190RR pairs a 1190 cc (72.6 cu in) v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 185 HP (135 kW) at 11,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 126.1 Nm (93 lb-ft) at 9,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 155.5 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (9,500 rpm) and peak power (11,500 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the 1190RR measures 163.3 kg (360 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 1.13 HP/kg (0.88 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,400 mm (55.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 17.41-liter (4.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Erik Buell Racing archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2010 to 2011, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
155.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
1.13 HP/kg (0.88 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
9,500–11,500 rpm
Engine
Displacement1190.0 ccm (72.61 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine Details72 and #730; V-Twin. Titanium valves, 42.0mm intake, 35.4 mm exhaust
Power185.0 HP (135.0 kW)) @ 11500 RPM
Torque126.1 Nm (12.9 kgf-m or 93.0 ft.lbs) @ 9500 RPM
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Power
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Torque
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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