2014 Erik Buell Racing 1190RS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Erik Buell Racing's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2014 Erik Buell Racing 1190RS utilizes a 1190 cc (72.6 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 185 HP (135 kW) at 10,600 rpm while maximum torque reaches 137.8 Nm (101.6 lb-ft) at 8,200 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 2,400 rpm working window between peak torque (8,200 rpm) and peak power (10,600 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the 1190RS measures 190 kg (419 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.97 HP/kg (1.03 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 17.1-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Erik Buell Racing archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2012 to 2014, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
155.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.97 HP/kg (1.03 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,200–10,600 rpm
Engine
Displacement1190.0 ccm (72.61 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power185.0 HP (135.0 kW)) @ 10600 RPM
Torque137.8 Nm (14.1 kgf-m or 101.6 ft.lbs) @ 8200 RPM
Compression13.4:1
Bore x Stroke106.0 x 67.5 mm (4.2 x 2.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Fuel injection with 2 port injectors and 2 showerhead injectors
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