Buell Motorcycle Company Introduces Two Powerful New Models

New Firebolt XB12R and Lightning XB12S lead the 2004 model line-up

EAST TROY, Wis., July 15 -- Buell Motorcycle Company announced the addition of two exciting new motorcycles to its 2004 product line-up today: The Firebolt XB12R and Lightning XB12S, high-performance models powered by the new 103-hp Buell XB1200 V-Twin engine.

The Buell XB1200 engine is a 1203cc air/fan and oil-cooled V-Twin designed to produce the kind of mid-range power that excels on the street. Rated at 103 peak horsepower and 84 ft. lbs. of tire-twisting torque the new XB1200 engine is equipped with Buell InterActive Exhaust, an electronically controlled system which optimizes exhaust back-pressure to broaden the engine's torque band over a wide rpm range.

The Firebolt XB12R and Lightning XB12S join current models -- the Firebolt XB9R, Lightning XB9S and Buell Blast -- to complete the Buell 2004 line of American-made motorcycles. Also new this year, all 2004 Buell motorcycles will be covered by a two-year, unlimited mileage warranty replacing the previous one-year warranty.

Buell Motorcycle Company, a subsidiary of Harley-Davidson, Inc., produces sport motorcycles, motorcycle parts, accessories and apparel. To learn more about Buell motorcycles, visit your local Buell dealer today and experience the pure streetfighter attitude, style and performance only found on board a Buell. Call 1-800-490-9635 for the Buell dealer nearest you. Or pull into www.buell.com .