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Sailariel · October 19th, 2009, 09:10 AM

Before I got the Ninja in 08, I seriously considered the Buell Blast. I liked the fact that the seat was low enough that both feet reached the ground at traffic lights, I also liked the fact that it was a 500 Single (I loved my old Gold Star). The Blast was also very flickable. I did not like the low RPM vibration---vibrated more than the BSA. Did an A B comparison with the Ninja and here was a bike with half the displacement that was light years ahead in engineering and quality. The Blast "looked like" it had a sleeved down Sportster engine with the rear cylinder lopped off. I can`t believe how that bike vibrated. I have to say that it was a very attractive bike and I really liked the huge brakes. I am sorry to see Buell close shop. I REALLY liked the 1200 Rotax powered bike but was realistic enough not to get such a powerful machine.

October 19th, 2009, 09:10 AM	#66
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Before I got the Ninja in 08, I seriously considered the Buell Blast. I liked the fact that the seat was low enough that both feet reached the ground at traffic lights, I also liked the fact that it was a 500 Single (I loved my old Gold Star). The Blast was also very flickable. I did not like the low RPM vibration---vibrated more than the BSA. Did an A B comparison with the Ninja and here was a bike with half the displacement that was light years ahead in engineering and quality. The Blast "looked like" it had a sleeved down Sportster engine with the rear cylinder lopped off. I can`t believe how that bike vibrated. I have to say that it was a very attractive bike and I really liked the huge brakes. I am sorry to see Buell close shop. I REALLY liked the 1200 Rotax powered bike but was realistic enough not to get such a powerful machine.