u/stoic_alcoholic

I have a 1974 Honda CB360T as a fun little around town bike. And a 2024 Kawasaki Z500 that was my learning bike. I’m starting to get tired of the Z500 and looking for something with more character and speed.

I see a lot of Buell XB9s and XB12s in the $4-$6K range. Significantly cheaper than most Japanese 600 cc bikes and the Buell generally have significantly less miles. I know the Buell have some electrical issues and gremlins. But I love Eric Buell’s story, and I think the bikes are so unique and cool, albeit kind of funky looking.

My main question is what are the differences between the XB9 and the XB12? And which should I buy or another Buell?