1992 Buell RSS 1200

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Created by Erik Buell, a former Harley-Davidson engineer, the RSS 1200 was Buell’s effort to transform Harley-Davidson engines into high-performance sportbikes. The Buell RSS 1200 was powered by a 1200 cc air-cooled V-twin engine derived from the Harley-Davidson Sportster and Buell’s patented no-vibration uniplanar engine-mount system.

The bike’s features also included a lightweight frame and adjustable components that allowed riders to tailor the handling to their preferences. The RSS 1200's design was both functional and distinctive, with sculpted bodywork that enhanced aerodynamics and gave the bike a striking appearance. 

Despite its impressive performance and design, the Buell RSS 1200 remained a rare and exclusive model, with limited production numbers. This exclusivity has made it a sought-after collector's item among motorcycle enthusiasts. This single-owner 1992 Buell RSS 1200 is No. 62 of 110 produced by the original Buell company before Harley bought a majority stake and took control of the company. It comes with multiple extras, including an autographed photo of Erik Buell posing with this exact bike, take by the consignor.

Highlights 

• No. 62 of 110 produced by the original Buell Motor Company before the Harley buyout  

• Finished in Charcoal paint with black vinyl upholstery 

• Original factory installed equipment includes: 

  • Carbureted 1200 cc air-cooled V-twin engine rated at 61 hp 

  • Five-speed manual transmission 

  • Chrome moly tube frame

  • Performance Machine wheels 

  • Front disc brake with a six-piston caliper from Performance Machine 

  • White Power (white springs) suspension 

  • Oil cooler 

  • Harley-Davidson instruments and controls, mass centralized exhaust, single front brake to minimize wheel weight and modified bicycle gear selector for the carb enrichment lever 

  • Screaming Eagle ignition eliminating the rev limiter 

  • Dyno-Jet kit installed in the carburetor 

  • Hayden self-adjusting primary chain tensioner 

  • Race Tech serviced suspension 

Features 

• The consignor, aware of leaking problems with Buell’s composite fuel tank, commissioned a custom aluminum inner fuel tank that will not leak, however it decreased fuel capacity 

• Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 160/60ZR17 tires 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor paint chips 

• Decreased fuel capacity (see above) 

Included 

• Owner's manual 

• Shop manual (Harley Sportster) 

• 25 Years of Buell history book by Court Canfield 

• Tool kit 

• Stock chrome air cleaner cover 

• Stock ignition module 

• Track stand 

• Ultra rare key fob 

• Autographed, framed, large-format photo of Erik Buell with this bike, taken by the consignor 

Ownership History

The owner of this 1992 Buell RSS 1200 purchased it on 5 April 1993. “My frame is chrome moly steel, hand cut, hand mitered, hand jigged and hand TIG welded by Jim Schneider of Competition R&D. One man + 4 days = 1 frame. To quote Court Canfield from his book, ‘All Buell frames are eye candy, but a Schneider frame is a work of art.’”