…long-distance journeys aboard Buell's latest touring machine the Ulysses XB12XT. While the Ulysses moniker has been in the Buell lineup since the debut of its dirt-capable XB12X in 2006, the XB series has lacked a purpose-built on-road touring platform. The new Ulysses XB12XT is that touring machine…

…Caponord which we felt was an overpriced clone of the returning 2007 Suzuki V-Strom DL1000. The other change was to swap the erratically scored Buell Ulysses for the all-new 2007 Triumph Tiger 1050. Returning for another go-round is the 2007 Ducati Multistrada 1100s and the defending champ, the 2007 BMW…

…overgrown dirt bike. It seemed as if company founder (and former TZ750 racer) Erick Buell must've somehow been coerced into a VW Microbus and forced to sample some electric kool-aid. However, the funny thing is Buell's new Ulysses really impressed us during its press launch in Colorado's Rocky Mountains-an…

…" summarized test rider Dean Hight. Nipping at the MTS's heeled-over heels is the new Buell. Essentially an XB12Ss ""Lightning Long"" (also new for '06) with more ground clearance and suspension, the XB12X Ulysses can also rail a corner, aided by its sportbike 17-inch front wheel and the most aggressive…

…-Strom from Suzuki, followed by a new dirt-worthy rival from KTM in the form of the 950 Adventure . For 2006, Buell has thrown its entry into the ring with the Harley-powered XB12X Ulysses . For bikes in such a niche category, it's a bit surprising to find a great deal of contrast in what manufacturers…

…Duc: 77.6% 4. Buell: 73.3% 5. Suz: 72.8% 6. Capo: 62.8% Return to the 2006 Adventure Touring Comparo . Recent Touring Motorcycle Reviews OtherTouring MotorcycleReviews Related Articles Adventure Comparo Verdict 2005 BMW R1200GS Bike Test 2004 KTM 950 Adventure Bike Test 2006 Buell Ulysses First Ride "

…"Trippin on Two Wheels,"" gave us the chance to explore one of the most fascinating places we have been in this series. Riding three identical Buell Ulysses also gave us a chance to sample one of the most eclectic motorcycles currently produced. Part dirt bike, part sportbike, with some distinct adventure…

…Harley-Davidson dealerships and they could often be overheard discussing the possibility of entering a Buell Ulysses. Those campfire-tire-kicking discussions died when Harley-Davidson divorced Buell. Happy-Trails had a modified off-road Harley-Davidson on their drawing boards, but it was John Ogden who…

…picking up Hwy 22 to the Capitol. We rolled through fertile farm lands and even passed a town called Buell, which made us question whether or not we would catch any flack for excluding the Ulysses. Once we got into Salem we tested the machines' U-turn capabilities for an hour or two as we tried to navigate…

" Buell Motorcycle Company today announced the American Adventure Grant program, which will award the grand prize winner of an essay contest describing the ultimate American riding adventure a new 2009 Buell Ulysses XB12X motorcycle, $2,500 in credit for Buell Parts & Accessories, and a check for $2…