Motorcycle a three-speed gearbox and belt transmission. It was so popular with its users that it was nicknamed the "Trusty Triumph." By 1920, Harley-Davidson was the largest manufacturer, with their motorcycles being sold by dealers in 67 countries. In the 1950s, streamlining began to play an increasing part in the development of racing motorcycles and the "dustbin fairing" held out the possibility of radical changes to motorcycle design. NSU and Moto Guzzi were in the vanguard of this development, both producing very radical designs well ahead of their time. NSU produced the most advanced design, but after the deaths of four
Buell Motorcycle Company a limited series of 50 XBRR (, ) racing-only machines for factory-backed and privateer racing teams. The XBRR frame was a XB1/XB2 hybrid, the suspension came from Swedish manufacturer Öhlins, and the wheels were made of magnesium. It was the first model using the ZTL2 eight-piston caliper by Nissin. In 2009, Buell announced production of the 1125RR, also a race-only motorcycle. The bike was internally called the B2, aimed for the supersport market. Built from the 1125R, the 1125RR changes include a titanium exhaust, magnesium wheels, full fairings and a chain drive. On September 9, 2009, Buell won its first