In a Previous lifetime, before deciding to build the ultimate motorcycle for real world riding Erik Buell hammered out laps. More laps than you want to know about. Using gut research derived from the track, Buell^TM formulated three elemental design concepts that would serve as the foundation for what is devoutly known as The Trilogy of Tech.

Mass centralization is the practice of concentrating the greatest amount of mass as close to the centre of the frame as possible. It's a discipline that yields reduced frame stress with a lower polar moment of inertia for more responsive handling.

Weight is kept central within the wheelbase by placing components such as the shock, muffler and battery close to the engine.

Any flex in a motorcycle's frame will reduce rider control, particularly under extreme riding conditions. Buell's uncompromising attention to frame rigidity allows for exceptional control during aggressive riding.

Buell's geodesic perimeter frame utilizes triangulated sections, proven to provide maximum stiffness. The engine serves as a planar stressed member of the frame, further enhancing rigidity

Minimizing the weight of those components not supported by springs is also crucial to the sensory ride. Lower unsprung weight allows tires to maintain road contact on irregular surfaces. Few, if any, production motorcycles can match Buell's unsprung weight.

Buell's six-piston caliper, single-disk system, one of the industry's largest, reduces unsprung weight by 4-6 Pounds in comparison to dual-disc setups.