Buell announces new long distance tourer: the XB12XT

   Seems the Suzuki Bandit 1250 isn’t the only hoon strapping on saddlebags in the name of practicality; Buell’s Ulysses adventure tourer has been reinterpreted as a long-distance ride with shorter travel suspension, a lower seat height, a goofy windscreen and a whopping big set of luggage. Meet the XB12XT. 

The Ulysses’ semi-dirt tyres have been replaced by Pirelli Diablo Strada tourers, and the XT even has a set of heated grips. Good, sensible fun… I guess. US RRP is $12,995. 

More pics after the jump. Oh, and for those that like to read about the man behind the bike, here’s an L.A. Times interview with Erik Buell about his rock ‘n’ roll band, the Thunderbolts.