2024 BUELL 1190 HAMMERHEAD CARBON

BRAND NEW ONLY 537 MILES 

THE MACHINE

Feast your eyes on this brand-new 2024 Buell 1190 Hammerhead Carbon, a hand-built American superbike with just 537 original miles and still covered under the factory warranty.

Powered by Buell’s legendary 1190cc Helicon V-twin, this bike produces 185 horsepower in stock form, and with the Kaplan Cycles pipe and performance tune, it’s breathing better, running cleaner, and delivering even stronger performance across the rev range.

This is one of the last 2024 models featuring Buell’s signature ram-air front brake cooling system and perimeter rotor setup—a design change for 2025 makes this setup exclusive to the 2024 model year.

PERFORMANCE & UPGRADES

• Kaplan Cycles Pipe & ECU Tune ($1,850 value – INCLUDED)
  

• Runs at optimal stoichiometric ratio
  

• Eliminates lean factory mapping & flame-out issues
  

• True straight-through design with side exit
  

• Full Genuine Carbon Fiber Bodywork
  

• Helicon 1190cc V-Twin – 185+ HP
  

• 419 lb curb weight (sub-400 lbs with race exhaust)
  

• Even lighter track-ready (high 300 lb range when stripped)
  

• Signature Buell Perimeter Front Rotor
  

• 8-Piston Front Brake Caliper
  

• Buell Ram-Air Caliper Cooling System (2024 only design)
  

• Pirelli Diablo High-Performance Tires (factory equipped)
  

This is a raw, analog superbike—no ABS, no electronic nannies—just pure rider connection and world-class performance. The low center of gravity and centralized mass make this one of the most athletic, confidence-inspiring machines you’ll ever ride.

VALUE & PRICING

A comparable 2025 model with the same pipe & tune is $22,850+ out the door.

 Buy this one for under $19,000 and save thousands on a bike that is essentially brand new and still under warranty.

2024 Hammerheads are SOLD OUT, and Buell production is shifting heavily toward SuperCruiser models—making these increasingly rare.

We have ONE at this price.

BUILT IN AMERICA

Buell is back and stronger than ever—100% American-made in Grand Rapids, Michigan, hand-built in small batches with outstanding parts availability and a nationwide service network.

Performance

• Engine: 1190cc Helicon 72° V-Twin
  
  

• Power: 186 HP stock, more with race pipe/tune
  
  

• Curb Weight: 419 lbs stock — under 401 lbs with upgradeS
  
  

• Top Speed: 183+ mph
  
  

• Brakes: Signature Buell perimeter rotor, 8-piston caliper
  
  

• Suspension: Fully adjustable premium suspension
  
  

Upgrades & Features:

Includes The Stock Exhaust and Catalytic Converter For Street Use

• Kaplan Pipe & Tune Installed— (FOR OFF ROAD TRACK USE ONLY) optimizes fueling, eliminates flame-out issue, gains torque & HP
  
  

• Full Genuine Carbon Fiber Bodywork — lightweight, high-strength, premium finish
  
  

• Last-Year Ram Air Caliper Cooling — unique to 2024 models, discontinued for 2025
  
  

• Pirelli Diablo Tires — sticky and confidence-inspiring right out of the crate
  
  

• Analog Ride Experience — no ABS, no traction control, pure rider control
  

Why It’s Special

This 2024 is completely sold out nationwide, and 2025 models will be limited as Buell shifts production focus. MSRP on a new 2025 with this upgrade package is $22,850 — this one is yours for under $18,000, saving over $4,900.00 (5K With Tax!)

SHIPPING & FINANCING

• Nationwide Enclosed, Insured, White-Glove Delivery
  

• Roll-on / Roll-off – NO CRATING
  

• Competitive Financing Available
  

We’ll deliver this machine directly to your door with professional motorcycle transport specialists.

THE KAPLAN DIFFERENCE

Every motorcycle from Kaplan Cycles includes our signature concierge-level service and support:

• Professionally inspected and prepared by our expert technicians
  

• Detailed condition evaluation and setup
  

• Concierge customer support before, during, and after the sale
  

• Fully insured door-to-door delivery
  

• We stand behind every machine we sell
  

• Sold by the New England Motorcycle Museum / Kaplan Cycles, the most trusted names in vintage and performance motorcycles in the USA
  

CALL TO PURCHASE

Ken Kaplan Jr. – 860-471-0192

Call or text anytime with questions, financing options, or to secure this bike immediately.

This is your chance to own a rare, hand-built American superbike, already upgraded, and priced thousands below replacement cost.

One bike. No more at this price. When it’s gone, it’s gone.

Bid with confidence or call to buy it now.

Good luck, God bless America 🇺🇸, and thank you for supporting American motorcycling.

WHY SHOULD YOU BUY FROM KAPLAN? WHAT DO YOU GET?

“You are buying from the Kaplan Cycles Family. We are not just another big auction house. We are family-owned and operated and have been buying, servicing, and selling motorcycles since 1975. You will work directly with Ken Jr., Ken Sr., and/or one of the 22 experts on our team. We provide museum-quality, white-glove concierge service from start to finish. Every motorcycle we sell is inspected, serviced, and supported by our team, and we stand behind it after the sale. You’re not on your own — we back what we build and what we sell.

With over 17,000 units sold and still 100% positive feedback, we are the best stress-free buying experience you can have. From the first call to delivery at your door, we will handle it all — because vintage motorcycles deserve support, and so do you.

With every bike we curate you get:
• museum-level inspection & preservation services
• every machine is professionally evaluated, serviced, & rotisserie detailed
• all critical systems are checked, adjusted, or renewed
• you get professional setup, tuning, and delivery prep
• done by the best experts in the industry — we ride and restore every day
• you get post-sale phone support
• you get white-glove, insured, always-enclosed shipping to your door anywhere in the country

You’re buying from Kaplan Cycles at the New England Motorcycle Museum, one of the largest vintage motorcycle collections in North America. Free museum tours and tickets are included with every bike sold. With every bike you purchase, a portion of the proceeds is used to support, continue, and improve the 501(c)(3) nonprofit New England Motorcycle Museum.

You don’t just win an auction — YOU are creating & helping to preserve motorcycle history, and you become part of our family, a Kaplan Cycles client for life.

We do not take new clients off the street.
We do not service bikes purchased elsewhere.
We only take new exclusive clients who purchase a motorcycle from us.

You get a guided purchase experience with, and from, the experts who care about the bike as much as you do. If there’s a problem, you don’t get ghosted. You call us — you will have our cell phone numbers — we will answer your call on weekends, and we will help make it right.

Auction platforms = listing only. No support. No accountability.

Kaplan Cycles = we stand behind what we sell.

You are buying museum-curated provenance. That means:
• expert evaluation
• documented condition
• professional presentation
• long-term preservation mindset

You’re not just buying a motorcycle — you’re buying a curated piece of motorcycling history.

From the #1 family in this business — Kaplan Cycles & the New England Motorcycle Museum.

Sincerely,

Ken Kaplan Sr.
12/28/2025”

AUCTION TERMS:

All motorcycles & vehicles are sold as-is where-is.

Kaplan Cycles guarantees all motorcycles are as-described. Please read the entire description and watch the entire video before bidding.

A non-refundable deposit is due immediately on purchase. PayPal or Credit Card is accepted for the deposit.

Cash (In-Person), Card (+3% fee), or Wire Transfer are our only accepted forms of final payment.

Full payment must be made within 7 days of auction close.

Your motorcycle must be picked up within 30 days of auction close. 

Exceptions are made only for international buyers OR buyers who have ALREADY made transport arrangements with a third party.

If a motorcycle is purchased and left here for longer than 30 days without written permission from Kaplan Cycles it will be resold. In the case of a re-sale, the owner will be entitled to a refund less storage fees ($25/ day beginning 30 days from auction close) ONLY if the motorcycle was paid in full on-time within the auction terms.

We always describe our motorcycles as accurately as possible.

You are purchasing a classic motorcycle. Even in cases where a bike may be in good running/ operating condition, new problems & idiosyncrasies can arise over-time from sitting or regular use.

If you have an issue with the motorcycle you’ve received, contact us within 24 hours of delivery and before leaving feedback so that we can address your concerns.

It is important you have at least a basic mechanical knowledge before purchasing and operating a classic motorcycle.

Due to our backlog, we cannot perform any additional service work or modifications on your motorcycle after the sale (ie; adding a light kit, different tires, etc.)

We respond quickly between the hours of 9am and 5pm EST, Monday - Friday

For our fastest service please call Ken Kaplan Jr directly at 860-471-0192

We will not charge out-of-state buyers sales tax.
Out of state residents will pay sales tax with their DMV. 

We are not a registering dealership. You will receive only the documents required to register your vehicle in your state.

In our listings, title status is always listed directly below the main description.

In some cases we will sell motorcycles without title or registration. In these cases we guarantee all motorcycles sold are free and clear. We will always provide a route to obtaining title. Generally in these cases, the motorcycle will be sold at a discount to accommodate expenses involved.

Documents are mailed via USPS priority mail with a tracking number. Please allow up to 14 days after payment in full for your documents to be processed and mailed.

Keys will be shipped with the motorcycle.

Warranty:

All Motorcycles sold "as is, where is" and Kaplan Cycles does not warranty any motorcycle sold. No express warranty and/or implied warranty are made by Kaplan Cycles. No statements by us give an implied warranty.

SHIPPING:

SEND US YOUR ZIP FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE!
WE WILL MAKE ALL ARRANGEMENTS!

We have the best shipping contacts in the nation who will provide the FASTEST transport times, have a perfect track record, and are always insured and ENCLOSED! All motorcycles are shipped WHOLE (roll-on, roll-off). We do not offer a pallet or crate service.

International shipping specialist contacts are available! They will assist in ground freight, customs clearance, and ocean freight to your country. International buyers will be required to work directly with our third party shipping contacts.

We strongly recommend you insure your motorcycle at the time of purchase.

PICKUP:

We require a 24 hour notice prior to pick-up. Please call us at 860-454-7024 during office hours Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm EST.

We will provide ramps, a dock for loading, and assistance to load for free.