Riding the v3 Buell Super Cruiser: Facts and Feedback from Fellow Riders
PART I
Today, we sit down with Aaron Birch, the owner and founder of @BalancedSpec (2WheelChassis Development).
Aaron has accumulated over a decade of experience in suspension manufacturing and has been an invaluable member of our team as we approach the Super Cruiser’s debut at the end of 2025. Today, we chat about Aaron’s involvement with Buell and what he’s excited to bring to markets with the Super Cruiser.
Aaron Birch with Fox Suspension and Buell at Barber Motorsports Park with the v3 Buell Super Cruiser prototype
Aaron Birch, Founder of Balanced Spec 2Wheel Chassis Development
Aaron, tell us a bit about yourself and your work with Buell.
I'm Aaron Birch, owner and founder of Balance Spec TwoWheel Chassis Development.
My experience comes from racing and working with suspension manufacturers for 15 years. I've been working with Buell for about a year and a half on various models, and I've also developed a ride evaluation style to help engineers make good decisions for performance specifications.
As a veteran rider and engineer, what excites you the most about the Super Cruiser?
The way the Cruiser’s power is mated to a minimalist setup. To me, the Super Cruiser is fun because it doesn't have today's latest, greatest technology. Sometimes, the invasiveness of certain electronics on new bikes takes away the fun of having complete power (and making mistakes) as a rider.
Compare the Super Cruiser’s suspension system to other cruiser models or traditional performance systems.
There's no comparison. Many cruisers use orifice-based damping, which is a velocity-based system and doesn’t provide much more in the way of benefits. Fox's suspension system has an inverted fork with a cartridge setup, and its one-by-one design is the latest and greatest in sport bikes. The valving structure and design in these forks and shock are impressive, and in terms of low-speed versus high-speed damping, they gave me exactly what I asked for.
Aaron Birch, Founder of Balanced Spec 2Wheel Chassis Development
Recently, Buell revealed the Super Cruiser’s final V3 prototype, marking a huge milestone: The completion of the Super Cruiser’s development phase. Enthusiasts will have the opportunity to see the V3 prototype firsthand at our upcoming events across the country, where Buell’s team will be on hand to answer questions and help bring the experience of true American motorcycling to life. See where we are headed next on our events page.
Stay tuned for more from Aaron’s interview coming soon, giving you an inside look and how the Buell Super Cruiser rides.
Buell’s Super Cruiser remains on track for production start in Fall of 2025. For more information, follow us on our social media platforms and visit our website for additional details on the Super Cruiser and other upcoming Buell products.