Segment: Naked / Road
Production years: 2008, 2009
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The Buell Lightning XB12Ss has a big and powerful engine able to produce 100 horsepower at 6600rpm and a peak torque of 109 Nm at 6000rpm. The motorcycle has the performance and style of the original Lightning bikes, but with stretched chassis dimensions and ergonomics for a more relaxed riding position.
BUELL XB12Ss Lightning 2008-2009
BUELL XB12Ss Lightning 1203
| engine specs | Type: | Air/oil/fan-cooled 1203cc Thunderstorm V-Twin | Displacement: | 1203 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.5x3.8 in OR 89 mm | Compression Ratio: | 10:1 | Horsepower: | 100/6600 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 81/6000 lb-ft/RPM OR 110/6000 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | 49 mm downdraft DDFI II fuel injection |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 5-speed | Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate, compensated | Primary Drive: | Triplex chain | Final Drive: | Chain |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | Aluminium frame with Uniplanar powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame | Front Suspension: | Showa inverted fork with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload | Rear Suspension: | Showa shock absorber | Front Brake: | ZTL type brake, 375 mm stainless steel floating rotor, 6 piston caliper | Rear Brake: | 240 mm stainless steel rotor, single piston floating caliper |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | 76.8 in OR 1951 mm | Overall Width: | 29.6 in OR 752 mm | Seat Height: | 30.1 in OR 765 mm | Wheelbase: | 52 in OR 1321 mm | Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in OR 109 mm | Weight: | 434 lbs OR 197 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 3.8 gallons OR 14.4 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 120/70xZR17 | Rear: | 180/55xZR17 |
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