Buell's profilation of this bike The Lightning Long XB12Ss delivers brute American performance in a light, nimble package. With stretched chassis dimensions and ergonomics, supermoto-inspired long-travel suspension, and all the performance and aggressive styling you expect from a Lightning model, you’ll never run short of adrenaline.
Model: Buell Lightning Long XB12Ss Year: 2009 Category: Naked bike Rating: 72 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes Price as new (MSRP): US$ 9995. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. Displacement :1202.88 ccm (73.40 cubic inches) Engine type: V2, four-stroke Power: 103.00 HP (75.2 kW )) @ 6800 RPM Torque :113.90 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 84.0 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM Compression :10.0:1 Bore x stroke :88.9 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches) Valves per cylinder:2 Fuel system: Injection. 49 mm down draft DDFI III fuel injection Fuel control: OHV Cooling system: Oil & air Gearbox: 5-speed Transmission type, Belt Clutch: Wet, multi-plate, compensated Exhaust system: Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralised mounting Frame type: Black aluminium frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame Rake (fork angle): 23.1° Front suspension : 43 mm Showa inverted forks with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload Front suspension travel: 143 mm (5.6 inches) Rear suspension : Showa coil-over monoshock with remote, under-seat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload Rear suspension travel: 143 mm (5.6 inches) Front tyre dimensions: 120/70-ZR17 Rear tyre dimensions: 180/55-ZR17 Front brakes: Single disc. ZTL2-type brake, 8-piston, 4 pads, fixed caliper, 375 mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor Front brakes diameter: 375 mm (14.8 inches) Rear brakes: Single disc. Two-piston, direct mount caliper; stainless steel, fixed rotor Rear brakes diameter: 240 mm (9.4 inches) Seat height: 777 mm (30.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. Overall length: 2,080 mm (81.9 inches) Overall width: 754 mm (29.7 inches) Ground clearance: 140 mm (5.5 inches) Wheelbase :1,364 mm (53.7 inches) Fuel capacity: 16.65 litres (4.40 gallons) Starter: Electric Color options: Cherry Bomb translucid; Hero Blue translucid; Midnight Black Parts and accessories Check out parts and accessories from our other partners. Ask questions Join the 09 Buell Lightning Long XB12Ss discussion group. Insurance, loans, tests
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