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Buell Lightning XB9S3.61 average rating for 9 Buell Lightning XB9S model variants. |
| Buell Lightning XB9S model overview |
| Buell Lightning XB9S models include the 9 motorcycles below produced from 2003 to 2010. The 2010 Buell XB9SX Lightning motorcycle is used as an example on this page. It has a 983 ccm v2 engine. The category is naked bike. Our visitor's rating for this model is 3.6 out of 5 with 4 votes. See the model variants below for more rating details. |
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| Displacement | 983.3 ccm (60.00 cubic inches) |
| Power | 92.0 HP (67.2 kW) @ 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 94.9 Nm (9.7 kgf-m or 70.0 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, compensated |
| Exhaust system | Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with mass-centralised mounting |
| Frame, dampers, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame | Black aluminium frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame |
| Front dampers | 43 mm Showa inverted forks with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload |
| Rear dampers | Showa coil-over monoshock with remote, under-seat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front brakes | Single disc. ZTL™ brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper; 375 mm, single-sided, inside-out, stainless steel, floating rotor |
| Diameter | 375 mm (14.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Two-piston, direct mount caliper; stainless steel, fixed rotor |
| Diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Weight and dimentions | |
| Dry weight | 177.0 kg (390.2 pounds) |
| Saddle height | 765 mm (30.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Wheelbase | 1321 mm (52.0 inches) |
| Length | 1935 mm (76.2 inches) |
| Width | 754 mm (29.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 110 mm (4.4 inches) |
| Fuel tank | 14.5 litres (3.82 US gallons) |
| Oil capacity | 2.40 litres (2.54 US quarts) |
| Other information | |
| Maintenance | Find Buell Lightning XB9S parts, fluids and service manuals. |
| Insurance costs | Easy comparison of quotes from US top insurance providers. |
The Buell Lightning XB9S model variants with detailed specs:
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2010 Buell XB9SX Lightning Colors: Cherry Bomb Red Translucid, Kick Ash Translucid Price as new: 8999 USD Torque: 94.92 Nm Dry weight: 177.00 kg Manufacturers profilation: This urban streetfighter comes fully equipped to handle whatever the big city throws your way, with standard wind deflectors, frame pucks, headlamp grille, and the unique X-Guard to protect the air box cover from your tank bag. Light, nimble, and aggressive, it´s powered by a 984 cc Thunderstorm® air/oil/fan-cooled, fuel injected, 45-degree V-twin. Who says a road has to be wide open to be fun? Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2010 Buell XB9SX Lightning CityX Colors: Midnight Black, Kick Ash Translucent, Cherry Bomb Translucent Torque: 81.00 Nm Dry weight: 177.00 kg Manufacturers profilation: The Lightning® CityX XB9SX, is readier than ever for a street fight, with the broad, smooth power of its Thunderstorm™ 984 V-Twin engine, wind deflectors, frame pucks, headlight grille, airbox cover X-guard and new Designer Black wheels. Features such as the upright rider position, wide Supermoto style handle bars and intuitive handling help the Lightning CityX XB9SX dodge through back streets and effortlessly pull away from the traffic – enabling the ultimate urban riding experience. Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2009 Buell Lightning CityX XB9SX Colors: Hero Blue translucid; Cherry Bomb translucid Price as new: 8995 USD Torque: 94.92 Nm Manufacturers profilation: Just as a jagged stretch of country or canyon road offers one kind of challenge, a crowded city environment offers another. This urban streetfighter comes fully equipped to handle whatever the big city throws your way, with standard wind deflectors, frame pucks, headlamp grille, and the unique X-Guard to protect the airbox cover from your tank bag. Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2008 Buell Lightning CityX XB9SX Colors: Hero Blue Translucid, Kick Ash Translucid Price as new: 8895 USD Torque: 94.92 Nm Dry weight: 176.90 kg Manufacturers profilation: The urban streetfighter is loaded with rugged style. Powered by a 984 cc Thunderstorm® air/oil/fan cooled, fuel-injected 45° V-Twin; you’ll be ready for anything the city throws your way. Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2007 Buell Lightning CityX XB9SX Colors: Hero Blue Translucid w/Designer Black wheels Torque: 94.92 Nm Dry weight: 176.90 kg Manufacturers profilation: The urban streetfighter is loaded with rugged style. Powered by a 984 cc Thunderstorm® air/oil/fan cooled, Fuel-injected 45° V-Twin; you’ll be ready for anything the city throws your way. Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2006 Buell Lightning XB9SX Colors: Hero Blue Translucid or Kick Ash Translucid Flyscreen and Airbox, with Midnight Black front fender and chin spoiler Price as new: 8895 USD Torque: 94.92 Nm Dry weight: 176.90 kg Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2005 Buell Lightning CityX XB9SX Colors: Hero Blue Translucid with Midnight Black and Villain Black Price as new: 8695 USD Torque: 94.92 Nm Dry weight: 174.63 kg Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2004 Buell Lightning XB9S Colors: Midnight Black, Sunfire Yellow/Stardust Silver Torque: 85.60 Nm Dry weight: 175.00 kg Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2003 Buell Lightning XB9S Colors: Midnight Black, Sunfire Yellow Torque: 92.21 Nm Dry weight: 175.00 kg Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating |
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