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Buell Firebolt XB12R 20092009 Buell Firebolt XB12R specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| Buell's profilation of this bike |
| This is a motorcycle for riders that value the light weight and razor sharp agility of a sportbike, but crave the look, sound and feel of an air-cooled, 45º V-Twin. Its torque-rich powerplant, intuitive handling and proven reliability make it a potent canyon carver. |
| General information | |
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| Model name | Buell Firebolt XB12R |
| Year of manufacture | 2009 |
| Type | Naked bike |
| Price as new | US$ 9995. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Rating | 3.5 See the detailed rating of engine performance, design and look, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Engine size | 1202.9 ccm (73.40 cubic inches) |
| Type of engine | V2, four-stroke |
| Output | 103.0 HP (75.2 kW)) @ 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 113.9 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 84.0 ft.lbs) @ 6500 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 | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmission type | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, compensated |
| Fuel consumption | 4.12 litres/100 km (24.3 km/l or 57.09 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 95.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Exhaust system | Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralized mounting |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | Aluminum frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame |
| Rake (fork angle) | 21.0° |
| Front suspension | 43 mm Showa inverted forks with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Showa coil-over monoshock with remote, under-seat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload |
| Rear wheel travel | 127 mm (5.0 inches) |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front brakes | Single disc. ZTL2-type brake, 8-piston, 4 pads, fixed caliper, single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Two-piston, direct mount caliper; stainless steel, fixed rotor |
| Diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Overall length | 1935 mm (76.2 inches) |
| Overall width | 714 mm (28.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 110 mm (4.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1321 mm (52.0 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 14.45 litres (3.82 US gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options | Midnight Black, Arctic White |
| Starter | Electric |
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| Further information | |
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| Ask questions | Join the 09 Buell Firebolt XB12R discussion group or the general Buell discussion group. |
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