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Buell Lightning CityX XB9SX 20082008 Buell Lightning CityX XB9SX specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
2008 Buell Lightning CityX XB9SX. Image credits - Buell.
| Buell's profilation of this bike |
| 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. |
| General information | |
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| Model | Buell Lightning CityX XB9SX |
| Year of manufacture | 2008 |
| Type | Naked bike |
| Price as new | US$ 8895. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Rating | 3.8 See the detailed rating of engine performance, design and look, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Engine size | 983.3 ccm (60.00 cubic inches) |
| Type of engine | V2, four-stroke |
| Output | 92.0 HP (67.2 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 94.9 Nm (9.7 kgf-m or 70.0 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM |
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel system | Injection. 45 mm down draft DDFI III fuel injection |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Lubrication system | Dry-sump |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmission type | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, compensated |
| Exhaust system | Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with 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 adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload |
| Rear wheel travel | 129 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front brakes | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 176.9 kg (390.0 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5201 HP/kg |
| Overall length | 1935 mm (76.2 inches) |
| Overall width | 820 mm (32.3 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 | Hero Blue Translucid, Kick Ash Translucid |
| Starter | Electric |
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| Further information | |
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| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids. filters, maintenance tools and service manuals at Amazon.com. |
| Ask questions | Join the 08 Buell Lightning CityX XB9SX discussion group or the general Buell discussion group. |
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