2009 Buell Lightning Long XB12Ss

Buell Lightning Long XB12Ss 2009


2009 Buell Lightning Long XB12Ss specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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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.

General information
Motorcycle name Buell Lightning Long XB12Ss
Year of manufacture 2009
Type Naked bike
Price as newUS$ 9995. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 3.6  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) @ 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 Overhead Valves (OHV)
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 InterActive valve and mass-centralised mounting
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
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 wheel 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 wheel travel 143 mm (5.6 inches)
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 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
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)
Physical measures and capacities
Seat height 777 mm (30.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length 2080 mm (81.9 inches)
Overall width 754 mm (29.7 inches)
Ground clearance 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1364 mm (53.7 inches)
Fuel capacity 16.65 litres (4.40 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Cherry Bomb translucid; Hero Blue translucid; Midnight Black
Starter Electric
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