2004 Buell Lightning XB12S. Image credits - Buell.
General information
Motorcycle name
Buell Lightning XB12S
Model year
2004
Category
Naked bike
Rating
4.0 See the detailed rating of engine performance, design and look, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle.
Engine and transmission
Displacement
1203.0 ccm (73.41 cubic inches)
Engine type
Twin, four-stroke
Power output
100.0 HP (73.0 kW )) @ 6600 RPM
Torque
109.7 Nm (11.2 kgf-m or 80.9 ft.lbs) @ 6000 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
Fuel control
Overhead Valves (OHV)
Cooling system
Air
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type
Belt (final drive)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type
Aluminium Frame with Uniplanar powertrain vibration isolation system
Rake (fork angle)
21.0°
Trail
83 mm (3.3 inches)
Front suspension
Showa inverted fork with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Front wheel travel
120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension
Showa shock absorber with 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
Diameter
375 mm (14.8 inches)
Rear brakes
Single disc
Diameter
240 mm (9.4 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight
179.0 kg (394.6 pounds)
Power/weight ratio
0.5587 HP/kg
Seat height
765 mm (30.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height
1232 mm (48.5 inches)
Overall length
1924 mm (75.7 inches)
Overall width
831 mm (32.7 inches)
Ground clearance
127 mm (5.0 inches)
Wheelbase
1320 mm (52.0 inches)
Fuel capacity
14.00 litres (3.70 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options
Midnight Black, Racing Red/Graphite-Grey/Translucent Amber
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