2006 Buell Lightning XB12S. Image credits - Buell.
General information
Motorcycle name
Buell Lightning XB12S
Year
2006
Category
Naked bike
Price as new US$ 10495. 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
Displacement
1202.9 ccm (73.40 cubic inches)
Engine type
V2, four-stroke
Power
103.0 HP (75.2 kW )) @ 6800 RPM
Torque
113.9 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 84.0 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression
10.0:1
Bore x stroke
88.9 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches)
Cooling system
Oil & air
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type
Belt (final drive)
Clutch
Wet, multiplate, compensated, reduced lever effort
Exhaust system
InterActive, Mass centralized muffler mounted under the bike
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type
Aluminum frame with Uniplanar™ Powertrain vibration isolation system
Rake (fork angle)
21.0°
Trail
84 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® Fully adjustable, coil-over monoshock with remote, underseat reservoir
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
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight
179.2 kg (395.0 pounds)
Power/weight ratio
0.5749 HP/kg
Overall height
1074 mm (42.3 inches)
Overall length
1935 mm (76.2 inches)
Overall width
754 mm (29.7 inches)
Ground clearance
110 mm (4.4 inches)
Wheelbase
1318 mm (51.9 inches)
Fuel capacity
14.45 litres (3.82 US gallons)
Other specifications
Starter
Electric
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