2007 Buell Lightning XB12S. Image credits - Buell.
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An American streetfighter with radical 52´ wheelbase, 21° rake and 3.3´ of trail. Great agility for any riding situation. 1203 cc Thunderstorm air/oil/fan-cooled, fuel-injected 45° V-Twin pulls like a freight train right off idle.
General information
Motorcycle name
Buell Lightning XB12S
Model year
2007
Category
Naked bike
Rating
3.1 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 output
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
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Injection. 49 mm down draft DDFI II 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 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°
Trail
84 mm (3.3 inches)
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
Rear brakes
Single disc
Diameter
240 mm (9.4 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight
179.2 kg (395.0 pounds)
Power/weight ratio
0.5749 HP/kg
Overall length
1935 mm (76.2 inches)
Overall width
754 mm (29.7 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
Valencia Orange Translucid w/Translucent Amber wheels
Starter
Electric
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