2009 Buell Lightning XB12Scg

Buell Lightning XB12Scg 2009


2009 Buell Lightning XB12Scg specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Buell's profilation of this bike
With a lower seat and lowered suspension, this bare-knuckled brawler takes the streetfighter mentality to a new low, while taking performance to new heights. With a low center of gravity and the raw, minimalist styling that separates the Lightning lineup from the pack – the Lightning XB12Scg puts you as close to the road as you’ll ever want to be.

General information
Model Buell Lightning XB12Scg
Model year 2009
Category Naked bike
Price as newUS$ 9995. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 3.7  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) @ 5500 RPM
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 II 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) 21.0°
Front suspension 41 mm Showa inverted forks with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Front wheel travel 79 mm (3.1 inches)
Rear suspension Showa coil-over monoshock with remote, under-seat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Rear wheel travel 90 mm (3.6 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
Dry weight 179.2 kg (395.0 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.5749 HP/kg
Seat height 726 mm (28.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length 1923 mm (75.7 inches)
Overall width 754 mm (29.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1316 mm (51.8 inches)
Fuel capacity 14.45 litres (3.82 US gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity 2.83 litres (0.75 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Cherry Bomb translucid; Hero Blue translucid; Midnight Black
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