| Buell's profilation of this bike |
| All the performance and style of the original Lightning®, but with stretched chassis dimensions and ergonomics for a more relaxed riding position.
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General information |
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Model name
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Buell Lightning XB12Ss |
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Year model
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2008 |
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Type
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Naked bike |
| Price as new | US$ 10495. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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Rating
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3.6 See the detailed rating of engine performance, design and look, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Engine size
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1202.9 ccm (73.40 cubic inches) |
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Type of engine
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V2, four-stroke |
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Effect
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103.0 HP (75.2 kW)) @ 6800 RPM |
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Torque
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113.9 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 84.0 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM |
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Compression
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10.0:1 |
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Valves per cylinder
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2 |
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Fuel system
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Injection |
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Fuel control
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Overhead Valves (OHV) |
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Lubrication system
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Dry-sump |
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Cooling system
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Oil & air |
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Gearbox
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5-speed |
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Transmission type
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Belt (final drive) |
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Clutch
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Wet, multi-plate, compensated |
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Exhaust system
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Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with mass-centralized mounting |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Aluminum frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame |
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Rake (fork angle)
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23.5° |
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Front suspension
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43 mm Showa inverted forks with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload |
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Front wheel travel
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120 mm (4.7 inches) |
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Rear suspension
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Showa coil-over monoshock with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload |
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Rear wheel travel
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126 mm (5.0 inches) |
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Front tire
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120/70-ZR17 |
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Rear tire
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180/55-ZR17 |
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Front brakes
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Single disc |
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Diameter
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375 mm (14.8 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc |
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Diameter
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240 mm (9.4 inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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181.4 kg (400.0 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.5677 HP/kg |
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Overall length
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2070 mm (81.5 inches) |
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Overall width
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754 mm (29.7 inches) |
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Ground clearance
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118 mm (4.7 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1372 mm (54.0 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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16.65 litres (4.40 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Color options
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Cherry Bomb Translucid (New), Valencia Orange Translucid (New), Midnight Black |
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Further information |
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Rating sample for this Buell bike
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Racing track capabilities for the 2008 Buell Lightning XB12Ss:
 (68.8 out of 100)
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