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Buell Lightning XB12Ss 20082008 Buell Lightning XB12Ss specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| 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. |
| General information | |
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| Model name | Buell Lightning XB12Ss |
| Year model | 2008 |
| Type | Naked bike |
| Price as new | US$ 10495. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Rating | 3.6 See the detailed rating of engine performance, design and look, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Engine size | 1202.9 ccm (73.40 cubic inches) |
| Type of engine | V2, four-stroke |
| Effect | 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 |
| 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 mass-centralized mounting |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | Aluminum frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame |
| Rake (fork angle) | 23.5° |
| 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 adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload |
| Rear wheel travel | 126 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 | 181.4 kg (400.0 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5677 HP/kg |
| Overall length | 2070 mm (81.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 754 mm (29.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 118 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1372 mm (54.0 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 16.65 litres (4.40 US gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options | Cherry Bomb Translucid (New), Valencia Orange Translucid (New), Midnight Black |
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| Further information | |
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