2003 Buell Lightning XB9S

Buell Lightning XB9S 2003


2003 Buell Lightning XB9S specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

General information
Model Buell Lightning XB9S
Year model 2003
Type Naked bike
Rating 3.8  See the detailed rating of engine performance, design and look, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle.
Engine and transmission
Engine size 984.0 ccm (60.04 cubic inches)
Type of engine V2, four-stroke
Effect 92.0 HP (67.2 kW)) @ 7200 RPM
Torque 92.2 Nm (9.4 kgf-m or 68.0 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
Compression 10.0:1
Bore x stroke 88.9 x 79.4 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches)
Valves per cylinder 2
Fuel system Injection
Fuel control Overhead Valves (OHV)
Cooling system Air
Gearbox 5-speed
Transmission type Belt (final drive)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Aluminum Frame with Uniplanar powertrain vibration isolation system
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® shock absorber with 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
Diameter 375 mm (14.8 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc
Diameter 240 mm (9.4 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 175.0 kg (385.8 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.5257 HP/kg
Seat height 765 mm (30.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1232 mm (48.5 inches)
Overall length 1924 mm (75.7 inches)
Overall width 831 mm (32.7 inches)
Ground clearance 127 mm (5.0 inches)
Wheelbase 1321 mm (52.0 inches)
Fuel capacity 14.00 litres (3.70 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Midnight Black, Sunfire Yellow
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