General information |
Model name
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Buell Lightning XB9SX |
Year model
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2006 |
Type
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Naked bike |
Price as new | US$ 8895. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
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3.9 See the detailed rating of engine performance, design and look, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. |
Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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984.0 ccm (60.04 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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V2, four-stroke |
Effect
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92.0 HP (67.2 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
Torque
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94.9 Nm (9.7 kgf-m or 70.0 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM |
Compression
|
10.0:1 |
Bore x stroke
|
88.9 x 79.4 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches) |
Fuel system
|
Injection. DDFI |
Cooling system
|
Oil & air |
Gearbox
|
5-speed |
Transmission type
|
Belt (final drive) |
Clutch
|
Wet, multiplate, compensated, Reduced lever effort |
Exhaust system
|
Mass centralized muffler mounted under the bike |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
|
Aluminum frame with Uniplanar™ Powertrain vibration isolation system |
Rake (fork angle)
|
21.0° |
Trail
|
84 mm (3.3 inches) |
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® Fully adjustable, coil-over monoshock with remote, underseat reservoir |
Rear wheel travel
|
129 mm (5.1 inches) |
Front tire
|
120/70-R17 |
Rear tire
|
180/55-R17 |
Front brakes
|
Single disc |
Rear brakes
|
Single disc |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
|
176.9 kg (390.0 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
|
0.5201 HP/kg |
Overall height
|
1074 mm (42.3 inches) |
Overall length
|
1935 mm (76.2 inches) |
Overall width
|
820 mm (32.3 inches) |
Ground clearance
|
110 mm (4.4 inches) |
Wheelbase
|
1318 mm (51.9 inches) |
Fuel capacity
|
14.45 litres (3.82 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
|
Hero Blue Translucid or Kick Ash Translucid Flyscreen and Airbox, with Midnight Black front fender and chin spoiler |
Starter
|
Electric |
Comments
|
Also available with carburator. |
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