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Buell XB12SX Lightning City X 20102010 Buell XB12SX Lightning City X specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
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| For those looking for a bike with agile handling, as well as serious torque and acceleration for real urban power, MY10 sees the introduction of the new Lightning® CityX XB12SX. Receiving its debut in Europe, the XB12SX marries the sheer power of the Thunderstorm™ 1203cc V-Twin engine with Buell’s popular Lightning CityX XB9SX chassis and suspension, inspired by the needs of today’s urban rider. |
| General information | |
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| Model name | Buell XB12SX Lightning City X |
| Year model | 2010 |
| Type | Naked bike |
| Rating | 3.4 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 | 92.5 HP (67.5 kW)) @ 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 104.0 Nm (10.6 kgf-m or 76.7 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM |
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
| 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° |
| Trail | 84 mm (3.3 inches) |
| 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 | 179.0 kg (394.6 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5169 HP/kg |
| Seat height | 726 mm (28.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall length | 1985 mm (78.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 754 mm (29.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1320 mm (52.0 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 14.45 litres (3.82 US gallons) |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 2.83 litres (0.75 US gallons) |
| Oil capacity | 2.40 litres (2.54 US quarts) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options | Valencia Orange Translucent; Hero Blue Translucent |
| Starter | Electric |
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