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Buell XB9SX Lightning CityX 20102010 Buell XB9SX Lightning CityX specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| Buell's profilation of this bike |
| The Lightning® CityX XB9SX, is readier than ever for a street fight, with the broad, smooth power of its Thunderstorm™ 984 V-Twin engine, wind deflectors, frame pucks, headlight grille, airbox cover X-guard and new Designer Black wheels. Features such as the upright rider position, wide Supermoto style handle bars and intuitive handling help the Lightning CityX XB9SX dodge through back streets and effortlessly pull away from the traffic – enabling the ultimate urban riding experience. |
| General information | |
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| Model | Buell XB9SX Lightning CityX |
| Model year | 2010 |
| Category | Naked bike |
| Rating | 3.2 See the detailed rating of engine performance, design and look, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement | 983.3 ccm (60.00 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
| Power output | 84.5 HP (61.7 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 81.0 Nm (8.3 kgf-m or 59.7 ft.lbs) @ 6750 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. 45 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 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° |
| 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 remote, under-seat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload |
| Rear wheel travel | 129 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front brakes | Single disc. ZTL™ brake, 6-piston, 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 | 177.0 kg (390.2 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4773 HP/kg |
| Seat height | 765 mm (30.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall length | 1935 mm (76.2 inches) |
| Overall width | 754 mm (29.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 110 mm (4.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1321 mm (52.0 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 14.45 litres (3.82 US gallons) |
| Oil capacity | 2.40 litres (2.54 US quarts) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options | Midnight Black, Kick Ash Translucent, Cherry Bomb Translucent |
| Starter | Electric |
| Comments | Electronic speedometer, tachometer, odometer; dual tripmeter; high beam, neutral, oil, low fuel (plus, odometer shows miles traveled on reserve), turn signal and engine diagnostic indicator lamps; clock. |
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| Further information | |
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