Buell XB9S Lightning
The Buell XB9S Lightning was a air-cooled, four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin, pushrod OHV, 2 valves per cylinder Naked motorcycle produced by Buell between 2002 and 2004. Max torque was 72.28 ft/lbs (98.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 91.99 HP (68.6 KW) @ 7200 RPM.
| Manufacturer | Buell |
|---|---|
| Production | 2002 - 2004 |
| Class | Naked |
| Engine | air-cooled, four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin, pushrod OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 88.9mm x 88.9mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Horse Power | 91.99 HP (68.6 KW) @ 7200RPM |
| Torque | 72.28 ft/lbs (98.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed, manual Final Drive: kevlar belt |
| Suspension | Front: Showa adjustable upside-down fork Rear: Showa adjustable, low-mounted mono-shock |
| Brakes | Front: single 375mm ZTL-type disc, 6-piston caliper Rear: single 230mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase | 52.01 inches (1321 mm) |
| Dimensions | L 76.18 inches (1935 mm) W 28.11 inches (714 mm) |
| Seat height | 30.51 inches (775 mm) |
| Weight | (dry), 175.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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Engine
A 88.9mm bore x 88.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 984.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis
It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front tire and a 180/55 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single 375mm ZTL-type disc, 6-piston caliper in the front and a single 230mm disc, 1-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Showa adjustable upside-down fork while the rear was equipped with a Showa adjustable, low-mounted mono-shock. The wheelbase was 52.01 inches (1321 mm) long.
2002 Buell XB9S Lightning
The 2002 MY Buell XB9S Lightning sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 984cc, 45-degree pushrod V-Twin powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a Kevlar belt and can produce a claimed 92 horsepower and 97 Nm of torque.
This powerful naked, has been designed as a lighter version of the XB9R Firebolt, but with a more comfortable riding position. It also comes with feature such as a large, 375mm, ZTL-type front brake disc with a 6-piston caliper, a low-mounted, Showa adjustable mono-shock as a rear suspension coupled to an adjustable Showa upside-down fork in the front, dual headlights, extremely light, cast-aluminum wheels, and a hollow, aluminum frame that acts as a fuel tank and a hollow swingarm that acts as an oil-tank.
2003 Buell XB9S Lightning
The 2003 MY Buell XB9S Lightning is one of the most innovative machines produced by the American brand, and comes with features such as a large, 375mm, ZTL-type front brake disc with a 6-piston caliper, a low-mounted, Showa adjustable mono-shock as a rear suspension coupled to an adjustable Showa upside-down fork in the front, dual headlights, extremely light, cast-aluminum wheels, and a hollow, aluminum frame that acts as a fuel tank and a hollow swingarm that acts as an oil-tank.
In the engine department, it sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 984cc, 45-degree pushrod V-Twin powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a low maintenance, Kevlar-reinforced belt drive that can reach a maximum power output of 92 horsepower and 97 Nm of torque.
2004 Buell XB9S Lightning
The 2004 MY Buell XB9S Lightning boasts a maximum power output of 92 horsepower and 97 Nm of torque from its four-stroke, air-cooled, 984cc, 45-degree pushrod V-Twin powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission that has a low-maintenance, Kevlar-reinforced, belt final drive.
Also, it comes with a large, 375mm, ZTL-type front brake disc with a 6-piston caliper, a low-mounted, Showa adjustable mono-shock as a rear suspension coupled to an adjustable Showa upside-down fork in the front, dual headlights, extremely light, cast-aluminum wheels, and a hollow, aluminum frame that acts as a fuel tank and a hollow swingarm that acts as an oil-tank.