Buell Lightning XB9S: history, specs, pictures
| Buell Lightning XB9S | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | Lightning XB9SX, Lightning CityX XB9SX, XB9SX Lightning CityX, XB9SX Lightning |
| Production | 2003 - 2010 |
| Engine | v2, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 88.9mm x 79.4mm |
| Horsepower | 90.12 HP (67.2 KW) @ 7500RPM |
| Torque | 70.0 ft/lbs (94.9 Nm) @ 5500RPM |
| Fuel System | injection. 45 mm down draft ddfi 3 injection |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: belt |
| Suspension | Front: 43 mm showa inverted forks with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload Rear: showa coil-over monoshock with remote, under-seat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload |
| Brakes | Front: single disc. ztl™ brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper; 375 mm, single-sided, inside-out, stainless steel, floating rotor Rear: single disc. two-piston, direct mount caliper; stainless steel, fixed rotor |
| Front Tire | 120/70-zr17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55-zr17 |
| Wheelbase | 52.01 inches (1321 mm) |
| Length | 76.18 inches (1935 mm) |
| Width | 29.69 inches (754 mm) |
| Height | 42.28 inches (1074 mm) |
| Seat Height | 30.12 inches (765 mm) |
| Weight | 390.22 pounds (177.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Oil Capacity | 0.63 Gallon (2.40 Liters) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.82 Gallon (14.45 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Buell XB9SX Lightning was a v2, four-stroke standard produced by Buell between 2003 and 2010. Max torque was 70.0 ft/lbs (94.9 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 90.12 HP (67.2 KW) @ 7500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a oil & air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 88.9mm bore x 79.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 983.3 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet, multi-plate, compensated.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70-zr17 front tire and a 180/55-zr17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. ztl™ brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper; 375 mm, single-sided, inside-out, stainless steel, floating rotor in the front and a single disc. two-piston, direct mount caliper; stainless steel, fixed rotor in the rear. The front suspension was a 43 mm showa inverted forks with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload while the rear was equipped with a showa coil-over monoshock with remote, under-seat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload. The XB9SX Lightning was fitted with a 3.82 Gallon (14.45 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 390.22 pounds (177.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 52.01 inches (1321 mm) long.