Buell Firebolt XB9R: history, specs, pictures
| Manufacturer | Buell |
|---|---|
| Production | 2003 - 2007 |
| Engine | v2, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 88.9mm x 79.4mm |
| Horse Power | 90.12 HP (67.2 KW) @ 7500RPM |
| Torque | 70.0 ft/lbs (94.9 Nm) @ 5500RPM |
| Fuel system | injection. 45 mm down draft ddfi ii type |
| Battery | 10.0:1 |
| 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 Rear: single disc |
| Front Tire | 120/70-zr17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55-zr17 |
| Wheelbase | 52.01 inches (1321 mm) |
| Dimensions | L 76.18 inches (1935 mm) W 28.19 inches (716 mm) H 43.31 inches (1100 mm) |
| Seat height | 30.51 inches (775 mm) |
| Weight | 384.93 pounds (174.6 Kg) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.82 Gallon (14.45 Liters) |
| Fuel consumption | 4.10 litres/100 km (24.4 km/l or 57.37 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Buell Firebolt XB9R was a v2, four-stroke standard produced by Buell between 2003 and 2007. Max torque was 70.0 ft/lbs (94.9 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 90.12 HP (67.2 KW) @ 7500 RPM.
Engine
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
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet, multi-plate, compensated.
Chassis
It came with a 120/70-zr17 front tire and a 180/55-zr17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc 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 Firebolt XB9R was fitted with a 3.82 Gallon (14.45 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 384.93 pounds (174.6 Kg). The wheelbase was 52.01 inches (1321 mm) long.