Buell XB12Ss Lightning



The Buell XB12Ss Lightning was a Air/oil/fan-cooled 1203cc Thunderstorm V-Twin Naked motorcycle produced by Buell in 2009. Max torque was 81.14 ft/lbs (110.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 100.04 HP (74.6 KW) @ 6600 RPM.

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Buell XB12Ss Lightning
Manufacturer
Production 2009
Class Naked
Engine
Air/oil/fan-cooled 1203cc Thunderstorm V-Twin
Bore / Stroke 88.9mm x 88.9mm
Compression ratio 10:1
Horsepower 100.04 HP (74.6 KW) @ 6600RPM
Torque 81.14 ft/lbs (110.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM
Transmission Gear box: Triplex chain

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet, multi-plate, compensated
Suspension Front: Showa inverted fork with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Rear: Showa shock absorber
Brakes Front: ZTL type brake, 375 mm stainless steel floating rotor, 6 piston caliper
Rear: 240 mm stainless steel rotor, single piston floating caliper
Front Tire 120/70xZR17
Rear Tire 180/55xZR17
Wheelbase 52.01 inches (1321 mm)
Length 76.81 inches (1951 mm)
Width 29.61 inches (752 mm)
Seat Height 30.12 inches (765 mm)
Weight 197.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual

EngineEdit

A 88.9mm bore x 88.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1203.0 cubic centimeters.

DriveEdit

The bike has a Triplex chain transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet, multi-plate, compensated.

ChassisEdit

It came with a 120/70xZR17 front tire and a 180/55xZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via ZTL type brake, 375 mm stainless steel floating rotor, 6 piston caliper in the front and a 240 mm stainless steel rotor, single piston floating caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Showa inverted fork with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload while the rear was equipped with a Showa shock absorber. The wheelbase was 52.01 inches (1321 mm) long.

2009 Buell XB12Ss LightningEdit

         

The Buell Lightning XB12Ss has a big and powerful engine able to produce 100 horsepower at 6600rpm and a peak torque of 109 Nm at 6000rpm. The motorcycle has the performance and style of the original Lightning bikes, but with stretched chassis dimensions and ergonomics for a more relaxed riding position.