Buell XB9R Firebolt
| Manufacturer | Buell |
|---|---|
| Production | 2002 - 2007 |
| 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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The Buell XB9R Firebolt was a air-cooled, four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin, pushrod OHV, 2 valves per cylinder Naked motorcycle produced by Buell between 2002 and 2007. Max torque was 72.28 ft/lbs (98.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 91.99 HP (68.6 KW) @ 7200 RPM.
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 XB9R Firebolt
The 2002 MY Buell XB9R Firebolt has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 984cc, 45-degree pushrod V-Twin powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission that can reach a maximum power output of 92 horsepower and 97 Nm of torque.
It also comes with features such as a single seat, rear-mounted foot pegs, a large, 375mm, ZTL-type front brake with a 6-piston caliper, cast-aluminum wheels, a nose-fairing with a small windscreen, an under-belly exhaust system, a Showa adjustable upside-down fork coupled to an adjustable, low-mounted, Showa mono-shock rear suspension, an analogue and digital instrument cluster, dual headlights and a hollow frame and subframe, that double as fuel and oil tanks.
2003 Buell XB9R Firebolt
The 2003 MY Buell XB9R Firebolt is a powerful, liter-class roadster that comes with standard fittings such as a single seat, rear-mounted foot pegs, a large, 375mm, ZTL-type front brake with a 6-piston caliper, cast-aluminum wheels, a nose-fairing with a small windscreen, an under-belly exhaust system, a Showa adjustable upside-down fork coupled to an adjustable, low-mounted, Showa mono-shock rear suspension, an analogue and digital instrument cluster, dual headlights and a hollow frame and subframe, that double as fuel and oil tanks.
In the engine department it sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 984cc, 45-degree pushrod V-Twin powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission that produces a claimed 92 horsepower and 97 Nm of torque.
2004 Buell XB9R Firebolt
The 2004 MY Buell XB9R is mainly addressed to those riders who make zero compromises when it comes to performance, but still prefer American built machines. It 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 that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a Kevlar belt final drive.
In addition, it comes with a single seat, rear-mounted foot pegs, a large, 375mm, ZTL-type front brake with a 6-piston caliper, cast-aluminum wheels, a nose-fairing with a small windscreen, an under-belly exhaust system, a Showa adjustable upside-down fork coupled to an adjustable, low-mounted, Showa mono-shock rear suspension, an analogue and digital instrument cluster, dual headlights and a hollow frame and subframe, that double as fuel and oil tanks.
2005 Buell XB9R Firebolt
The 2005 MY Buell XB9R Firebolt comes wit features such as a single seat, rear-mounted foot pegs, a large, 375mm, ZTL-type front brake with a 6-piston caliper, cast-aluminum wheels, a nose-fairing with a small windscreen, an under-belly exhaust system, a Showa adjustable upside-down fork coupled to an adjustable, low-mounted, Showa mono-shock rear suspension, an analogue and digital instrument cluster, dual headlights and a hollow frame and subframe, that double as fuel and oil tanks.
At its heart lies an air-cooled, four-stroke, 984cc, 45-degree pushrod V-Twin powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a Kevlar-reinforced belt final drive, and can produce a claimed 92 horsepower and 97 Nm of torque.
2006 Buell XB9R Firebolt
If you are on the market for a powerful, liter-class roadster with its engine proudly displayed, then the 2006 MY Buell XB9R Firebolt may be the right choice for you. It sports a four-stroke, air-cooled, 984cc, 45-degree pushrod V-Twin powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 92 horsepower and 97 Nm of torque.
Also, it comes with a a single seat, rear-mounted foot pegs, a large, 375mm, ZTL-type front brake with a 6-piston caliper, cast-aluminum wheels, a nose-fairing with a small windscreen, an under-belly exhaust system, a Showa adjustable upside-down fork coupled to an adjustable, low-mounted, Showa mono-shock rear suspension, an analogue and digital instrument cluster, dual headlights and a hollow frame and subframe, that double as fuel and oil tanks.
2007 Buell XB9R Firebolt
The American engineers from Buell have designed the 2007 MY XB9R Firebolt roadster to fit the taste of both naked fans and sport-bike fans, alike. It comes with innovative features such as a single seat, rear-mounted foot pegs, a large, 375mm, ZTL-type front brake with a 6-piston caliper, cast-aluminum wheels, a nose-fairing with a small windscreen, an under-belly exhaust system, a Showa adjustable upside-down fork coupled to an adjustable, low-mounted, Showa mono-shock rear suspension, an analogue and digital instrument cluster, dual headlights and a hollow frame and subframe, that double as fuel and oil tanks.
In addition, it boasts a maximum power output of 92 horsepower and 97 Nm of torque from its air-cooled, four-stroke, 984cc, 45-degree V-Twin powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a low-maintenance, Kevlar-reinforced, belt final drive.