Buell / EBR X1 Lightning
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| Buell / EBR X1 Lightning | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1999 |
| Engine | |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/h / 140 mph |
| Ignition | V-fire electronic |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Suspension | Front: Ø41 mm Showa upside-down front forks adjustable compression and rebound damping Rear: Showa shock absorber under engine adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Brakes | Front: Single Ø340 mm disc, 6 piston caliper Rear: Single Ø230 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tire | 170/60-17 |
| Seat Height | 749 cm / 29.5" |
| Weight | 200 kg / 440 lbs (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 L / 4.2 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 225 km/h / 140 mph.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder.. The engine featured a 10.0:1 compression ratio.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70-17 front tire and a 170/60-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single Ø340 mm disc, 6 piston caliper in the front and a Single Ø230 mm disc, 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Ø41 mm Showa upside-down front forks adjustable compression and rebound damping while the rear was equipped with a Showa shock absorber under engine adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping. The X1 Lightning was fitted with a 15.8 L / 4.2 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 200 kg / 440 lbs.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
| Make Model. | Buell X1 Lightning |
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| Year | 1999 |
| Engine Type | 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Displacement | 1203 cc / 73.4 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 88.8 x 96.8 mm |
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Induction | Dynamic Digital Fuel Injection |
| Ignition | V-fire electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 64.2 kW / 88 hp @ 6300 rpm |
| Max Torque | 104 Nm / 10.6 kgf-m / 76.7 ft.lb @ 5600 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Kevlar belt |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.69 / 2nd 1.85 / 3rd 1.43 / 4th 1.18 / 5th 1.00:1 |
| Front Suspension | Ø41 mm Showa upside-down front forks adjustable compression and rebound damping |
| Rear Suspension | Showa shock absorber under engine adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Front Brakes | Single Ø340 mm disc, 6 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single Ø230 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tire | 170/60-17 |
| Seat Height | 749 cm / 29.5" |
| Dry Weight | 200 kg / 440 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 L / 4.2 US gal |
| Top Speed | 225 km/h / 140 mph |