Buell / EBR XB12Scg Lightning

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Buell / EBR XB12Scg Lightning
Manufacturer
Production 2005 - 06
Engine
45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder.
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Top Speed 216.2 km/h / 134 mph
Transmission 5 Speed
Frame Aluminum frame with Uniplanar™ Powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame
Suspension Front: Showa Ø43 mm inverted forks compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable
Rear: Showa coil-over monoshock, remote underseat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Brakes Front: ZTL type brake, 6 piston, fixed caliper, Ø375 mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor
Rear: Single Ø240 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper
Front Tire 120/70 ZR17 Pirelli
Rear Tire 180/55 ZR17 Pirelli
Wheelbase 1320 mm / 52.0"
Seat Height 726 mm / 28.6"
Weight 179 kg / 395 lbs (dry),
Oil Capacity 2.37 L / 2.50 qts
Fuel Capacity 14 L / 3.7 US gal
Manuals Service Manual


It could reach a top speed of 216.2 km/h / 134 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.

Drive[edit | edit source]

Power was moderated via the Wet, multi-plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 120/70 ZR17 Pirelli front tire and a 180/55 ZR17 Pirelli rear tire. Stopping was achieved via ZTL type brake, 6 piston, fixed caliper, Ø375 mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor in the front and a Single Ø240 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Showa Ø43 mm inverted forks compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable while the rear was equipped with a Showa coil-over monoshock, remote underseat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload. The XB12Scg Lightning was fitted with a 14 L / 3.7 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 179 kg / 395 lbs. The wheelbase was 1320 mm / 52.0" long.

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Overview[edit | edit source]

Make Model. Buell XB12Scg Lightning
Year 2005 - 06
Engine Type 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder.
Displacement 1203 cc / 73 cu in
Bore X Stroke 88.9 x 96.8 mm
Compression 10.0:1
Cooling System Air cooled
Lubrication Dry sump
Exhaust Free breathing, 2-into-1 Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralized mounting
Induction Ø49 mm downdraft DDFI II fuel injection
Starting Electric
Max Power 86.9 kW / 103 hp @ 6800 rpm
Max Torque 114 Nm / 11.6 kgf-m / 84 ft-lbs @ 6000 rpm
Clutch Wet, multi-plate
Transmission 5 Speed
Final Drive Belt
Gear Ratios 1st 2.649 / 2nd 1.892 / 3rd 1.407 / 4th 1.166 / 5th 1.000
Frame Aluminum frame with Uniplanar™ Powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame
Rake 21°
Trail 83 mm / 3.3"
Front Suspension Showa Ø43 mm inverted forks compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable
Front Wheel Travel 120 mm / 4.7"
Rear Suspension Showa coil-over monoshock, remote underseat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel 127 mm / 5.0"
Front Brakes ZTL type brake, 6 piston, fixed caliper, Ø375 mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor
Rear Brakes Single Ø240 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper
Wheels 6-Spoke, ZTL cast aluminum
Front Wheel 3.50 x 17"
Rear Wheel 5.50 x 17"
Front Tire 120/70 ZR17 Pirelli
Rear Tire 180/55 ZR17 Pirelli
Dimensions Length: 1935 mm / 76.2" Width: 754 mm / 29.7"
Wheelbase 1320 mm / 52.0"
Ground Clearance 110 mm / 4.4"
Seat Height 726 mm / 28.6"
Dry Weight 179 kg / 395 lbs
Gvwr 386 kg / 850 lbd
Fuel Capacity 14 L / 3.7 US gal
Fuel Reserve 2.8 L / 0.75 US gal
Oil Capacity 2.37 L / 2.50 qts
Standing ¼ Mile 12.2 sec
Top Speed 216.2 km/h / 134 mph