Buell / EBR XB12XT Ulysses

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Buell / EBR XB12XT Ulysses
Manufacturer
Production 2008 - 09
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 206 km/h / 127.9 mph
Battery 12V, 12Ah
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 R17 Pirelli Strada
Rear Tire 180/55 R17 Pirelli Strada
Wheelbase 1369 mm / 53.9"
Seat Height 780 mm / 30.7"
Weight 211 kg / 465 lbs (dry),
Oil Capacity 2.37 L / 2.50 qts
Fuel Capacity 16.7 L / 4.4 US gal
Manuals Service Manual


It could reach a top speed of 206 km/h / 127.9 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, compensated.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 120/70 R17 Pirelli Strada front tire and a 180/55 R17 Pirelli Strada 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 XB12XT Ulysses was fitted with a 16.7 L / 4.4 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 211 kg / 465 lbs. The wheelbase was 1369 mm / 53.9" long.

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Overview[edit | edit source]

Make Model. Buell XB12XT Ulysses
Year 2008 - 09
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 Buell InterActive Exhaust
Induction DDFI 3 Electronic Fuel Injection ECM
Starting Electric
Battery 12V, 12Ah
Max Power 86.9 kW / 103 hp @ 6800 rpm
Max Torque 114 Nm / 11.6 kgf-m / 84 ft-lbs @ 6500 rpm
Clutch Wet, multi-plate, compensated
Transmission 5 Speed
Final Drive Belt
Gear Ratios 1st 2.68 / 2nd 1.89 / 3rd 1.407 / 4th 1.14 / 5th 1.000
Frame Aluminum frame with Uniplanar™ Powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame
Rake 23.8°
Trail 122 mm / 4.8"
Front Suspension Showa Ø43 mm inverted forks compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable
Front Wheel Travel 124 mm / 4.9"
Rear Suspension Showa coil-over monoshock, remote underseat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel 124 mm / 4.9"
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 R17 Pirelli Strada
Rear Tire 180/55 R17 Pirelli Strada
Dimensions Length: 2180 mm / 85.8" Width: 1006 mm / 39.6"
Wheelbase 1369 mm / 53.9"
Ground Clearance 150 mm / 5.9"
Seat Height 780 mm / 30.7"
Dry Weight 211 kg / 465 lbs
Gvwr 431 kg / 950 lbs
Fuel Capacity 16.7 L / 4.4 US gal
Fuel Reserve 3.1 L / 0.82 US gal
Oil Capacity 2.37 L / 2.50 qts
Top Speed 206 km/h / 127.9 mph
Reviews Motorcycle.com / MC24.no

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