Buell / EBR XB9SX Lightning CityX
 |
|
| Buell / EBR XB9SX Lightning CityX | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 2005 - 06 |
| Engine | |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 206 km/h / 128 mph |
| Battery | 12V, 12Ah |
| Transmission | 5 Speed, constant mesh |
| Frame | Hollow aluminum twin-spar frame doubles as the fuel tank |
| Suspension | Front: Showa Ø43 mm upside-down forks, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping Rear: Showa shock absorber, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping |
| Brakes | Front: ZTL-type brake, 6-piston fixed caliper, Ø375 mm single sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor Rear: Single Ø230 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17, Pirelli Scorpion |
| Rear Tire | 180/55 ZR17, Pirelli Scorpion |
| Wheelbase | 1320 mm / 52" |
| Seat Height | 797 mm / 31.4" |
| Weight | 177 kg / 390 lbs (dry), |
| Oil Capacity | 2.3 L / 2.5 qts |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 L / 3.7 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 206 km/h / 128 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 Scorpion front tire and a 180/55 ZR17, Pirelli Scorpion 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 Ø230 mm disc, 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Showa Ø43 mm upside-down forks, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping while the rear was equipped with a Showa shock absorber, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping. The XB9SX Lightning CityX was fitted with a 14 L / 3.7 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 177 kg / 390 lbs. The wheelbase was 1320 mm / 52" long.
Photos[edit | edit source]
Overview[edit | edit source]
| Make Model. | Buell XR9SX Lightning City X |
|---|---|
| Year | 2005 - 06 |
| Engine Type | 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Displacement | 984 cc / 60 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 88.9 x 79.4 mm |
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Exhaust | Two-into-one, free breathing |
| Induction | Ø45 mm Downdraft DDFI fuel injection |
| Starting | Electric |
| Battery | 12V, 12Ah |
| Max Power | 67.1 kW / 92 hp @ 7200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 97 Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 71.5 ft.lbs @ 5500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 5 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive | Kevlar belt |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.69 / 2nd 1.85 / 3rd 1.43 / 4th 1.18 / 5th 1.00 |
| Frame | Hollow aluminum twin-spar frame doubles as the fuel tank |
| Rake | 21° |
| Trail | 84 mm / 3.3" |
| Front Suspension | Showa Ø43 mm upside-down forks, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping |
| Front Wheel Travel | 119 mm / 4.7" |
| Rear Suspension | Showa shock absorber, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping |
| 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 Ø230 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Wheels | 6-Spoke cast |
| Front Rim | 3.50 x 17" |
| Rear Rim | 5.50 x 17" |
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17, Pirelli Scorpion |
| Rear Tire | 180/55 ZR17, Pirelli Scorpion |
| Dimensions | Length: 1924 mm / 75.7" Width: 831 mm / 32.7" Height: 1232mm / 48.5" |
| Wheelbase | 1320 mm / 52" |
| Ground Clearance | 127 mm / 5.0" |
| Seat Height | 797 mm / 31.4" |
| Dry Weight | 177 kg / 390 lbs |
| Gvwr | 388 kg / 855 lbs |
| Oil Capacity | 2.3 L / 2.5 qts |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 L / 3.7 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 6.4 L/100 km / 15.7 km/l / 37 US mpg |
| Standing ¼ Mile | 12.7 sec |
| Top Speed | 206 km/h / 128 mph |
| Reviews | Motorcycle USA, Motorbikes Today, Motorcycle.com |