Buell / EBR XB9S Lightning
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| Buell / EBR XB9S Lightning | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 2002 |
| Engine | |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 210.2 km/h / 130.6 mph |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Frame | Hollow aluminum twin-spar frame doubles as the fuel tank |
| Suspension | Front: Showa 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 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase | 1320 mm / 52" |
| Seat Height | 775 mm / 30.5" |
| Weight | 175 kg / 386 lbs (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 L / 3.7 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 210.2 km/h / 130.6 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 ZR17 front tire and a 180/55 ZR17 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 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 XB9S Lightning was fitted with a 14 L / 3.7 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 175 kg / 386 lbs. The wheelbase was 1320 mm / 52" long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
| Make Model. | Buell XR9S Lightning |
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| Year | 2002 |
| 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 |
| Induction | Electronic fuel injection |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 67.1 kW / 92 hp @ 7200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 97 Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 71.5 ft.lbs @ 5500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Kevlar belt |
| Frame | Hollow aluminum twin-spar frame doubles as the fuel tank |
| Rake | 21° |
| Trail | 84 mm / 3.3" |
| Front Suspension | Showa 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 |
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase | 1320 mm / 52" |
| Ground Clearance | 127 mm / 5.0" |
| Seat Height | 775 mm / 30.5" |
| Dry Weight | 175 kg / 386 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 L / 3.7 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 5.1 L/100 km / 19.6 km/l / 46.1 US mpg |
| Standing ¼ Mile | 12.2 sec |
| Top Speed | 210.2 km/h / 130.6 mph |
| Reviews | Motorcycle.com |