Buell XB12S Lightning "Black and White"

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Buell XB12S Lightning "Black and White"
Manufacturer
Production 2007
Class Naked
Engine
air-cooled, four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin, pushrod OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 88.9mm x 88.9mm
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Horsepower 102.99 HP (76.8 KW) @ 6800RPM
Torque 84.09 ft/lbs (114.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed, manual

Final Drive: belt

Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual
Suspension Front: 43mm fully-adjustable Showa upside-down fork
Rear: fully-adjustable Showa shock absorber
Brakes Front: single 375mm disc, 6-piston caliper, ZTL-type
Rear: single 240mm disc, 1-piston caliper
Front Tire 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire 180/55 ZR17
Wheelbase 52.01 inches (1321 mm)
Length 75.71 inches (1923 mm)
Width 32.72 inches (831 mm)
Seat Height 30.12 inches (765 mm)
Weight 179.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The Buell XB12S Lightning "Black and White" was a air-cooled, four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin, pushrod OHV, 2 valves per cylinder Naked motorcycle produced by Buell in 2007. Max torque was 84.09 ft/lbs (114.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 102.99 HP (76.8 KW) @ 6800 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 88.9mm bore x 88.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1203.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front tire and a 180/55 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single 375mm disc, 6-piston caliper, ZTL-type in the front and a single 240mm disc, 1-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm fully-adjustable Showa upside-down fork while the rear was equipped with a fully-adjustable Showa shock absorber. The wheelbase was 52.01 inches (1321 mm) long.

2007 Buell XB12S Lightning "Black and White"[edit | edit source]

2007 Buell XB12S Lightning "Black and White"

The 2007 MY Buell XB12S Lightning "Black and White" is a special edition machine that features a black and white paint scheme, with checkered flag graphics, that is sure to make it stand out in any crowd. In the mechanical department, it features the same parts as the base model.

At its heart lies an air-cooled, four-stroke, 1203cc, 45-degree pushrod V-Twin engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a Kevlar-reinforced, low-maintenance, belt final drive that can reach a maximum power output of 103 horsepower and 110 Nm of torque.