Buell XB12Ss Lightning
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| Buell XB12Ss Lightning | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 2009 |
| Class | Naked |
| Engine | Air/oil/fan-cooled 1203cc Thunderstorm V-Twin |
| Bore / Stroke | 88.9mm x 88.9mm |
| Compression ratio | 10:1 |
| Horsepower | 100.04 HP (74.6 KW) @ 6600RPM |
| Torque | 81.14 ft/lbs (110.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: Triplex chain Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: Showa inverted fork with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload Rear: Showa shock absorber |
| Brakes | Front: ZTL type brake, 375 mm stainless steel floating rotor, 6 piston caliper Rear: 240 mm stainless steel rotor, single piston floating caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/70xZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55xZR17 |
| Wheelbase | 52.01 inches (1321 mm) |
| Length | 76.81 inches (1951 mm) |
| Width | 29.61 inches (752 mm) |
| Seat Height | 30.12 inches (765 mm) |
| Weight | 197.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Buell XB12Ss Lightning was a Air/oil/fan-cooled 1203cc Thunderstorm V-Twin Naked motorcycle produced by Buell in 2009. Max torque was 81.14 ft/lbs (110.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 100.04 HP (74.6 KW) @ 6600 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 Triplex chain transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet, multi-plate, compensated.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70xZR17 front tire and a 180/55xZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via ZTL type brake, 375 mm stainless steel floating rotor, 6 piston caliper in the front and a 240 mm stainless steel rotor, single piston floating caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Showa inverted fork with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload while the rear was equipped with a Showa shock absorber. The wheelbase was 52.01 inches (1321 mm) long.
2009 Buell XB12Ss Lightning[edit | edit source]
The Buell Lightning XB12Ss has a big and powerful engine able to produce 100 horsepower at 6600rpm and a peak torque of 109 Nm at 6000rpm. The motorcycle has the performance and style of the original Lightning bikes, but with stretched chassis dimensions and ergonomics for a more relaxed riding position.