Buell XB9SX Lightning City X Limited Edition
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| Buell XB9SX Lightning City X Limited Edition | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 2006 |
| 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 | 91.99 HP (68.6 KW) @ 7200RPM |
| Torque | 72.28 ft/lbs (98.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed, manual Final Drive: kevlar belt |
| Suspension | Front: Showa adjustable upside-down fork Rear: Showa adjustable, low-mounted, mono-shock |
| Brakes | Front: single 375mm ZTL-type disc, 6-piston caliper Rear: single 230mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17, Pirelli Scorpion |
| Rear Tire | 180/55 ZR17, Pirelli Scorpion |
| Wheelbase | 52.01 inches (1321 mm) |
| Length | 75.71 inches (1923 mm) |
| Width | 32.72 inches (831 mm) |
| Seat Height | 31.42 inches (798 mm) |
| Weight | 177.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Buell XB9SX Lightning City X Limited Edition was a air-cooled, four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin, pushrod OHV, 2 valves per cylinder Naked motorcycle produced by Buell in 2006. Max torque was 72.28 ft/lbs (98.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 91.99 HP (68.6 KW) @ 7200 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 88.9mm bore x 88.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 984.0 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, Pirelli Scorpion front tire and a 180/55 ZR17, Pirelli Scorpion rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single 375mm ZTL-type disc, 6-piston caliper in the front and a single 230mm disc, 1-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Showa adjustable upside-down fork while the rear was equipped with a Showa adjustable, low-mounted, mono-shock. The wheelbase was 52.01 inches (1321 mm) long.
2006 Buell XB9SX Lightning City X Limited Edition[edit | edit source]
The 2006 MY Buell XB9SX Lightning City X Limited Edition has been limited to 300 units, and features orange translucent body panels, black handlebars, hand-guards, headlight grille, number plate bracket and wheels, a Buell X air box guard, supermoto-inspired braced handlebars and Pirelli Scorpion Sync tires make this one of the most sought after machines from the American brand.
In all other departments, it has the same features as the base model. At its heart lies an air-cooled, four-stroke, 984cc, pushrod V-Twin powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission and can reach a maximum power output of 92 horsepower and 97 Nm of torque.