Buell XB9S Lightning

Buell XB9S Lightning
Manufacturer	Buell
Production	2002 - 2004
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
Spark Plug	NGK DCPR8E '04
Battery	YUASA YTX14-BS '04
Transmission	Gear box: 5-speed, manual Final Drive: kevlar belt Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual
Final Drive	Belt `04
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
Rear Tire	180/55 ZR17
Wheelbase	52.01 inches (1321 mm)
Length	76.18 inches (1935 mm)
Width	28.11 inches (714 mm)
Seat Height	30.51 inches (775 mm)
Weight	175.0 kg (wet)
Oil Filter	Fram PH4967
Manuals	Service Manual

The Buell XB9S Lightning was a air-cooled, four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin, pushrod OHV, 2 valves per cylinder Naked motorcycle produced by Buell between 2002 and 2004. Max torque was 72.28 ft/lbs (98.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 91.99 HP (68.6 KW) @ 7200 RPM.

Engine

A 88.9mm bore x 88.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 984.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

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

Chassis

It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front tire and a 180/55 ZR17 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.

2002 Buell XB9S Lightning

The 2002 MY Buell XB9S Lightning sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 984cc, 45-degree pushrod V-Twin powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a Kevlar belt and can produce a claimed 92 horsepower and 97 Nm of torque.

This powerful naked, has been designed as a lighter version of the XB9R Firebolt, but with a more comfortable riding position. It also comes with feature such as a large, 375mm, ZTL-type front brake disc with a 6-piston caliper, a low-mounted, Showa adjustable mono-shock as a rear suspension coupled to an adjustable Showa upside-down fork in the front, dual headlights, extremely light, cast-aluminum wheels, and a hollow, aluminum frame that acts as a fuel tank and a hollow swingarm that acts as an oil-tank.

2003 Buell XB9S Lightning

The 2003 MY Buell XB9S Lightning is one of the most innovative machines produced by the American brand, and comes with features such as a large, 375mm, ZTL-type front brake disc with a 6-piston caliper, a low-mounted, Showa adjustable mono-shock as a rear suspension coupled to an adjustable Showa upside-down fork in the front, dual headlights, extremely light, cast-aluminum wheels, and a hollow, aluminum frame that acts as a fuel tank and a hollow swingarm that acts as an oil-tank.

In the engine department, it sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 984cc, 45-degree pushrod V-Twin powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a low maintenance, Kevlar-reinforced belt drive that can reach a maximum power output of 92 horsepower and 97 Nm of torque.

2004 Buell XB9S Lightning

The 2004 MY Buell XB9S Lightning boasts a maximum power output of 92 horsepower and 97 Nm of torque from its four-stroke, air-cooled, 984cc, 45-degree pushrod V-Twin powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission that has a low-maintenance, Kevlar-reinforced, belt final drive.

Also, it comes with a large, 375mm, ZTL-type front brake disc with a 6-piston caliper, a low-mounted, Showa adjustable mono-shock as a rear suspension coupled to an adjustable Showa upside-down fork in the front, dual headlights, extremely light, cast-aluminum wheels, and a hollow, aluminum frame that acts as a fuel tank and a hollow swingarm that acts as an oil-tank.