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Key Specifications
Engine
45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder.
Power
86.9 kW / 103 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque
114 Nm / 11.6 kgf-m / 84 ft-lbs @ 6000 rpm
Top Speed
216.2 km/h / 134 mph
Fuel Capacity
14 L / 3.7 US gal
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Full 2008 Buell XB12S Lightning Specifications
Year
2008
Make Model
Buell XB12S Lightning
Seat Height
765 mm / 30.1"
Wheelbase
1320 mm / 52.0"
Ground Clearance
110 mm / 4.4"
Height
1092 mm / 43.0"
Length
1924 mm / 75.7"
Width
768 mm / 30.2"
Dry Weight (kg)
179
Dry Weight
179 kg / 395 lbs
Fuel Capacity
14 L / 3.7 US gal
Maximum Load / GVWR
386 kg / 850 lbs
Oil Capacity
2.37 L / 2.50 qts
Displacement
1203 cc / 73 cu in
Engine Detail
45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder.
Bore x Stroke
88.9 x 96.8 mm
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Cooling System
Air cooled
Exhaust
Free breathing, 2-into-1 Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralized mounting
Fuel Induction
Ø49 mm downdraft DDFI II fuel injection
Fuel Reserve
2.8 L / 0.75 US gal
Lubrication
Dry sump
Starter
Electric
Clutch
Wet, multi-plate
Final Drive
Belt
Gear Ratios
1st 2.649 / 2nd 1.892 / 3rd 1.407 / 4th 1.166 / 5th 1.000
Transmission / Drive
5 Speed
Frame Type
Aluminium frame with Uniplanar Powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame
Suspension - Front
Showa ø43 mm inverted forks compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable
Suspension - Rear
Showa coil-over monoshock, remote underseat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload, 127mm wheel travel
Rake
21°
Trail
83 mm / 3.3"
Wheel Travel - Front
120 mm / 4.7"
Wheel Travel - Rear
127 mm / 5.0"
Brakes - Front
ZTL type brake, 6 piston, fixed caliper, Ø375 mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor
Brakes - Rear
Single Ø240 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper
Tyres - Front
120/70 ZR17 Pirelli
Tyres - Rear
180/55 ZR17 Pirelli
Wheels
6-Spoke, ZTL cast aluminium
Wheels - Front
3.50 x 17"
Wheels - Rear
5.50 x 17"
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