Buell XB12R Firebolt (2007)

The Buell XB12R Firebolt is a sport motorcycle from 2007 with a 1203cc V-Twin engine producing 103 horsepower and 84 ft-lbs of torque. Its frame includes a Powertrain vibration isolation system, with suspension consisting of adjustable Showa forks and monoshock. The front brake is a ZTL type with a 6-piston fixed caliper, while the rear brake is a single disc with a floating caliper. The Firebolt has a top speed of 155mph and can reach 0-60mph in 2.9 seconds. Its fuel consumption averages 42 miles per US gallon with a fuel capacity of 3.7 gallons. The motorcycle weighs 395 pounds and stands at 43 inches in height with a seat height of 30.5 inches. Colours include midnight black and yellow. The Buell XB12R Firebolt has been reviewed positively by Greg Sanchez.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Buell XB12R Firebolt

Year: 2007


Engine: 45 degrees V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 1203 cc / 73 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 88.9 x 96.8 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Exhaust: Free breathing, 2-into-1 Buell Interactive exhaust system
Induction: ~A49 mm downdraft DDFI II fuel injection
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 86.9 kW / 103 hp @ 6800 rpm
Max Torque: 114 Nm / 11.6 kgf-m / 84 ft-lbs @ 6000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Belt
Frame: Aluminium frame with Uniplanar c Powertrain vibration isolation system
Rake: 21 degrees
Trail: 83 mm / 3.3″

Front Suspension: Showa ~A41 mm inverted forks compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7″
Rear Suspension: Showa coil-over monoshock, remote underseat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload, 127mm wheel travel
Rear Wheel Travel: 127 mm / 5.0″
Front Brakes: ZTL type brake, 6 piston, fixed caliper, ~A375 mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor
Rear Brakes: Single ~A240 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper
Front Wheel: 3.50 x 17″
Rear Wheel: 5.50 x 17″
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17
Dimensions: Length: 1924 mm / 75.7″ Width: 768 mm / 30.2″ Height: 1092 mm / 43.0″
Wheelbase: 1320 mm / 52.0″
Ground Clearance: 127 mm / 5.0″
Seat Height: 775 mm / 30.5″
Dry Weight: 179 kg / 395 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 14 L / 3.7 US gal
Average Fuel Consumption: 5.6 L/100 km / 17.9 km/L / 42 US mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.4 sec, 182 km/h / 113 mph
Top Speed: 249 km/h / 155 mph
Colours: Midnight black, Yellow

Reviews: Greg Sanchez

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