The Buell XB12R Firebolt is a motorcycle model that was made in 2008, equipped with a 1203 cc V-twin engine and a 5-speed transmission. It has a compression ratio of 10.0:1 and a maximum power of 86.9 kW at 6800 rpm. The bike has a top speed of 155 mph and can go from 0 to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds. It is built around an aluminum frame with a Uniplanar powertrain vibration isolation system to provide a smooth riding experience. Its front suspension features Showa A43 mm inverted forks with compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustability, and its rear suspension has a Showa coil-over monoshock, remote underseat reservoir, and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload. The bike has ZTL type brakes with a 6-piston fixed caliper and a single-sided rotor. The Buell XB12R Firebolt has a dry weight of 395 lbs and a fuel capacity of 3.7 US gallons. The average fuel consumption is 42 mpg. It has a standing quarter-mile time of 11.4 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph. Reviews of the Buell XB12R Firebolt by Greg Sanchez have been positive.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Buell XB12R Firebolt
| Year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| 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 ~A43 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, Pirelli Diablo |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo |
| 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 |
| Reviews | Greg Sanchez |
