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Buell XB12R Firebolt (2009)

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Buell XB12R Firebolt (2009)

At a glance

Capacity
1203 cc / 73 cu in
Power
86.9 kW / 103 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque
114 Nm / 11.6 kgf-m / 84 ft-lbs @ 6000 rpm
Seat height
775 mm / 30.5″

The full picture.

The Buell XB12R Firebolt motorcycle was produced in 2009 with a 1203cc V-Twin, four-stroke engine, and a compression ratio of 10.0:1. It has a maximum power output of 86.9 kW at 6800 rpm and a torque of 114 Nm at 6000 rpm. The motorcycle has a five-speed transmission and a final drive belt. Its aluminum frame includes the Uniplanar c Powertrain vibration isolation system, with a rake angle of 21 degrees and a trail of 83mm. The front suspension features Showa A43 mm inverted forks with compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload adjustable, while the rear suspension includes a coil-over monoshock with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload, with a wheel travel of 127mm. The Buell XB12R Firebolt has a ZTL type brake with a six-piston fixed caliper, a single-sided stainless steel floating rotor, and a 375mm diameter. The rear brake has a single 240mm disc and a one-piston floating caliper. The motorcycle has a 3.5 x 17 inch front wheel and a 5.5 x 17 inch rear wheel with Pirelli Diablo tires. The dimensions of the bike are 1924mm in length, 768mm in width, and 1092mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1320mm, a ground clearance of 127mm, and a seat height of 775mm. The dry weight of the Buell XB12R Firebolt is 179kg, with a fuel capacity of 14L and an average fuel consumption of 5.6L/100km. Its top speed is 249km/h, and it can complete a standing 1/4 mile in 11.4 seconds at 182km/h.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Buell XB12R Firebolt

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year2009
Engine45 degrees V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity1203 cc / 73 cu in
Bore x Stroke88.9 x 96.8 mm
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
ExhaustFree breathing, 2-into-1 Buell Interactive exhaust system
Induction~A49 mm downdraft DDFI II fuel injection
StartingElectric
Max Power86.9 kW / 103 hp @ 6800 rpm
Max Torque114 Nm / 11.6 kgf-m / 84 ft-lbs @ 6000 rpm
Transmission5 Speed
Final DriveBelt
FrameAluminium frame with Uniplanar c Powertrain vibration isolation system
Rake21 degrees
Trail83 mm / 3.3″
Front SuspensionShowa ~A43 mm inverted forks compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable
Front Wheel Travel120 mm / 4.7″
Rear SuspensionShowa coil-over monoshock, remote underseat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload, 127mm wheel travel
Rear Wheel Travel127 mm / 5.0″
Front BrakesZTL type brake, 6 piston, fixed caliper, ~A375 mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor
Rear BrakesSingle ~A240 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper
Front Wheel3.50 x 17″
Rear Wheel5.50 x 17″
Front Tyre120/70 ZR17, Pirelli Diablo
Rear Tyre180/55 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo
DimensionsLength: 1924 mm / 75.7″ Width: 768 mm / 30.2″ Height: 1092 mm / 43.0″
Wheelbase1320 mm / 52.0″
Ground Clearance127 mm / 5.0″
Seat Height775 mm / 30.5″
Dry Weight179 kg / 395 lbs
Fuel Capacity14 L / 3.7 US gal
Average Fuel Consumption5.6 L/100 km / 17.9 km/L / 42 US mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile11.4 sec, 182 km/h / 113 mph
Top Speed249 km/h / 155 mph
ReviewsGreg Sanchez