Buell XB12R Firebolt (2009)

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.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Buell XB12R Firebolt

Year: 2009

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