Buell XB12S Lightning (2004)

The Buell XB12S Lightning motorcycle was produced in 2004 and featured a 45 degrees V-Twin engine with a capacity of 1203 cc. The engine was cooled by air, had a compression ratio of 10.0:1 and was equipped with a free breathing 2-into-1 Buell Interactive exhaust system. The bike had a downdraft DDFI II fuel injection system and could produce a maximum power of 86 kW/ 100 hp and a maximum torque of 110 Nm/ 11.2 kgf-m/ 81 ft-lbs. It had a 5-speed transmission with belt final drive and an aluminum frame with Uniplanar c Powertrain vibration isolation system, 21 degrees rake, and 83 mm/ 3.3″ trail. The front suspension was a Showa inverted fork with compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload adjustable, while the rear suspension was a Showa coil-over monoshock with remote underseat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload. It had a ZTL type brake with a 6 piston fixed caliper at the front and a single ~A240 mm disc 1-piston floating caliper at the back, with 3.50 x 17″ and 5.50 x 17″ wheels front and rear, respectively. The bike weighed 179 kg/ 395 lbs, had a fuel capacity of 14 L/ 3.7 US gal and an average fuel consumption of 5.6 L/100 km/ 17.9 km/L/ 42 US mpg. Its top speed was 216 km/h/ 134 mph, and it could cover the standing quarter-mile distance in 12.2 seconds. Reviews of the bike were not provided.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Buell XB12S Lightning

Year: 2004
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 kW / 100 hp @ 6600 rpm
Max Torque: 110 Nm / 11.2 kgf-m / 81 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 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: 831 mm / 32.7″ Height: 1232 mm / 48.5″
Wheelbase: 1320 mm / 52.0″
Ground Clearance: 127 mm / 5.0″
Seat Height: 765 mm / 30″
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: 12.2sec
Top Speed: 216 km/h / 134 mph
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