Buell XB12S Lightning (2005)

The Buell XB12S Lightning is a 2005 motorcycle with a 1203 cc V-Twin engine and 10.0:1 compression ratio. It has an aluminium frame with Powertrain vibration isolation system, a 21 degree rake, and a 1320 mm wheelbase. The front suspension is Showa inverted forks and the rear suspension is Showa coil-over monoshock with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload. The front brakes are ZTL type with a 375 mm single-sided, inside-out, stainless steel, floating rotor and the rear brake is a single disc with a floating caliper. The front and rear wheels are 17 inches and the tires are 120/70 ZR17 and 180/55 ZR17. The dimensions of the bike are 1924 mm length, 768 mm width, and 1092 mm height with a ground clearance of 127 mm and seat height of 775 mm. The dry weight is 179 kg and it has a fuel capacity of 14 L. It has a top speed of 216 km/h and comes in colours such as midnight black and racing red/graphite grey/translucent amber. According to Motorcycle News, the Buell XB12S Lightning received positive reviews.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Buell XB12S Lightning

Year: 2005


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 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
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.2 sec
Top Speed: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Colours: Midnight black, Racing red/Graphite grey/Translucent amber
Reviews: Motorcycle News

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