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 |
