Buell XB12S Lightning Black and White (2007)

The Buell XB12S Lightning “Black and White” motorcycle was produced in 2007 and features a 1203 cc V-Twin engine with a 10.0:1 compression ratio and Buell Interactive exhaust system. It has a downdraft fuel injection system and produces 103 horsepower at 6800 rpm and 84 ft-lbs of torque at 6000 rpm. The bike has a 5-speed transmission and a belt final drive. The frame is made of aluminum and has a Uniplanar powertrain vibration isolation system. The front suspension features Showa inverted forks with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload, while the rear suspension has a coil-over monoshock with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload. The bike has a ZTL type brake with a 6 piston fixed caliper, as well as a front wheel size of 3.50 x 17” and a rear of 5.50 x 17”. The dimensions of the bike are as follows: length of 1924 mm, width of 768 mm, and height of 1092 mm. The wheelbase is 1320 mm, and the bike has a ground clearance of 127 mm and seat height of 775 mm. The dry weight is 179 kg, and the fuel capacity is 14 L. The bike has a standing 1/4 mile of 12.2 seconds and a top speed of 216.2 km/h. It comes in colors of midnight black, as well as racing red/graphite grey/translucent amber. The motorcycle has received positive reviews from Motorcycle News.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Buell XB12S Lightning “Black and White”

Year: 2007

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: 216.2 km/h / 134 mph

Colours: Midnight black, Racing red/Graphite grey/Translucent amber

Reviews: Motorcycle News