Buell XB12STT Lightning Super TT (2007-08)

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The Buell XB12STT Lightning Super TT is a motorcycle with a 45 degrees V-Twin, four-stroke engine and 1203 cc capacity. It has a compression ratio of 10.0:1 and a dry sump lubrication system. The bike also features Buell InterActive Exhaust and Downdraft DDFI II fuel injection. It has a maximum power of 86.9 kW/103 hp at 6800 rpm and maximum torque of 114 Nm/11.6 kgf-m/84 ft-lbs at 6000 rpm. The clutch is wet, multi-plate, and compensated, and the transmission has five speeds with a final drive belt. The frame is made of aluminum and has a Uniplanar c Powertrain vibration isolation system. The bike has a 23.1 degrees rake and a 119 mm/4.7″ trail. The front suspension is a Showa ~A43 mm inverted fork, while the rear features a Showa coil-over monoshock. Brakes include a ZTL type brake and a single disc at the rear with 1 piston floating caliper. The wheels are 6-spoke, ZTL cast aluminum, with front and rear tires made by Pirelli Scorpion Sync. The bike has a length of 2179 mm/85.8″, a width of 892 mm/35.1″, and a wheelbase of 1372 mm/54.0″. The ground clearance is 143 mm/5.63″ and the seat height is 798 mm/31.4″. The dry weight is 181 kg/399 lbs, and the fuel capacity is 16.7 L/4.4 US gal. The bike has a standing 1/4 mile time of 12.3 seconds and a top speed of 214 km/h / 133 mph. Reviews of the motorcycle are available from Motorcycle USA.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Buell XB12STT Lightning Super TT

Year: 2007 – 08


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
Lubrication: Dry sump
Exhaust: Buell InterActive Exhaust
Induction: ~A49 mm Downdraft DDFI II fuel injection
Starting: Electric
Battery: 12V, 12Ah
Max Power: 86.9 kW / 103 hp @ 6800 rpm
Max Torque: 114 Nm / 11.6 kgf-m / 84 ft-lbs @ 6000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate, compensated
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Belt

Gear Ratios: 1st 2.648 / 2nd 1.892 / 3rd 1.407 / 4th 1.166 / 5th 1.000
Frame: Aluminium frame with Uniplanar c Powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame
Rake: 23.1 degrees
Trail: 119 mm / 4.7″
Front Suspension: Showa ~A43 mm inverted forks compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable
Front Wheel Travel: 165 mm / 4.9″
Rear Suspension: Showa coil-over monoshock, remote underseat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 162 mm / 4.9″
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
Wheels: 6-Spoke, ZTL cast aluminium
Front Wheel: 3.50 x 17″
Rear Wheel: 5.50 x 17″
Front Tyre: 120/70 R17 Pirelli Scorpion Sync
Rear Tyre: 180/55 R17 Pirelli Scorpion Sync
Dimensions: Length: 2179 mm / 85.8″ Width: 892 mm / 35.1″
Wheelbase: 1372 mm / 54.0″
Ground Clearance: 143 mm / 5.63″
Seat Height: 798 mm / 31.4″
Dry Weight: 181 kg / 399 lbs

GVWR: 386 kg / 850 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16.7 L / 4.4 US gal
Fuel Reserve: 3.1 L / 0.82 US gal
Average Consumption: 3.62 L/100 km / 27.6 km/l / 64.9 US mpg
Oil Capacity: 2.37 L / 2.50 qts
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.3 sec
Top Speed: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Reviews: Motorcycle USA

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