Buell XB12X Ulysses Adventure Sportbike (2006-07)

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The Buell XB12X Ulysses Adventure Sportbike was produced from 2006 to 2007 and features a 1203cc V-twin engine with pushrod actuated valves and hydraulic self-adjusting lifters. It has a 5-speed transmission and a maximum power output of 103 hp at 6800 rpm. The frame is made of aluminum with Uniplanar c Powertrain vibration isolation system and fuel in the frame. The suspension has a Showa ~A43 mm inverted fork with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload. The rear suspension is a Showa coil-over monoshock with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload. The sportbike has ZTL type brake, 6 piston, fixed caliper, with a ~A375 mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor in the front and single ~A240 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper in the back. The Buell XB12X has a GVWR of 430 kg and a fuel capacity of 16.7 L. The dry weight is 193 kg and the seat height is 841 mm. The top speed is 126 mph and the standing 1/4 mile is 12.8 seconds. Overall, it has received positive reviews from Motorbikes Today, Motocorse, Momenridersnow.com, MMotorline.cc, and MC24.no.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Buell XB12X Ulysses Adventure

Year: 2006 – 07


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
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: 22 degrees
Trail: 122 mm / 4.8″
Front Suspension: Showa ~A43 mm inverted forks compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable
Front Wheel Travel: 165 mm / 6.5″
Rear Suspension: Showa coil-over monoshock, remote underseat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 163 mm / 6.4″
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 Dunlop D616F
Rear Tyre: 180/55 R17 Dunlop D616
Dimensions: Length: 2159 mm / 85.0″ Width: 755 mm / 29.7″ Height: 1331 mm / 52.4″
Wheelbase: 1372 mm / 54.0″
Ground Clearance: 171 mm / 6.75″
Seat Height: 841 mm / 33.1″
Dry Weight: 193 kg / 425 lbs

GVWR: 430 kg / 950 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16.7 L / 4.4 US gal
Fuel Reserve: 3.1 L / 0.82 US gal
Oil Capacity: 2.37 L / 2.50 qts
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.8 sec
Top Speed: 202 km/h / 126 mph
Reviews: Motorbikes Today / Motocorse / Momenridersnow.com / MMotorline.cc / MC24.no

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