Buell XB12XT Ulysses (2008-09)

The Buell XB12XT Ulysses is a motorcycle produced between 2008-09, featuring a 45-degree V-twin engine with a capacity of 1203cc and a max power of 86.9kW at 6800 rpm. Its compression ratio is 10.0:1 and it has an air-cooled cooling system with a dry sump lubrication system. The motorcycle has DDFI 3 electronic fuel injection and an aluminium frame with a Uniplanar powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame. The front suspension features Showa A43mm inverted forks that are compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload adjustable, while the rear suspension is a Showa coil-over monoshock with a remote under-seat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload. Front brakes consist of a ZTL type brake, 6-piston fixed caliper, and A375mm single-sided inside-out stainless steel floating rotor, while the rear brakes are a single A240mm disc with a 1-piston floating caliper. It has six-spoke, ZTL cast aluminium wheels with Pirelli Strada tires. The motorcycle measures 2180mm in length with a width of 1006mm and has a 1369mm wheelbase, a ground clearance of 150mm, and a dry weight of 211kg. It has a top speed of 206km/h and a fuel capacity of 16.7L with a 3.1L fuel reserve. Reviews of the Buell XB12XT Ulysses can be found on websites such as Motorcycle.com and MC24.no.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Buell XB12XT Ulysses

Year: 2008 – 09

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: DDFI 3 Electronic Fuel Injection ECM

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 @ 6500 rpm

Clutch: Wet, multi-plate, compensated

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Belt

Gear Ratios: 1st 2.68 / 2nd 1.89 / 3rd 1.407 / 4th 1.14 / 5th 1.000

Frame: Aluminium frame with Uniplanar c Powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame

Rake: 23.8 degrees

Trail: 122 mm / 4.8″

Front Suspension: Showa ~A43 mm inverted forks compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable

Front Wheel Travel: 124 mm / 4.9″

Rear Suspension: Showa coil-over monoshock, remote underseat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload

Rear Wheel Travel: 124 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 Strada

Rear Tyre: 180/55 R17 Pirelli Strada

Dimensions: Length: 2180 mm / 85.8″ Width: 1006 mm / 39.6″

Wheelbase: 1369 mm / 53.9″

Ground Clearance: 150 mm / 5.9″

Seat Height: 780 mm / 30.7″

Dry Weight: 211 kg / 465 lbs

GVWR: 431 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

Top Speed: 206 km/h / 127.9 mph

Reviews: Motorcycle.com / MC24.no