The Buell XR9R Firebolt Sportfighter motorcycle was produced in 2002 and features a 984cc V-Twin engine with electronic fuel injection, capable of producing 92 horsepower and 71.5 ft-lbs of torque. The frame is a hollow aluminum twin-spar design that doubles as the fuel tank, with a 21-degree rake and 84mm trail. The suspension features Showa upside-down forks in the front and a Showa shock absorber in the rear, both adjustable for preload, compression, and rebound damping. The front brakes are a ZTL-type brake with a 6-piston fixed caliper, and the rear brakes are a single-disc with a piston caliper. The motorcycle has a wheelbase of 1320mm, a ground clearance of 127mm, and a seat height of 775mm. The dry weight is 175kg, with a fuel capacity of 14L and an average consumption of 5.1L/100km. The motorcycle has a top speed of 210.2km/h and can complete a standing 1/4 mile in 12.2 seconds. It has been reviewed positively by American Sport Bike, Sport Rider, and Motorbikes Today.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Buell XR9R Firebolt
| Year | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 45 degrees V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 984 cc / 60 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 88.9 x 79.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Induction | Electronic fuel injection |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 67.1 kW / 92 hp @ 7200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 97 Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 71.5 ft.lbs @ 5500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Kevlar belt |
| Frame | Hollow aluminium twin-spar frame doubles as the fuel tank |
| Rake | 21 degrees |
| Trail | 84 mm / 3.3″ |
| Front Suspension | Showa upside-down forks, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping |
| Front Wheel Travel | 119 mm / 4.7″ |
| Rear Suspension | Showa shock absorber, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping |
| 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 ~A230 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase | 1320 mm / 52″ |
| Ground Clearance | 127 mm / 5.0″ |
| Seat Height | 775 mm / 30.5″ |
| Dry Weight | 175 kg / 386 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 L / 3.7 US gal |
| Consumption average | 5.1 L/100 km / 19.6 km/l / 46.1 US mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.2 sec |
| Top Speed | 210.2 km/h / 130.6 mph |
| Reviews | American Sport Bike / Sport Rider / Motorbikes Today |
