The Buell XR9R FireboltSportfighter was a motorcycle produced in 2006, featuring a 984 cc V-Twin engine with a compression ratio of 10:1 and a maximum power of 67.1 kW/92 hp at 7500 rpm. It had a dry sump lubrication system and a DDFI fuel injection system, with a 5-speed transmission and a Kevlar belt final drive. The XR9R FireboltSportfighter had a hollow aluminum twin-spar frame doubles as the fuel tank with a rake of 21 degrees, a trail of 84 mm/3.3”, front and rear suspension fitted with Showa shock absorbers and adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping. The motorcycle had ZTL-type brake, two six-piston fixed calipers, a single ~A230 mm disc brake, and cast aluminum 6-spoke wheels with Dunlop D207FY and D207FU tires. Its dimensions include a length of 1935 mm/76.2”, a width of 715 mm/28.2”, and a weight of 175 kg/386 lbs. The Buell XR9R FireboltSportfighter had a top speed of 210.2 km/h/130.6 mph and was reviewed positively by Sport Rider.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Buell XR9R Firebolt
| Year | 2006 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Exhaust | Tuned tri-pass resonance chamber |
| Induction | DDFI fuel injection, ~A45 mm downdraft |
| Starting | Electric |
| Battery | 12V, 12Ah |
| Max Power | 67.1 kW / 92 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 97 Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 71.5 ft.lbs @ 5500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Kevlar belt |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.688 / 2nd 1.850 / 3rd 1.433 / 4th 1.181 / 5th 1.000 |
| 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 |
| Wheels | 6-Spoke cast aluminium, Sky white |
| Front Wheel | 3.50 x 17″ |
| Rear Wheel | 5.50 x 17″ |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 Dunlop D207FY |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 Dunlop D207FU |
| Dimensions | Length: 1935 mm / 76.2″ Width: 715 mm / 28.2″ |
| Wheelbase | 1320 mm / 52″ |
| Ground Clearance | 110 mm / 4.35″ |
| Seat Height | 775 mm / 30.5″ |
| Dry Weight | 175 kg / 386 lbs |
| GVWR | 386 kg / 850 lbs |
| Oil Capacity | 2.4 L / 2.5 qts |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 L / 3.7 US gal |
| Fuel Reserve | 2.6 L / 0.7 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 | Sport Rider |
