Buell XR9R FireboltSportfighter (2006)

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.

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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