Buell XR9S Lightning (2002)

The Buell XR9S Lightning is a motorcycle model released in 2002. It features a 45-degree V-Twin engine, with a capacity of 984 cc and a compression ratio of 10.0:1. The engine is air-cooled, with pushrod actuated overhead valve and hydraulic self-adjusting lifters. The motorcycle also has electronic fuel injection and an electric starting system, and can generate a maximum power of 92 hp at 7200 rpm and maximum torque of 97 Nm at 5500 rpm.

The bike has a five speed transmission and a final drive using a Kevlar belt. The frame is a hollow aluminum twin-spar design that doubles as the fuel tank, with a 21-degree rake and 84mm trail. The front suspension is a Showa upside-down fork, adjustable for preload, compression, and rebound damping with 119mm wheel travel, while the rear suspension is a Showa shock absorber that can be adjusted for preload, compression, and rebound damping with 127mm wheel travel.

The motorcycle has a ZTL-type front brake with a 6-piston fixed caliper on a 375mm single-sided inside-out stainless steel floating rotor and a single 230mm disc one piston caliper rear brake. It uses 120/70 ZR17 front and 180/55 ZR17 rear tires, with a wheelbase of 1320mm, a ground clearance of 127mm, and a dry weight of 175kg. The fuel capacity is 14 liters, and it has an average consumption of 5.1 L/100 km.

The Buell XR9S Lightning has a standing 1/4 mile time of 12.2 seconds and a top speed of 210.2 km/h. The motorcycle has received positive reviews from Motorcycle.com.

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Make Model: Buell XR9S Lightning