Buell XR9S Lightning (2003)

The Buell XR9S Lightning is a motorcycle from 2003 with a 984cc V-twin engine, 92 horsepower, and 71.5 ft.lbs of torque. It has a 5-speed transmission, Kevlar belt final drive, and a hollow aluminum twin-spar frame that doubles as the fuel tank. The suspension consists of 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 brake is a ZTL-type brake with a 6-piston fixed caliper, and the rear brake is a single-disc with a 1-piston caliper. The wheels are 6-spoke cast and it has a fuel capacity of 14L. The motorcycle has a top speed of 210.2 km/h and a consumption average of 5.1 L/100 km. Reviews of the motorcycle can be found on Motorcycle USA.

---

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Buell XR9S Lightning

Year: 2003

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: Two-into-one, free breathing

Induction: ~A45 mm Downdraft DDFI fuel injection

Starting: Electric

Battery: 12V, 12Ah

Max Power: 67.1 kW / 92 hp @ 7200 rpm

Max Torque: 97 Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 71.5 ft.lbs @ 5500 rpm

Clutch: Wet, multi-plate

Transmission: 5 Speed, constant mesh

Final Drive: Kevlar belt

Gear Ratios: 1st 2.69 / 2nd 1.85 / 3rd 1.43 / 4th 1.18 / 5th 1.00

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

Front Rim: 3.50 x 17″

Rear Rim: 5.50 x 17″

Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17, Dunlop D207 FY

Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17, Dunlop D207 U

Dimensions: Length: 1924 mm / 75.7″ Width: 831 mm / 32.7″ Height: 1232mm / 48.5″

Wheelbase: 1320 mm / 52″

Ground Clearance: 127 mm / 5.0″

Seat Height: 775 mm / 30.5″

Dry Weight: 175 kg / 386 lbs

GVWR: 386 kg / 850 lbs

Oil Capacity: 2.3 L / 2.5 qts

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: Motorcycle USA