The Buell XR9S Lightning was a motorcycle released in 2004, featuring a 45 degrees V-Twin, four-stroke engine with pushrod actuated overhead valve and hydraulic self-adjusting lifters. The engine had a capacity of 984cc or 60 cubic inches, a compression ratio of 10.0:1 and was air cooled. The motorcycle had a five-speed transmission with a constant mesh and a Kevlar belt final drive. The frame was a hollow aluminium twin-spar frame that doubled as the fuel tank. The front suspension had Showa upside-down forks that could be adjusted for preload, compression and rebound damping, and the rear suspension had a Showa shock absorber that could be adjusted for the same features. The rear brake was a single ~A230mm disc, 1 piston caliper, and the front brake had a ZTL-type brake, 6-piston fixed caliper. The motorcycle had a 775mm/30.5″ seat height and was 1924mm/75.7″ x 831mm/32.7″ x 1232mm/48.5″ in length, width, and height, respectively. The dry weight of the bike was 175kg/386 lbs, and the fuel capacity was 14L/3.7 US gal. The motorcycle had a top speed of 210.2 km/h/130.6 mph and had a standing 1/4 mile time of 12.2 seconds. The Buell XR9S Lightning was reviewed positively by Motorcycle USA.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Buell XR9S Lightning
| Year | 2004 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
