The Buell XR9SX Lightning CityX Limited Edition (2006) is a motorcycle with a 45 degree V-twin engine that has a capacity of 984 cc. The engine features pushrod actuated overhead valves and hydraulic self-adjusting lifters. The bike also has Downdraft DDFI fuel injection and a Kevlar belt final drive. The frame is made of hollow aluminum twin-spar and doubles as the fuel tank. The bike has a maximum power of 67.1 kW and a max torque of 97 Nm. The front suspension is adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping with 119 mm of travel, while the rear suspension is also adjustable with 127 mm of travel. The front brakes are 6-piston fixed calipers with a 375 mm single-sided, inside-out, stainless steel and floating rotor, and the rear has a single 230 mm disc and one piston caliper. The bike has a top speed of 206 km/h and a fuel capacity of 14 L. Reviews have been positive.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Buell XR9SX Lightning City X Limited Edition
| 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 | 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 ~A43 mm 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, Pirelli Scorpion |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17, Pirelli Scorpion |
| 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 | 797 mm / 31.4″ |
| Dry Weight | 177 kg / 390 lbs |
| GVWR | 388 kg / 855 lbs |
| Oil Capacity | 2.3 L / 2.5 qts |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 L / 3.7 US gal |
| Consumption average | 6.4 L/100 km / 15.7 km/l / 37 US mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.7 sec |
| Top Speed | 206 km/h / 128 mph |
| Reviews | Motorcycle USA, Motorbikes Today, Motorcycle.com |
