Buell XR9SX Lightning CityX Limited Edition (2006)

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.

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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

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