Buell XR9SZ City X (2007-08)

The Buell XR9SZ City X, produced between 2007 and 2008, is a powerful motorcycle featuring a 984cc engine with a 10:1 compression ratio, producing 92hp at 7200rpm and 9.9kgf-m of torque. Equipped with a 5-speed, constant mesh transmission and a Kevlar belt final drive, the XR9SZ City X has a top speed of 128mph and can reach a standing 1/4 mile time of 12.7 seconds. The bike features a showa shock absorber and ~A43mm upside-down forks, both adjustable for preload, compression, and rebound damping. The front brakes are ZTL-type, with a 6-piston fixed caliper and ~A375mm single sided, inside-out, stainless steel, floating rotor, while the rear brake is a single ~A230mm disc with a 1 piston caliper. The wheels are 6-spoke cast, with a 3.50 x 17″ front rim and a 5.50 x 17″ rear rim, and are fitted with Pirelli Scorpion tyres. The XR9SZ City X has a dry weight of 177kg, a GVWR of 388kg and a fuel tank capacity of 14 litres. Reviews of the bike from Motorcycle USA, Motorbikes Today and Motorcycle.com have all been favorable.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Buell XR9SX Lightning City X

Year: 2007 – 08
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