Buell XB12XT Ulysses (2010)

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The Buell XB12XT Ulysses is a 2010 motorcycle that features a 45 degrees V-Twin engine with a capacity of 1203 cc, producing a maximum power of 86.9 kW / 103 hp at 6800 rpm and a maximum torque of 114 Nm / 11.6 kgf-m / 84 ft-lbs at 6500 rpm. It also has a wet, multi-plate, compensated clutch, a five-speed transmission, and a belt final drive.


Its aluminium frame comes with Uniplanar c Powertrain vibration isolation system and fuel in frame. The front suspension is Showa A43mm inverted forks with compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload adjustable while the rear suspension is Showa coil-over monoshock with a remote underseat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload.
The motorcycle has a 6-Spoke ZTL cast aluminium wheelset with front and rear Pirelli Angel tires, a ZTL type brake, and a 6-piston, fixed caliper, and a single-piston floating caliper that comes with a rear brake.
It also has a length of 2180 mm, a width of 1006 mm, a wheelbase of 1369 mm, a ground clearance of 150 mm, a seat height of 780 mm and a dry weight of 211 kg. The motorcycle can reach a top speed of 206 km/h according to reviews from Motorcycle.com and MC24.no.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Buell XB12XT Ulysses

Year: 2010
Engine: 45 degrees V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 1203 cc / 73 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 88.9 x 96.8 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Lubrication: Dry sump
Exhaust: Buell InterActive Exhaust
Induction: DDFI 3 Electronic Fuel Injection ECM
Starting: Electric
Battery: 12V, 12Ah
Max Power: 86.9 kW / 103 hp @ 6800 rpm
Max Torque: 114 Nm / 11.6 kgf-m / 84 ft-lbs @ 6500 rpm


Clutch: Wet, multi-plate, compensated
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Belt
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.68 / 2nd 1.89 / 3rd 1.407 / 4th 1.14 / 5th 1.000
Frame: Aluminium frame with Uniplanar c Powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame
Rake: 23.8 degrees
Trail: 122 mm / 4.8″
Front Suspension: Showa ~A43 mm inverted forks compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable
Front Wheel Travel: 124 mm / 4.9″
Rear Suspension: Showa coil-over monoshock, remote underseat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 124 mm / 4.9″
Front Brakes: ZTL type brake, 6 piston, fixed caliper, ~A375 mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor
Rear Brakes: Single ~A240 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper
Wheels: 6-Spoke, ZTL cast aluminium
Front Wheel: 3.50 x 17″
Rear Wheel: 5.50 x 17″
Front Tyre: 120/70 R17 Pirelli Angel
Rear Tyre: 180/55 R17 Pirelli Angel
Dimensions: Length: 2180 mm / 85.8″ Width: 1006 mm / 39.6″
Wheelbase: 1369 mm / 53.9″

Ground Clearance: 150 mm / 5.9″
Seat Height: 780 mm / 30.7″
Dry Weight: 211 kg / 465 lbs
GVWR: 431 kg / 950 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16.7 L / 4.4 US gal
Fuel Reserve: 3.1 L / 0.82 US gal
Oil Capacity: 2.37 L / 2.50 qts
Top Speed: 206 km/h / 127.9 mph
Reviews: Motorcycle.com / MC24.no

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