2009 Buell Firebolt XB 12R

BUELL FIREBOLT XB 12R HIGHLIGHTS



Price : $9,995.00

Body style : Sports Bike

Warranty : 24 months

Manufacturer Country : USA

Model Year : 2009

Displacement (cc) : 1203

Engine Type : V Twin

Horsepower(bhp) : 103

VEHICLE REVIEW



2009 Buell Firebolt XB12R

The original Buell sportfighter, the Buell Firebolt XB12R has evolved into one of the most versatile sportbikes on any road or track today. The Firebolt is known for the precise handling provided by a 52-inch wheelbase, 21-degree rake and 3.3-inch trail. Combining agility with the performance of an American-made Thunderstorm 45-degree, air-cooled 1203 cc V-Twin engine, the Firebolt delivers both character and performance. The blacked-out Thunderstorm engine produces 103 peak horsepower at 6800 rpm, and 84 ft. lbs. of peak torque at 6000 rpm, with 85 percent of peak torque available over 2500 rpm. The Buell InterActive Exhaust system utilizes a valve in the dual-chamber muffler that is controlled by the ECM and adjusts exhaust flow according to riding conditions to smooth torque delivery and optimize engine power.

The 2009 Firebolt has enhanced braking performance from the Buell ZTL2 front brake, a four-pad, eight-piston system also used on the 1125R and originally developed for the Buell XBRR race motorcycle. Three-zone Pirelli Diablo Corsa III tires are also now standard equipment on the Firebolt. Up front, the Firebolt features a fully adjustable Showa inverted fork, while the rear is equipped with an adjustable Showa shock. The Veyance Hibrex drive belt with Flexten Plus technology, based on the belt developed for the Buell 1125R, is strong and durable while weighing about four pounds less than a chain drive. The Firebolt comes with clip-on-style handlebars for optimal control, an aerodynamic quarter-fairing with dual projector-beam headlamps, and a covered trim passenger pillion. New colors include Midnight Black with Cherry Bomb translucent wheels and Arctic White with Hero Blue translucent wheels, with color-match translucid windscreen. For 2009 the Firebolt has blacked-out frame, powertrain and other components.

STANDARD FEATURES

New Blacked-out Buell Thunderstorm 1203 cc air/oil/fan-cooled four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin engine

103 peak hp , 6800 rpm (per SAE J607)

84 ft. lbs. peak torque , 6,000 rpm (per SAE J607)

Buell InterActive Exhaust

DDFI 3 Electronic Fuel Injection ECM

Eight-row oil cooler with Jiffy-tite fittings

New four-pad, eight-piston ZTL2 front braking system

New three-zone Pirelli Diablo Corsa III tires

New blacked-out frame, swingarm, triple clamps, outer fork tubes, lower castings, brake caliper, footpeg mounts and heel guards

Dry Weight: 395 pounds

Wheelbase: 52 inches

Fully adjustable 43 mm Showa upside-down fork

Fully adjustable Showa rear shock absorber

Veyance Hibrex drive belt with Flexten Plus technology

Cosmetic Frame Protectors

Perforated texture seat

Magnesium tone center chin

Pre-Wired for Available Heated Grips

Instrument Panel Graphics

New Midnight Black color with Cherry Bomb translucent wheels and Arctic White with Hero Blue

Translucent colors

Cherry Bomb translucid windscreen on Midnight Black model and Hero Blue translucid windscreen on Arctic White model



OVERVIEW SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE

Battery Amp Hour : 12

Battery Amps : 38

Bore (in) : 3.5

Bore (mm) : 88.9

Compression Ratio : 10.01

Cooling : Air / Oil

Cylinders : 2

Displacement (cc) : 1203

Displacement (ci) : 73.4

Engine Configuration : V Twin

Engine Type : 4-Stroke

Fuel Injector : Yes

Fuel Injector Size (mm) : 49

Fuel Requirements : Regular

Fuel System Type : Fuel Injected

Ram Air Induction : Yes

Starter : Electric

Stroke (in) : 3.81

Stroke (mm) : 96.8

Valve Adjustment : Self

Valve Configuration : OHV - Pushrod

Valves : 4

Valves Per Cylinder : 2

PERFORMANCE



Engine Displacement to Weight (cc) : 3.05

Horsepower (bhp) : 103

Horsepower (kW) : 76.8

Horsepower RPM : 6800

Horsepower To Weight (hp) : 0.26

Redline RPM : 7100

Torque (Ft Lbs) : 84

Torque (Nm) : 113.9

Torque RPM : 6500



TRANSMISSION



Final Drive Ratio : 2.41

Gear Ratio (1) : 2.65

Gear Ratio (2) : 1.89

Gear Ratio (3) : 1.41

Gear Ratio (4) : 1.17

Gear Ratio (5) : 1

Number Of Speeds : 5

Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission) : Chain

Primary Drive (Rear Wheel) : Belt

Reverse : No

Transmission Type : Manual



SUSPENSION & STEERING



Air Adjustable : No

Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load : Yes

Front Adjustable Rebound Damping : Yes

Front Central Suspension Strut : No

Front Fork Diameter (in) : 1.7

Front Fork Diameter (mm) : 43

Front Suspension Brand Name : Showa

Front Suspension Type : Inverted Fork

Front Travel (in) : 4.7

Front Travel (mm) : 120

Number Rear Shock Absorbers : 1

Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping : Yes

Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load : Yes

Rear Suspension Brand Name : Showa

Rear Suspension Type : Twin Sided Swing Arm

Rear Travel (in) : 5.1

Rear Travel (mm) : 129



WHEELS



Chromed : No

Front Wheel Diameter : 17

Front Wheel Width (in) : 3.5

Rear Wheel Diameter : 17

Rear Wheel Width (in) : 5.5

Wheels Composition : Aluminum



TIRES



Front Tire (Full Spec) : Corsa III 120/70 ZR17

Front Tire Aspect Ratio : 70

Front Tire Speed Rating : Z

Front Tire Width : 120

Rear Tire (Full Spec) : Corsa III 180/55 ZR17

Rear Tire Aspect Ratio : 55

Rear Tire Speed Rating : Z

Rear Tire Width : 180



BRAKES



Brake Brand Name : ZTL

Front Brake Diameter (in) : 14.8

Front Brake Diameter (mm) : 375

Front Brake Rotor Width (in) : 0.2

Front Brake Rotor Width (mm) : 5.1

Front Brake Type : Hydraulic Disc

Front Caliper Pistons : 8

Rear Brake Diameter (in) : 9.5

Rear Brake Diameter (mm) : 240

Rear Brake Type : Hydraulic Disc

Rear Caliper Pistons : 1



SEATS



Adjustable : No

Backrest Logo Plate : No

Number Of Seats : 2

Seat Height (in) : 30.5

Seat Height (mm) : 775

Seat Location : Driver and Passenger

Seat Material : Vinyl

Seat Specifications : Standard

Seat Tail Cover : Standard

Seat Type : Two-Piece



BODYWORK



Belt Guard : Yes

Brush Guard : No

Carburetor Cover : No

Chain Guard : No

Choke Knob Cover : No

Construction : Standard

Drive Shaft Cover : No

Drive Shaft Guard : No

Exterior Covers : Standard

Exterior Guards : Standard

Foot Peg Location : Driver and Passenger

Foot Peg Material : Steel

Fork Guards : Yes

Frame : Aluminum

Front Fender : Standard

Hand Grip Material : Rubber

Hand Grips : Standard

Hand Guards : No

Heel Guards : Yes

License Plate : Standard

Light Guard : No

Saddle Bag Guard : No

Spoiler : Standard

Stand : Standard

Stand Type : Kick



INSTRUMENTATION



Electronic speedometer, tachometer, odometer; dual tripmeter; high beam, neutral, oil, low fuel (plus, odometer shows miles traveled on reserve), turn signal and engine diagnostic indicator lamps; clock



ELECTRIC



Battery (per Battery Council International Rating):

Sealed lead acid, maintenance-free, 12V, 12-amp/hour, 200 cca

Charging 30-amp, permanent magnet, singlephase alternator with solid-state regulator (405W ,3000 rpm, 405W peak)

Starting 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shiftstarter motor engagement

Lights (as per country regulation):

Headlamps (twin projector beam [H3]) 55-watt low beam, 55-watt high beam Tail/Stop Lights 5W/21W

Turn Signal Lights 10W manual canceling



FUEL ECONOMY



CAN Liters Per Kilometer (City) : 4.9

CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Hwy) : 3.6

US Miles Per Gallon (City) : 48

US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy) : 65



FUEL CAPACITY



Fuel Capacity (gal) : 3.8

Fuel Capacity (l) : 14.5

Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal) : 0.75

Fuel Capacity Reserve (l) : 2.8



COLOURS



Midnight Black

Arctic White



DIMENSIONS



Capacities : Standard

Comment : Standard

Dimensions : Standard

Dry Weight (kg) : 179

Dry Weight (lbs) : 395

Ground Clearance (in) : 4.4

Ground Clearance (mm) : 110

GVWR (kgs) : 386

GVWR (lbs) : 850

Height (in) : 43.3

Height (mm) : 1099.8

Length (in) : 76.2

Length (mm) : 1935

Manufacturer Country : USA

Manufacturer Type : Sport

MIC Model Segment : ON-HWY Sport Bike Over 750cc

Payload Capacity (kgs) : 172

Payload Capacity (lbs) : 379

Previous Model Year Accessories : Yes

Product Type : Motorcycle / Scooter

Rake (degrees) : 21

Revision Status : Carryover

Service Reminder : Standard

Trail (in) : 3.3

Trail (mm) : 83

Weight : Standard

Wheelbase (in) : 52

Wheelbase (mm) : 1320

Width (in) : 28.1

Width (mm) : 715