2009 Buell Lightning CITYX XB 9SX

BUELL LIGHTNING CITYX XB 9SX HIGHLIGHTS

Price : $8,995.00
Body style : Sporty Naked Bike
Warranty : 24 months
Manufacturer Country : USA
Model Year : 2009
Displacement (cc) : 984
Engine Type : V Twin
Horsepower(bhp) : 92

VEHICLE REVIEW

2009 Buell Lightning XB9SX

A Streetfighter for the middle-weight class, the CityX was designed especially for the urban environment. The quick-revving nature and broad power band of the Buell Thunderstorm 984 V-Twin engine lets the CityX pull briskly away from traffic and acceleration past pesky cabs, while an upright rider position, wide Supermoto-style handlebars and intuitive handling help the CityX scat around potholes and dodge through back alleys. A new saddle shape for 2009 drops the seat height by 1.3 inches to 30.1 inches. Hand deflectors, dual headlight grilles, and frame pucks fend off minor cosmetic damage. Pirelli Scorpion Sync tires grip all road surfaces and add aggressive style. Available with Cherry Bomb Translucid or Hero Blue Translucid bodywork.
Buell Lightning CityX XB9SX (All new features )

Buell Thunderstorm 984cc air/oil/fan-cooled, four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin engine

92 peak hp , 7500 rpm (per SAE J607)

70 ft. lbs. peak torque , 5500 rpm (per SAE J607)

DDFI 3 Electronic Fuel Injection ECM

Eight-row oil cooler with Jiffy-tite fittings

New stronger Veyance Hibrex drive belt with Flexten Plus technology

Fully adjustable 43 mm Showa inverted fork

Fully adjustable Showa rear shock absorber

Buell ZTL front brake

Dry Weight: 390 pounds

Wheelbase: 52 inches

New Seat height 30.1 inches

Pirelli Scorpion Sync tires

New black engine, frame, swingarm, powertrain and forks

Translucid bodywork with X-Guard on airbox cover

Supermoto-style crossbar handlebars with deflectors

Headlight grille

Cosmetic frame pucks

Pre-Wired for Accessory Heated Grip

OVERVIEW SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE

Alternator Amps : 30
Battery Amp Hour : 12
Bore (in) : 3.5
Bore (mm) : 88.9
Compression Ratio : 10.01
Cooling : Air / Oil
Cylinders : 2
Displacement (cc) : 984
Displacement (ci) : 60
Engine Brand Name : Thunderstorm
Engine Configuration : V Twin
Engine Type : 4-Stroke
Fuel Injector : Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm) : 45
Fuel Requirements : Regular
Fuel System Type : Fuel Injected
Ram Air Induction : Yes
Speed Governor : No
Starter : Electric
Stroke (in) : 3.13
Stroke (mm) : 79.4
Valve Adjustment : Self
Valve Configuration : OHV - Pushrod
Valves : 4
Valves Per Cylinder : 2

PERFORMANCE

Engine Displacement to Weight (cc) : 2.52
Horsepower (bhp) : 92
Horsepower (kW) : 68.6
Horsepower RPM : 7500
Horsepower To Weight (hp) : 0.24
Torque (Ft Lbs) : 70
Torque (Nm) : 94.9
Torque RPM : 5500

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 Swingarm Material : Aluminum
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) : Pirelli Scorpion Sync120/70 ZR17 58W
Front Tire Aspect Ratio : 70
Front Tire Speed Rating : Z
Front Tire Width : 120
Rear Tire (Full Spec) : Pirelli Scorpion Sync180/55 ZR17 73W
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio : 55
Rear Tire Speed Rating : Z
Rear Tire Width : 180
Tire Brand : Pirelli

BRAKES

Front Brake Diameter (in) : 14.8
Front Brake Diameter (mm) : 375
Front Brake Type : Disc
Front Caliper Pistons : 6
Rear Brake Diameter (in) : 9.5
Rear Brake Diameter (mm) : 240
Rear Brake Type : Disc
Rear Caliper Pistons : 1

SEATS

Adjustable : No
Backrest Logo Plate : No
Grab Rail or Strap : Standard
Number Of Seats : 2
Seat Height (in) : 30.1
Seat Height (mm) : 765
Seat Location : Driver and Passenger
Seat Material : Vinyl
Seat Specifications : Standard
Seat Type : One-Piece

BODYWORK

Air Cleaner Cover : Yes
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
Engine Case Guard : Yes
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 : Yes
Heel Guards : Yes
License Plate : Standard
Light Guard : Yes
Saddle Bag Guard : No
Spoiler : Standard
Stand Type : Kick
Tank Guard : Yes

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

FUEL CAPACITY

Fuel Capacity (gal) : 3.8
Fuel Capacity (l) : 14.5
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal) : 0.75
Fuel Capacity Reserve (l) : 2.8

ELECTRIC

Battery (per Battery Council International Rating):
Sealed lead acid, maintenance-free, 12V, 12-amp/hour, 200 cca
Charging 30-amp, permanent magnet, single phase alternator with solid-state regulator (405W ,3000 rpm, 405W peak)
Starting 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation):
Headlamps (twin quartz halogen [H7]) 55-watt low beam, 55-watt high beam Tail/Stop Lights 5W/21W
Turn Signal Lights 10W manual canceling
License Plate Light 5W

COLOURS

Hero Blue Translucid

Cherry Bomb Translucid

DIMENSIONS

Capacities : Standard
Comment : Standard
Dimensions : Standard
Dry Weight (kg) : 177
Dry Weight (lbs) : 390
Ground Clearance (in) : 4.4
Ground Clearance (mm) : 110
GVWR (kgs) : 386
GVWR (lbs) : 850
Height (in) : 42.3
Height (mm) : 1075
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) : 182
Payload Capacity (lbs) : 396
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) : 29.7
Width (mm) : 755