2009 Buell Lightning XB12Ss

BUELL LIGHTNING XB12Ss HIGHLIGHTS

Price : $ 9,995.00
Body style : Sporty Naked Bike
Warranty : 24 months
Manufacturer Country : USA
Model Year : 2009
Displacement (cc) : 1203
Engine Type : V-Twin
Horsepower(bhp) : 103

VEHICLE REVIEW

2009 Buell Lightning XB12Ss
The Lightning Long XB12Ss offers an expanded cockpit for the rider, a larger passenger position and 4.4-gallon fuel-in-frame capacity for extended range. For 2009, the suspension is upgraded to offer the supermoto-like handling previously found on the Lightning Super TT, with front and rear travel extended to 5.6 inches. A new, sculpted Streetfighter saddle maintains seat height at 30.6 inches and covers a handy storage compartment. The new Buell ZTL2 eight-piston front caliper enhances braking performance. A fuel-injected Buell Thunderstorm 1203 V-Twin engine with Buell InterActive Exhaust pounds out the power. The Lightning Long is available with Midnight Black, Cherry Bomb Translucid, or Hero Blue Translucid bodywork.
2009 Buell Lightning XB12Ss ( All New Features )
Buell Thunderstorm 1203cc air/oil/fan-cooled four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin engine
103 peak hp 6800 rpm (per SAE J607)
84 ft. lbs. peak torque 6000 rpm (per SAE J607)
Buell InterActive Exhaust
DDFI 3 Electronic Fuel Injection ECM
Eight-row oil cooler with Jiffy-tite fittings
New stronger Veyance Hibrex drive belt with Flexten Plus technology
New fully adjustable 43 mm Showa inverted fork with 5.63-inches of travel (was 4.72 inches in 2008)
New fully adjustable Showa rear shock absorber with 5.63 inches of travel (was 4.97 inches in 2008)
New Buell ZTL2 front brake with eight-piston caliper
Dry Weight: 400 pounds
Wheelbase: 53.7 inches
Seat height: 30.6 inches
Fuel in frame 4.4-gallon capacity
Cosmetic Frame Protectors
Pre-Wired for Accessory Heated Grips
Pirelli Diablo T tires
New black engine, frame, swingarm, power train and forks

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) : 1203
Displacement (ci) : 73.4
Engine Brand Name : Thunderstorm
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
Speed Governor : No
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) : 3.01
Horsepower (bhp) : 103
Horsepower (kW) : 76.9
Horsepower RPM : 6800
Horsepower To Weight (hp) : 0.26
Torque (Ft Lbs) : 84
Torque (Nm) : 113.9
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
Rear Travel (mm) : 126

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 Diablo T120/70 ZR17 58W
Front Tire Aspect Ratio : 70
Front Tire Speed Rating : Z
Front Tire Width : 120
Rear Tire (Full Spec) : Pirelli Diablo T 180/55 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 : 8
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) : 30.6
Seat Height (mm) : 776
Seat Location : Driver and Passenger
Seat Material : Vinyl
Seat Specifications : Standard
Seat Type : One-Piece

BODYWORK

Belt Guard : Yes
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 : No
Heel Guards : Yes
License Plate : Standard
Saddle Bag Guard : No
Spoiler : Standard
Stand : Standard
Stand Type : Kick
Tank Guard : Yes

INSTRUMENTATIONS

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 shift starter motor engagement

Lights (as per country regulation):

Headlamps (twin quartz halogen [H7])55-watt low beam,55-watt high beam

Tail/Stop Lights5W/21W

Turn Signal Lights10W manual canceling

License Plate Light5W

FUEL CAPACITY

Fuel capacity (gal) : 4.4

Fuel Capacity (l) : 16.7

Fuel Capacity reserve (gal) : 0.83

Fyel Capacity reserve (l) : 3.1

COLOURS

Cherry Bomb Translucid

Hero Blue Translucid

Midnight Black

DIMENSIONS

Capacities : Standard
Comment : Standard
Dimensions : Standard
Dry Weight (kg) : 181
Dry Weight (lbs) : 400
Ground Clearance (in) : 5.5
Ground Clearance (mm) : 140
GVWR (kgs) : 386
GVWR (lbs) : 850
Height (in) : 42.1
Height (mm) : 1069.3
Length (in)V : 81.9
Length (mm) : 2080
Major Revision Year : 2009
Manufacturer Country : USA
Manufacturer Type : Sport
MIC Model Segment : ON-HWY Sport Bike Over 750cc
Payload Capacity (kgs) : 169
Payload Capacity (lbs) : 373
Previous Model Year Accessories : Yes
Product Type : Motorcycle / Scooter
Rake (degrees) : 23.1
Revision Status : Upgraded
Service Reminder : Standard
Trail (in) : 4.7
Trail (mm) : 119
Weight : Standard
Wheelbase (in) : 53.7
Wheelbase (mm) : 1364
Width (in) : 29.7
Width (mm) : 755