2008 Buell Lightning XB12Ss

General motorcycle information

Model

Buell Lightning XB12Ss

Year

2008

Engine and transmission

Displacement

73.40 cubic inches (1202.9 ccm)

Engine type

V2, 4 stroke

Power

103.0 horsepowers (76.8 kiloWatts) at 6800 RPM

Torque

84.01 pound-foot/lbf-ft (113.90 Nm / 11.61 kgf-m) at 6000 RPM

Compression

10:1

Bore x stroke

Valves per cylinder

Fuel system

Injection

Fuel control

Overhead Valves (OHV)

Cooling system

Oil and air

Gearbox

5-speed

Transmission type, final drive

Belt

Starter

Fuel consumption

Top speed

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Rake (fork angle)

23.5°

Front suspension travel

7.32 inches (119.9 mm)

Rear suspension travel

7.70 inches (126.2 mm)

Front tyre

120/70-ZR17

Rear tyre

180/55-ZR17

Front brake

Single disc

Front brakes diameter

22.88 inches (375.0 mm)

Rear brake

Single disc

Rear brakes diameter

14.64 inches (240.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight

400.0 pounds (181.4 kg)

Seat height

Wheelbase

83.7 inches (1371 mm)

Overall length

126.3 inches (2070 mm)

Overall width

46.0 inches (754 mm)

Ground clearance

7.2 inches (118 mm)

Fuel capacity

4.40 gallons (16.6 litres)

Oil capacity

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