1999 Buell X1 Lightning

Buell X1 Lightning
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General motorcycle information

Model
Buell X1 Lightning
Year
1999
Category
Naked bike
Rating

Engine and transmission

Displacement
73.16 cubic inches (1199.0 ccm)
Engine type
V2, 4 stroke
Power
90.0 horsepowers (67.1 kiloWatts) at 6200 RPM
Torque
79.66 pound-foot/lbf-ft (108.00 Nm / 11.01 kgf-m) at 5600 RPM
Compression
10:1
Bore x stroke
5.42 x 5.91 inches (88.8 x 96.8 mm)
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Injection
Cooling system
Air
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Belt
Starter
Electric
Fuel consumption
5.60 litres/100 km, 17.9 km/l or 42.0 mpg
Top speed
216.0 kmh (134.2 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front suspension travel
7.26 inches (119.0 mm)
Rear suspension travel
7.63 inches (125.0 mm)
Front tyre
120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre
170/60-ZR17
Front brake
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
20.75 inches (340.0 mm)
Rear brake
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
14.64 inches (240.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
-
Wet weight
487.2 pounds (221.0 kg)
Seat height
50.0 inches (820 mm)
Wheelbase
86.0 inches (1410 mm)
Ground clearance
-
Fuel capacity
4.49 gallons (17.0 litres)
Oil capacity
-

Further motorcycle information

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