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Model Type
Sport
Model Type
-
MSRP
$8,695
MSRP
-
Warranty
24
Warranty
-
Insurance
Insurance
-
Finance
Finance
-
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Manufacturer Country
USA
Manufacturer Country
USA
Parent Company
Buell
Parent Company
Buell
Display Name
Firebolt(R) XB9R
Display Name
Lightning® XB12S
Year
2005
Year
2005
Make
Buell
Make
Buell
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
92 / 68.6
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
-
Horsepower RPM
7500
Horsepower RPM
6800
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
70 / 95
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
-
Torque RPM
5500
Torque RPM
6000
Cooling
Air / Oil
Cooling
Air / Oil
Valves
4
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Bore (mm/in)
88.9 / 3.5
Bore (mm/in)
88.9 / 3.5
Stroke (mm/in)
79.38 / 3.13
Stroke (mm/in)
-
Displacement (cc/ci)
984 / 60
Displacement (cc/ci)
1203 / 73.4
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy/City)
65 / 50
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy/City)
65 / 48
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Hwy/City)
3.6 / 4.7
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Hwy/City)
3.6 / 4.9
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
45
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
49
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Engine
-
Engine
Standard
Carburetion
-
Carburetion
Standard
Speed Governor
-
Speed Governor
No
Horsepower (bhp)
-
Horsepower (bhp)
103
Torque (Nm)
-
Torque (Nm)
113.9
Stroke (in/mm)
-
Stroke (in/mm)
3.81 / 96.8
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
2.69 / 1.85 / 1.43 / 1.18 / 1
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
-
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.41
Final Drive Ratio
2.41
Transmission
-
Transmission
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
-
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Front Wheel Width (in)
-
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
-
Chromed
No
Chromed
-
Tire Brand
Dunlop(R)
Tire Brand
-
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Tire Speed Rating
Z
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
55
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Tire Speed Rating
Z
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop 120/70 ZR17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop 180/55 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
14.8 / 375
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
14.8 / 375
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10 / 240
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.5 / 240
Brakes
-
Brakes
Standard
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 120
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 120
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Suspension Brand Name
Showa(R)
Front Suspension Brand Name
Showa®
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5 / 127
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5 / 127
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Showa(R)
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Showa®
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
6.35
Length (ft)
-
Width (in/mm)
28.2 / 715
Width (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
52 / 1320
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.4 / 110
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/ft)
-
Length (ft/in)
4.2
Length (ft/in)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
385 / 175
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
400 / 181
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
-
GVWR (lbs/kgs)
850 / 386
GVWR (lbs/kgs)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.7 / 14
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.7 / 2.6
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.56
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
30.5 / 775
Seat Height (in/mm)
30.1 / 765
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Seat Tail Cover
Standard
Seat Tail Cover
-
Seat Specifications
-
Seat Specifications
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Aluminum
Frame
Aluminum
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Belt Guard
Yes
Belt Guard
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Top Crown
-
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Spoiler
Standard
Spoiler
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
License Plate
-
Construction
-
Construction
Standard
Foot Pegs
-
Foot Pegs
Standard
Exterior Guards
-
Exterior Guards
Standard
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Tank Guard
-
Tank Guard
Yes
Rear Fender
-
Rear Fender
Optional
Stand
-
Stand
Standard
Other Exterior
-
Other Exterior
Optional
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Warranty (Months)
24
Warranty (Months)
24
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
-
Price
-
Price
Standard
MSRP
-
MSRP
$10,495
Metallic
No
Metallic
-
Underseat Storage
Standard
Underseat Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
-
Tank Bag
-
Tank Bag
Optional
Storage Cover
-
Storage Cover
Optional
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
-
Type
-
Type
Halogen
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield Lowers
No
Windshield Lowers
-
Height Adjustable
No
Height Adjustable
-
Tinted
Yes
Tinted
-
Height
Low
Height
-
Dimensions
-
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
-
Weight
Standard
Capacities
-
Capacities
Standard
Performance
-
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
-
Length (in/mm)
76.2 / 1935
Width (in/mm)
-
Width (in/mm)
29.7 / 755
Height (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
42.3 / 1050
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
52 / 1320
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.4 / 111.6
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
395 / 179
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
-
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
390 / 177
GVWR (lbs)
-
GVWR (lbs)
850
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.7 / 14
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.7 / 2.6
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
3.05
Wheels
-
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
-
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
-
Chromed
No
Tires
-
Tires
Standard
Tire Brand
-
Tire Brand
Dunlop®
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Tire Speed Rating
Z
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
55
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Tire Speed Rating
Z
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Width (in)
-
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
-
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5.5
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop 180/55 ZR17
Paint
-
Paint
Standard
Metallic
-
Metallic
No
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