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Year
2008
Year
2008
Parent Company
Buell
Parent Company
KTM
Generic Type (Primary)
Standard
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Make
Buell
Make
KTM
Display Name
Lightning® XB12Scg
Display Name
SMC 690
Manufacturer Country
USA
Manufacturer Country
Austria
Introduction Year
2005
Introduction Year
2004
Price
Standard
Price
Standard
MSRP
$10,495
MSRP
$8,998
Warranty (Months/Condition)
24 / Unlimited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
6 / Limited
Engine
Standard
Engine
Standard
Engine Brand Name
Thunderstorm®
Engine Brand Name
-
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower RPM
6800
Horsepower RPM
7500
Torque RPM
6000
Torque RPM
6000
Cooling
Air / Oil
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
4
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Valve Configuration
OHV
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Compression Ratio
11.8:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion
Standard
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Speed Governor
No
Speed Governor
-
Horsepower (bhp)
103
Horsepower (bhp)
62.4
Torque (Nm)
114
Torque (Nm)
64
Bore (mm/in)
88.9 / 3.5
Bore (mm/in)
102 / 4.02
Stroke (in/mm)
3.81 / 96.8
Stroke (in/mm)
3.15 / 80
Displacement (cc/ci)
1203 / 73.4
Displacement (cc/ci)
654 / 39.9
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy/City)
65 / 48
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy/City)
-
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Hwy/City)
3.6 / 4.9
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Hwy/City)
-
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
49
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Carburetion Brand
-
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Number Of Carburetors
-
Number Of Carburetors
1
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
6
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.41
Final Drive Ratio
-
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
75.7 / 1923
Length (in/mm)
-
Width (in/mm)
29.7 / 755
Width (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
41.3 / 1049
Height (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
51.8 / 1320
Wheelbase (in/mm)
58.3 / 1480
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
3.6 / 90
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
11.4 / 290
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
395 / 179
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
304.4 / 139.5
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
391 / 177
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
-
GVWR (lbs)
850
GVWR (lbs)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.8 / 14.5
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.2 / 12
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.75 / 2.8
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.7 / 2.5
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
3.05
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.14
Construction
Standard
Construction
Standard
Frame
Aluminum
Frame
Chromium Molybdenum
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
Yes
Belt Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
Yes
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Engine Case Guard
-
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
Yes
Heel Guards
Yes
Heel Guards
-
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Tank Guard
Yes
Tank Guard
-
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Spoiler
Standard
Spoiler
-
Other Exterior
Optional
Other Exterior
-
Body Material
-
Body Material
Plastic
Brush Guard
-
Brush Guard
No
Exhaust Guard
-
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Light Guard
-
Light Guard
No
Rear Fender
-
Rear Fender
Standard
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Brand Name
Showa®
Front Suspension Brand Name
-
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
-
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Showa®
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
-
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.9 / 48
Front Travel (in/mm)
3.1 / 79
Front Travel (in/mm)
10.8 / 275
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5 / 128
Rear Travel (in/mm)
10.4 / 265
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
No
Chromed
No
Tires
Standard
Tires
Standard
Tire Brand
Pirelli®
Tire Brand
-
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Speed Rating
Z
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Width
160
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
55
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
60
Rear Tire Speed Rating
Z
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Pirelli Diablo T 120/70 ZR17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 R17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Pirelli Diablo T180/55 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
160/60 R17
Tube / Tubeless
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
14.8 / 375
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.5 / 240
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.5 / 240
Brake Brand Name
-
Brake Brand Name
Brembo®
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Backrest Logo Plate
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
28.6 / 726
Seat Height (in/mm)
35.4 / 900
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
-
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
Optional
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
-
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
-
Service Reminder
Standard
Service Reminder
-
Lap Timer
-
Lap Timer
Optional
Hard Side Cases
Optional
Hard Side Cases
-
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Side Storage Mount
-
Tail Bag
Optional
Tail Bag
-
Tank Bag
Optional
Tank Bag
-
Underseat Storage
Standard
Underseat Storage
-
Storage Cover
Optional
Storage Cover
-
Map Holder
Optional
Map Holder
-
Type
Halogen
Type
Halogen
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Optional
Windshield
-
Heated Hand Grips
Optional
Heated Hand Grips
-
Other Convenience
Optional
Other Convenience
-
Side Case Mount
Optional
Side Case Mount
-
Windshield Mounts
Optional
Windshield Mounts
-
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Metallic
No
Metallic
No
Decal Kit
-
Decal Kit
Standard
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