2008 Buell Ulysses® XB12XT

2008 Buell Ulysses® XB12XT pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Year
2008
Parent Company
Buell
Dealers
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Make
Buell
Display Name
Ulysses® XB12XT
Manufacturer Country
USA
Introduction Year
2006
Price
Standard
MSRP
$12,995
Warranty (Months/Condition)
24 / Limited
Engine
Standard
Engine Brand Name
Thunderstorm®
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower RPM
6800
Torque RPM
6000
Cooling
Air / Oil
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion
Standard
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Horsepower (bhp)
103
Torque (Nm)
114
Bore (mm/in)
88.9 / 3.5
Stroke (in/mm)
3.81 / 96.8
Displacement (cc/ci)
1203 / 73.4
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy/City)
59 / 47
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Hwy/City)
4 / 5
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
49
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.41
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
91.3 / 2320
Width (in/mm)
39.6 / 1005
Wheelbase (in/mm)
53.9 / 1370
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.9 / 151
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
465 / 211
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
414 / 188
GVWR (lbs)
950
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.4 / 16.7
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.83 / 3.1
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.59
Construction
Standard
Frame
Aluminum
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
Yes
Brush Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Chassis Protectors
Yes
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
Yes
Light Guard
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Tank Guard
Yes
Exterior Covers
Standard
Radiator Cover
No
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Spoiler
Standard
Other Exterior
Optional
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Brand Name
Showa®
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Showa®
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.9 / 125
Rear Travel (in/mm)
4.9 / 125
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
No
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tires
Standard
Tire Brand
Pirelli®
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Speed Rating
Z
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
55
Rear Tire Speed Rating
Z
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5.5
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Pirelli® Diablo Strada 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Pirelli® Diablo Strada 180/55 ZR17
Brakes
Standard
Brake Brand Name
ZTL™
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
14.8 / 375
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.5 / 240
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Seat Backrest
Standard
Backrest Location
Passenger
Backrest Type
Fixed
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
30.7 / 780
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
Optional
Navigation System
Optional
GPS
Optional
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Service Reminder
Standard
Hard Side Cases
Standard
Location
Left and Right Side
Side Case Material
Vinyl
Number Of Side Cases
2
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Tail Bag
Optional
Tank Bag
Optional
Underseat Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Rear Rack
Standard
Rear Rack Storage
Standard
Rear Rack Storage Material
Hard Vinyl
Rear Rack Storage Trim
Plain
Storage Cover
Optional
Map Holder
Optional
Type
Halogen
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Tinted
No
Height
High
Height Adjustable
No
Windshield Lowers
No
Heated Hand Grips
Standard
Heated Hand Grip Location
Driver
Adjustable
Yes
Power Outlet
Standard
Other Convenience
Optional
Side Case Mount
Standard
Tool Bag Mount
Optional
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Paint
Standard
Metallic
No
User Reviews
1 review
  • I Love Mine!
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 26, 2008

    This bike is equally at home strafing curves through the Green Mountain National Forest, cruising the slab or commuting to work. It makes good torque and reasonable horsepower. It's smooth at any RPM above an idle, and delivers very good gas mileage.

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