2005 Buell Lightning® CityX XB9SX

2005 Buell Lightning® CityX XB9SX pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Year
2005
Parent Company
Buell
Dealers
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Make
Buell
Display Name
Lightning® CityX XB9SX
Manufacturer Country
USA
Introduction Year
2005
Price
Standard
MSRP
$8,695
Warranty (Months)
24
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower RPM
7500
Torque RPM
5500
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
Speed Governor
No
Horsepower (bhp)
92
Torque (Nm)
95
Bore (mm/in)
88.9 / 3.5
Stroke (in/mm)
3.13 / 79.4
Displacement (cc/ci)
984 / 60
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy/City)
65 / 50
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Hwy/City)
3.6 / 4.7
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
45
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)
76.2 / 1935
Width (in/mm)
32.3 / 820
Height (in/mm)
42.3 / 1075
Wheelbase (in/mm)
52 / 1320
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.4 / 111
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
385 / 175
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
400 / 181
GVWR (lbs)
850
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.7 / 14
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.7 / 2.6
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.56
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
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
Yes
Light Guard
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Tank Guard
Yes
Exterior Covers
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Optional
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 Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 120
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5 / 127
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
No
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)
120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
180/55 ZR17
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
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
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
30.6 / 777
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Tail Bag
Optional
Tank Bag
Optional
Storage Cover
Optional
Type
Halogen
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Paint
Standard
Metallic
No
User Reviews
1 review
  • Wonderful middleweight sporting twin
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 15, 2008

    25k miles on the bike as of Sept 08, and I still love it. Only maintenance issues besides fluids and tires:

    1) 21k miles. Broken exhaust stud (hanger bolt worked loose and I did not notice in time, so the unsupported header broke a stud).

    2) 1k miles. I misrouted ...

    3) Exhaust can needs a fresh coat of black BBQ paint every season if the rusty look bugs you.

    4) Powder coat on rims chips pretty easily.

    5) Splashing gas on the airbox will "frost" it, polishes out fine with Novus but is time consuming.

    The bike sees daily commuting, has done 300+ mile days touring, gets ridden in all sorts of conditions, and has done two track days (fast novice, just beginning to get a knee down).

    It was dyno'd at 78 HP, a nice balanced bike that you can ride fast through the curves without being worried about the motor.

    Still on original belt, and am thrilled to not be lubing chains and adjusting valves.

    43 MPG if I flog the daylights out of it, 45 MPG if I baby it.

    (complimentary Buell labelled track photo credit Fonzie, purchased Deals Gap moving photo credit Dee Photo)

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