2008 Buell Firebolt® XB12R Reviews, Prices, and Specs

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2008 Buell Firebolt® XB12R

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2008 Sport

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2008 Buell Firebolt® XB12R Specifications

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Identification
Model Type	Sport
BASE MSRP(US)	$9,995.00
Dealers	Buell Dealers
Warranty	24
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Engine:
Engine Type	V Twin
Cylinders	2
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)	103 / 76.8
Horsepower RPM	6800
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)	84 / 114
Torque RPM	6000
Cooling	Air / Oil
Valves	4
Valves Per Cylinder	2
Valve Configuration	OHV - Pushrod
Bore (mm/in)	88.9 / 3.5
Stroke (mm/in)	96.8 / 3.81
Displacement (cc/ci)	1203 / 73.4
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Starter	Electric
Valve Adjustment	Self
Battery Amps	38
Battery Amp Hour	12
Fuel Requirements	Regular
Ram Air Induction	Yes
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy/City)	65 / 48
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Hwy/City)	3.6 / 4.9
Fuel Type	Gas
Fuel Injector	Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)	49
Carburetor	No
Carburetion Type	Fuel Injected
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Manual
Number Of Speeds	5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Belt
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)	Chain
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)	2.65 / 1.89 / 1.41 / 1.17 / 1
Reverse	No
Final Drive Ratio	2.41
Wheels & Tires:
Wheels Composition	Aluminum
Front Wheel Width (in)	3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)	5.5
Chromed	No
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 Tire (Full Spec)	Pirelli Diablo T 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	Pirelli Diablo T 180/55 ZR17
Brakes:
Brake Brand Name	ZTL™
Front Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)	14.8 / 375
Front Brake Rotor Width (in/mm)	0.2 / 5.1
Front Caliper Pistons	6
Rear Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)	9.5 / 240
Rear Caliper Pistons	1
Suspension:
Front Suspension Type	Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)	1.7 / 43
Front Travel (in/mm)	4.7 / 120
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load	Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping	Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut	No
Front Suspension Brand Name	Showa®
Rear Suspension Type	Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)	5 / 127
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load	Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping	Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers	1
Rear Suspension Brand Name	Showa®
Air Adjustable	No
Steering:
Steering Control	Handlebar
Technical Specifications:
Length (in/mm)	76.2 / 1935
Width (in/mm)	28.2 / 715
Height (in/mm)	43.3 / 1099.8
Wheelbase (in/mm)	52 / 1320
Rake (degrees)	21
Trail (in/mm)	3.3 / 83
Ground Clearance (in/mm)	4.4 / 110
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)	395 / 179
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)	391 / 177
GVWR (lbs/kgs)	850 / 386
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	3.8 / 14.5
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)	0.75 / 2.8
Redline RPM	7100
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)	3.05
Horsepower To Weight (hp)	0.26
Seats:
Seat Type	Two-Piece
Adjustable	No
Seat Material	Vinyl
Seat Location	Driver and Passenger
Folding	No
Seat Height (in/mm)	30.5 / 775
Number Of Seats	2
Backrest Logo Plate	No
Seat Tail Cover	Standard
Exterior:
Frame	Aluminum
Hand Grip Material	Rubber
Foot Peg Material	Steel
Foot Peg Location	Driver and Passenger
Chain Guard	No
Drive Shaft Guard	No
Fork Guards	Yes
Saddle Bag Guard	No
Belt Guard	Yes
Hand Guards	No
Brush Guard	No
Heel Guards	Yes
Light Guard	No
Choke Knob Cover	No
Drive Shaft Cover	No
Carburetor Cover	No
Front Fender	Standard
Top Crown	Standard
Stand Type	Kick
Spoiler	Standard
Handlebars	Standard
License Plate	Standard
Instrumentation:
Digital Instrumentation	Standard
Clock	Standard
Tachometer	Standard
Trip Odometer	Standard
Speedometer	Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type	Light
Service Reminder	Standard
Pricing:
Warranty (Condition)	Limited
Zero Price Schema	0
Identification:
Generic Type (Primary)	Sport
Manufacturer Country	USA
MIC Model Segment	ON-HWY Sport Bike Over 750cc
Mounts:
Windshield Mounts	Standard
Paint & Finish:
Metallic	No
Glass:
Rearview Mirrors	Standard
Windshield Lowers	No
Height Adjustable	No
Tinted	Yes
Height	Low
Storage:
Underseat Storage	Standard
Lockable Storage	Standard
Lights:
Headlight Mounts	Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)	Standard

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The more miles you put on it the more you LOVE it.

By KidKwiK(Owner), Nov. 6, 2008

When I decided to buy a new bike i wanted a ride that not everyone had. Everyone has Yamahas, Hondas, ect. I have also had these motorcycle sport bikes. Harleys are not my style. While searching around I found the Buell Firebolt XB12R. I thought about it for 2 months then bought it. It's the best bi... Read Full Review

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