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Compare 2009 Buell Lightning® CITYX XB9SX to Others
| Identification: |
| Model Type |
Standard |
Touring |
| MSRP (US) |
$ 8995 |
$ 17999 |
| Warranty |
24 |
12 |
| Engine: |
| Compression Ratio |
10.0:1 |
9.4:1 |
| Cooling |
Air / Oil |
Air / Oil |
| Cylinders |
2 |
2 |
| Engine Stroke |
4-Stroke |
4-Stroke |
| Engine Type |
V Twin |
V Twin |
| Fuel Requirements |
Regular |
|
| Fuel Type |
Gas |
Gas |
| Starter |
Electric |
Electric |
| Valve Configuration |
OHV - Pushrod |
SOHC |
| Valves |
4 |
8 |
| Valves Per Cylinder |
2 |
4 |
| Transmission: |
| Number Of Speeds |
5 |
6 |
| Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission) |
Chain |
Gear |
| Primary Drive (Rear Wheel) |
Belt |
Belt |
| Transmission Type |
Manual |
Manual |
| Wheels & Tires: |
| Front Tire (Full Spec) |
Pirelli Scorpion Sync120/70 ZR17 58W |
130/70 R18 Dunlop Elite 3 |
| Rear Tire (Full Spec) |
Pirelli Scorpion Sync180/55 ZR17 73W |
180/60 R16 Dunlop Elite 3 |
| Brakes: |
| Front Brake Type |
Disc |
Dual Hydraulic Disc |
| Rear Brake Type |
Disc |
Hydraulic Disc |
| Technical Specifications: |
| Fuel Capacity (gal/l) |
3.8 / 14.5 |
5.8 / 22 |
| Wheelbase (in/mm) |
52 / 1320 |
65.7 / 1670 |