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2009 Buell Lightning® CITYX XB9SX

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2009 Buell Lightning® CITYX XB9SX Specifications

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Identification
Model Type  Standard
BASE MSRP(US)  $8,995.00 Free Dealer Quote
Dealers Buell Dealers
Warranty  24
Insurance
Engine:  
Engine Brand Name  Thunderstorm®
Engine Type  V Twin
Cylinders  2
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)  92 / 68.6
Horsepower RPM  7500
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)  70 / 94.9
Torque RPM  5500
Cooling  Air / Oil
Valves  4
Valves Per Cylinder  2
Valve Configuration  OHV - Pushrod
Bore (mm/in)  88.9 / 3.5
Stroke (mm/in)  79.4 / 3.13
Displacement (cc/ci)  984 / 60
Compression Ratio  10.0:1
Starter  Electric
Valve Adjustment  Self
Battery Amp Hour  12
Fuel Requirements  Regular
Ram Air Induction  Yes
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy/City)  65 / 50
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Hwy/City)  3.6 / 4.7
Fuel Type  Gas
Alternator Amps  30
Fuel Injector  Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)  45
Carburetor  No
Carburetion Type  Fuel Injected
Speed Governor  No
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
Tube / Tubeless  Tubeless
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 Scorpion Sync120/70 ZR17 58W
Rear Tire (Full Spec)  Pirelli Scorpion Sync180/55 ZR17 73W
Brakes:  
Front Brake Type  Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)  14.8 / 375
Front Caliper Pistons  6
Rear Brake Type  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®
Steering Damper  No
Rear Suspension Type  Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)  5.1 / 129
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load  Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping  Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  1
Rear Suspension Brand Name  Showa®
Rear Suspension Material  Aluminum
Air Adjustable  No
Steering:  
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (ft)  6.35
Width (in/mm)  29.7 / 755
Height (in/mm)  42.3 / 1075
Wheelbase (in/mm)  52 / 1320
Rake (degrees)  21
Trail (in/mm)  3.3 / 83
Ground Clearance (in/mm)  4.4 / 110
Length (ft/ft)  6
Length (ft/in)  4
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  390 / 177
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)  396 / 182
GVWR (lbs/kgs)  850 / 386
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  3.8 / 14.5
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)  0.75 / 2.8
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  2.52
Horsepower To Weight (hp)  0.24
Seats:  
Seat Type  One-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver and Passenger
Folding  No
Seat Height (in/mm)  30.1 / 765
Number Of Seats  2
Backrest Logo Plate  No
Grab Rail or Strap  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
Engine Case Guard  Yes
Fork Guards  Yes
Saddle Bag Guard  No
Tank Guard  Yes
Belt Guard  Yes
Hand Guards  Yes
Brush Guard  No
Heel Guards  Yes
Exhaust Guard  No
Light Guard  Yes
Air Cleaner Cover  Yes
Choke Knob Cover  No
Drive Shaft Cover  No
Tire Valve Cap  Yes
Valve Stems  Yes
Carburetor Cover  No
Front Fender  Standard
Rear 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)  Unlimited
Zero Price Schema  0
NADA Value Average  5910
NADA Value Low  5300
NADA Value High  7040
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Standard
Manufacturer Country  USA
Introduction Year  2005
MIC Model Segment  ON-HWY Sport Bike Over 750cc
NADATrimID  32938
CRS -> NADA Map  6200024086
Paint & Finish:  
Metallic  No
Storage:  
Underseat Storage  Standard
Lights:  
Headlight Mounts  Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Glass:  
Rearview Mirrors  Standard

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Goodlooking naked Bike
By Dennis(Owner), Dec. 4, 2008
good on the hi-way, great on city driving, very eye catching on the looks, and best of all fuel efficiency on this 984cc (powerful engine it can actually take of on the 3rd gear) Read Full Review

 

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