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Year
2004
Year
2005
Parent Company
Buell
Parent Company
Buell
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Make
Buell
Make
Buell
Display Name
Lightning® Low XB9S
Display Name
Firebolt(R) XB9R
Manufacturer Country
USA
Manufacturer Country
USA
Model Type
-
Model Type
Sport
MSRP
-
MSRP
$8,695
Warranty
-
Warranty
24
Insurance
-
Insurance
Finance
-
Finance
Price
Standard
Price
-
MSRP
$9,195
MSRP
-
Warranty (Months)
24
Warranty (Months)
24
Battery Warranty (Months)
-
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Engine
Standard
Engine
-
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower RPM
7500
Horsepower RPM
7500
Torque RPM
5500
Torque RPM
5500
Cooling
Air / Oil
Cooling
Air / Oil
Valves
4
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
OHV
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion
-
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Speed Governor
No
Speed Governor
-
Horsepower (bhp)
92
Horsepower (bhp)
-
Torque ()
Torque ()
-
Bore (mm/in)
89 / 3.5
Bore (mm/in)
88.9 / 3.5
Stroke (in/mm)
3.13 / 79
Stroke (in/mm)
-
Displacement (cc/ci)
984 / 60
Displacement (cc/ci)
984 / 60
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
45
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
45
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
-
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
92 / 68.6
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
-
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
70 / 95
Stroke (mm/in)
-
Stroke (mm/in)
79.38 / 3.13
Fuel Requirements
-
Fuel Requirements
Regular
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy/City)
-
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy/City)
65 / 50
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Hwy/City)
-
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Hwy/City)
3.6 / 4.7
Fuel Type
-
Fuel Type
Gas
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
-
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
5
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.41
Final Drive Ratio
2.41
Heel Toe Shifter
Standard
Heel Toe Shifter
-
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
-
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
2.69 / 1.85 / 1.43 / 1.18 / 1
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
-
Weight
Standard
Weight
-
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
-
Performance
Standard
Performance
-
Length (in/mm)
75.7 / 1923
Length (in/mm)
-
Width (in/mm)
29.7 / 755
Width (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
41.3 / 1050
Height (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
52 / 1320
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
385 / 175
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
400 / 181
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
-
GVWR (lbs)
850
GVWR (lbs)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.7 / 14
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.7 / 2.6
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.56
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Construction
Standard
Construction
-
Frame
Aluminum
Frame
Aluminum
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
-
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Guards
-
Belt Guard
Yes
Belt Guard
Yes
Chain Guard
Yes
Chain Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Tank Guard
Yes
Tank Guard
-
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
-
Stand
Standard
Stand
-
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Spoiler
Optional
Spoiler
Standard
Other Exterior
Optional
Other Exterior
-
Engine Case Guard
-
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
-
Fork Guards
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Top Crown
-
Top Crown
Standard
License Plate
-
License Plate
Standard
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Travel (in/mm)
2.9 / 74
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 120
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5 / 127
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5 / 127
Front Central Suspension Strut
-
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Suspension Brand Name
-
Front Suspension Brand Name
Showa(R)
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Showa(R)
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
-
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
-
Chromed
No
Chromed
-
Tires
Standard
Tires
-
Tire Brand
Dunlop®
Tire Brand
-
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Tire Speed Rating
Z
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
55
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Tire Speed Rating
Z
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Front Wheel Width (in)
-
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop 120/70 ZR17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop 180/55 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
14.8 / 375
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
14.8 / 375
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.5 / 240
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10 / 240
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Specifications
-
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
28.6 / 726
Seat Height (in/mm)
30.5 / 775
Folding
-
Folding
No
Seat Tail Cover
-
Seat Tail Cover
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
-
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Tank Bag
Optional
Tank Bag
-
Storage Cover
Optional
Storage Cover
-
Underseat Storage
-
Underseat Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
Type
Halogen
Type
-
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
-
Light Type
Halogen
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield Lowers
-
Windshield Lowers
No
Height Adjustable
-
Height Adjustable
No
Tinted
-
Tinted
Yes
Height
-
Height
Low
Paint
Standard
Paint
-
Wheels Composition
-
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Front Wheel Width (in)
-
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
-
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5.5
Chromed
-
Chromed
No
Tire Brand
-
Tire Brand
Dunlop(R)
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Tire Speed Rating
Z
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
55
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Tire Speed Rating
Z
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop 180/55 ZR17
Length (ft)
-
Length (ft)
6.35
Width (in/mm)
-
Width (in/mm)
28.2 / 715
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
52 / 1320
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.4 / 110
Length (ft/ft)
-
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/in)
-
Length (ft/in)
4.2
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
385 / 175
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
-
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
400 / 181
GVWR (lbs/kgs)
-
GVWR (lbs/kgs)
850 / 386
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.7 / 14
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.7 / 2.6
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.56
Metallic
-
Metallic
No
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