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Model Type
Sport
Model Type
-
MSRP
$10,995
MSRP
-
Warranty
24
Warranty
-
Insurance
Insurance
-
Finance
Finance
-
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Generic Type (Primary)
Standard
Manufacturer Country
USA
Manufacturer Country
USA
Parent Company
Buell
Parent Company
Buell
Display Name
Firebolt(R) XB12R
Display Name
Lightning® XB9SX
Year
2004
Year
2010
Make
Buell
Make
Buell
Introduction Year
-
Introduction Year
2005
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp)
103
Horsepower (bhp)
92
Horsepower RPM
6800
Horsepower RPM
7500
Torque (Ft Lbs)
84
Torque (Ft Lbs)
-
Torque RPM
6000
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
Bore (mm/in)
89 / 3.5
Bore (mm/in)
88.9 / 3.5
Stroke (mm/in)
97 / 3.81
Stroke (mm/in)
-
Displacement (cc/ci)
1203 / 73
Displacement (cc/ci)
984 / 60
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
49
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
45
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Engine
-
Engine
Standard
Engine Brand Name
-
Engine Brand Name
Thunderstorm®
Fuel Requirements
-
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion
-
Carburetion
Standard
Speed Governor
-
Speed Governor
No
Torque (Nm)
-
Torque (Nm)
95
Stroke (in/mm)
-
Stroke (in/mm)
3.13 / 79.4
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
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
2.69 / 1.85 / 1.43 / 1.18 / 1
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
-
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.41
Final Drive Ratio
2.41
Transmission
-
Transmission
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
-
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Front Wheel Width (in)
-
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
-
Chromed
No
Chromed
-
Tire Brand
Dunlop(R)
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 Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop 120/70 ZR17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop 180/55 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
14.8 / 375
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
14.8 / 375
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10 / 240
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.5 / 240
Brakes
-
Brakes
Standard
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 42.9
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 120
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 120
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 Travel (in/mm)
5 / 127
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.1 / 129
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 Brand Name
-
Front Suspension Brand Name
Showa®
Front Central Suspension Strut
-
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
-
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Showa®
Rear Suspension Material
-
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Air Adjustable
-
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
6.35
Length (ft)
-
Width (in/mm)
28.2 / 715
Width (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
52 / 1320
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/ft)
-
Length (ft/in)
4.2
Length (ft/in)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
395 / 179
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
390 / 177
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
-
GVWR (lbs/kgs)
850 / 386
GVWR (lbs/kgs)
-
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)
3.05
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Height (in/mm)
30.5 / 775
Seat Height (in/mm)
30.1 / 765
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Seat Tail Cover
Standard
Seat Tail Cover
-
Folding
-
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
-
Seat Specifications
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Aluminum
Frame
Aluminum
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Chain Guard
Yes
Chain Guard
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Tank Guard
Yes
Tank Guard
Yes
Belt Guard
Yes
Belt Guard
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
Yes
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Top Crown
-
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Spoiler
Standard
Spoiler
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Construction
-
Construction
Standard
Foot Pegs
-
Foot Pegs
Standard
Exterior Guards
-
Exterior Guards
Standard
Brush Guard
-
Brush Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
-
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Exhaust Guard
-
Exhaust Guard
No
Heel Guards
-
Heel Guards
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Exterior Covers
-
Exterior Covers
Standard
Rear Fender
-
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
-
Stand
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
-
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
-
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Service Reminder
-
Service Reminder
Standard
Warranty (Months)
24
Warranty (Months)
-
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
-
Price
-
Price
Standard
MSRP
-
MSRP
$8,999
Warranty (Months/Condition)
-
Warranty (Months/Condition)
24 / Unlimited
Paint
Standard
Paint
-
Underseat Storage
Standard
Underseat Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
-
Tail Bag
-
Tail Bag
Optional
Tank Bag
-
Tank Bag
Optional
Storage Cover
-
Storage Cover
Optional
Map Holder
-
Map Holder
Optional
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
-
Type
-
Type
Halogen
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Tinted
Yes
Tinted
-
Height
Low
Height
-
Dimensions
-
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
-
Weight
Standard
Capacities
-
Capacities
Standard
Performance
-
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
-
Length (in/mm)
78.2 / 1986
Width (in/mm)
-
Width (in/mm)
32.7 / 831
Height (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
42.3 / 1075
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
52 / 1321
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.4 / 110
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
390 / 177
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
-
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
391 / 177
GVWR (lbs)
-
GVWR (lbs)
850
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.8 / 14.5
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.75 / 2.8
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.52
Wheels
-
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
-
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
-
Chromed
No
Tube / Tubeless
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tires
-
Tires
Standard
Tire Brand
-
Tire Brand
Pirelli®
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 Wheel Width (in)
-
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
-
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5.5
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Pirelli Scorpion Sync120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Pirelli Scorpion Sync180/55 ZR17
Heated Hand Grips
-
Heated Hand Grips
Optional
Paint
-
Paint
Standard
Metallic
-
Metallic
No
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