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Year
2008
Year
2009
Parent Company
Buell
Parent Company
Buell
Generic Type (Primary)
Standard
Generic Type (Primary)
Standard
Make
Buell
Make
Buell
Display Name
Lightning® XB12Ss
Display Name
Lightning(R) CITYX XB9SX
Manufacturer Country
USA
Manufacturer Country
USA
Introduction Year
2006
Introduction Year
2005
Model Type
-
Model Type
Standard
MSRP
-
MSRP
$8,995
Warranty
-
Warranty
24
Insurance
-
Insurance
Finance
-
Finance
Price
Standard
Price
-
MSRP
$10,495
MSRP
-
Warranty (Months/Condition)
24 / Unlimited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
24 / Unlimited
Battery Warranty (Months)
-
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Engine
Standard
Engine
-
Engine Brand Name
Thunderstorm®
Engine Brand Name
Thunderstorm(R)
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower RPM
6800
Horsepower RPM
7500
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 - Pushrod
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
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
No
Horsepower (bhp)
103
Horsepower (bhp)
-
Torque (Nm)
114
Torque (Nm)
-
Bore (mm/in)
88.9 / 3.5
Bore (mm/in)
88.9 / 3.5
Stroke (in/mm)
3.81 / 96.8
Stroke (in/mm)
-
Displacement (cc/ci)
1203 / 73.4
Displacement (cc/ci)
984 / 60
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy/City)
65 / 48
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy/City)
65 / 50
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Hwy/City)
3.6 / 4.9
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Hwy/City)
3.6 / 4.7
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
49
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
45
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
-
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
92 / 68.6
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
-
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
70 / 94.9
Stroke (mm/in)
-
Stroke (mm/in)
79.4 / 3.13
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
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
-
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Chain
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
-
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
2.65 / 1.89 / 1.41 / 1.17 / 1
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
-
Weight
Standard
Weight
-
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
-
Performance
Standard
Performance
-
Length (in/mm)
81.5 / 2070
Length (in/mm)
-
Width (in/mm)
29.7 / 755
Width (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
42.1 / 1069.3
Height (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
54 / 1372
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.7 / 118
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
400 / 181
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
381 / 173
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
-
GVWR (lbs)
850
GVWR (lbs)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.4 / 16.7
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.83 / 3.1
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
3.01
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
No
Chain Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
Yes
Heel Guards
Yes
Heel Guards
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Tank Guard
Yes
Tank Guard
Yes
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand
-
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Spoiler
Standard
Spoiler
Standard
Other Exterior
Optional
Other Exterior
-
Brush Guard
-
Brush Guard
No
Exhaust Guard
-
Exhaust Guard
No
Light Guard
-
Light Guard
Yes
Rear Fender
-
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
-
Top Crown
Standard
License Plate
-
License Plate
Standard
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Brand Name
Showa®
Front Suspension Brand Name
Showa(R)
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
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Showa®
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Showa(R)
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
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
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 120
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 120
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5 / 126
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.1 / 129
Steering Damper
-
Steering Damper
No
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
-
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
-
Chromed
No
Chromed
-
Tires
Standard
Tires
-
Tire Brand
Pirelli®
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)
Pirelli Diablo T120/70 ZR17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Pirelli Diablo T 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)
9.5 / 240
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Specifications
-
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
30.5 / 775
Seat Height (in/mm)
30.1 / 765
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
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
-
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Service Reminder
Standard
Service Reminder
Standard
Hard Side Cases
Optional
Hard Side Cases
-
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Side Storage Mount
-
Tail Bag
Optional
Tail Bag
-
Tank Bag
Optional
Tank Bag
-
Underseat Storage
Standard
Underseat Storage
Standard
Storage Cover
Optional
Storage Cover
-
Map Holder
Optional
Map Holder
-
Type
Halogen
Type
-
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight Mounts
-
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Light Type
-
Light Type
Halogen
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Optional
Windshield
-
Heated Hand Grips
Optional
Heated Hand Grips
-
Other Convenience
Optional
Other Convenience
-
Side Case Mount
Optional
Side Case Mount
-
Windshield Mounts
Optional
Windshield Mounts
-
Paint
Standard
Paint
-
Metallic
No
Metallic
-
Wheels Composition
-
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
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
Pirelli(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)
Pirelli Scorpion Sync120/70 ZR17 58W
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Pirelli Scorpion Sync180/55 ZR17 73W
Length (ft)
-
Length (ft)
6.35
Width (in/mm)
-
Width (in/mm)
29.7 / 755
Height (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
42.3 / 1075
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)
390 / 177
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
-
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
396 / 182
GVWR (lbs/kgs)
-
GVWR (lbs/kgs)
850 / 386
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
Metallic
-
Metallic
No
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