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Model Type
Standard
Model Type
Scooter
MSRP
$8,995
MSRP
$1,798
Warranty
24
Warranty
24
Insurance
Insurance
Finance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Standard
Generic Type (Primary)
Scooter
Manufacturer Country
USA
Manufacturer Country
Taiwan
Introduction Year
2005
Introduction Year
-
Parent Company
Buell
Parent Company
SYM
Display Name
Lightning(R) CITYX XB9SX
Display Name
SYMply 50
Year
2009
Year
2009
Make
Buell
Make
SYM
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
-
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Engine Brand Name
Thunderstorm(R)
Engine Brand Name
-
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
92 / 68.6
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
3.16 / 2.4
Horsepower RPM
7500
Horsepower RPM
8500
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
70 / 94.9
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
2.14 / 2.9
Torque RPM
5500
Torque RPM
6500
Cooling
Air / Oil
Cooling
Air
Valves
4
Valves
2
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Bore (mm/in)
88.9 / 3.5
Bore (mm/in)
-
Stroke (mm/in)
79.4 / 3.13
Stroke (mm/in)
-
Displacement (cc/ci)
984 / 60
Displacement (cc/ci)
49.5 / 3
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Compression Ratio
-
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric / Kick
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy/City)
65 / 50
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy/City)
-
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Hwy/City)
3.6 / 4.7
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Hwy/City)
-
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
No
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
45
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Speed Governor
No
Speed Governor
No
Number Of Carburetors
-
Number Of Carburetors
1
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable (CVT)
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
-
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Chain
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Belt
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
2.65 / 1.89 / 1.41 / 1.17 / 1
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
-
Reverse
No
Reverse
-
Final Drive Ratio
2.41
Final Drive Ratio
-
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Front Wheel Width (in)
-
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
-
Chromed
No
Chromed
No
Tire Brand
Pirelli(R)
Tire Brand
-
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Speed Rating
Z
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Diameter
12
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Width
130
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
55
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Tire Speed Rating
Z
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Wheel Diameter
12
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Pirelli Scorpion Sync120/70 ZR17 58W
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120 / 70 - 12
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Pirelli Scorpion Sync180/55 ZR17 73W
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
130 / 70 - 12
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
14.8 / 375
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
7.1 / 180
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.5 / 240
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
4.3 / 110
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
-
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 120
Front Travel (in/mm)
-
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Suspension Brand Name
Showa(R)
Front Suspension Brand Name
-
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.1 / 129
Rear Travel (in/mm)
-
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Showa(R)
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Suspension Material
-
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
6.35
Length (ft)
6.25
Width (in/mm)
29.7 / 755
Width (in/mm)
26 / 660
Height (in/mm)
42.3 / 1075
Height (in/mm)
44 / 1117.6
Wheelbase (in/mm)
52 / 1320
Wheelbase (in/mm)
52.2 / 1325
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.4 / 110
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/in)
4.2
Length (ft/in)
3
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
390 / 177
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
240.3 / 109
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
396 / 182
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
242.5 / 110
GVWR (lbs/kgs)
850 / 386
GVWR (lbs/kgs)
482.8 / 219
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.8 / 14.5
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
1.45 / 5.5
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.75 / 2.8
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.52
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
0.21
Seat Type
One-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
Folding
No
Folding
Yes
Seat Height (in/mm)
30.1 / 765
Seat Height (in/mm)
32 / 812.8
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Backrest Logo Plate
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Aluminum
Frame
Steel
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
-
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Engine Case Guard
-
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Tank Guard
Yes
Tank Guard
No
Belt Guard
Yes
Belt Guard
Yes
Hand Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Heel Guards
Yes
Heel Guards
-
Exhaust Guard
No
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Light Guard
Yes
Light Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
-
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Top Crown
-
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Center
Spoiler
Standard
Spoiler
-
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Body Material
-
Body Material
Plastic
Floor Board Location
-
Floor Board Location
Driver and Passenger
Radiator Cover
-
Radiator Cover
No
Fuel Tank Cover
-
Fuel Tank Cover
No
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
-
Clock
Standard
Clock
-
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
-
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Service Reminder
Standard
Service Reminder
-
Warranty (Months/Condition)
24 / Unlimited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
24 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Metallic
No
Metallic
No
Underseat Storage
Standard
Underseat Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
Rear Rack
-
Rear Rack
Standard
Helmet Storage
-
Helmet Storage
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
Halogen
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
-
Folding
-
Folding
Yes
Windshield Lowers
-
Windshield Lowers
No
Height Adjustable
-
Height Adjustable
No
Tinted
-
Tinted
Yes
Height
-
Height
Low
Handlebar Lock
-
Handlebar Lock
Standard
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