2008 Buell Lightning® Super TT XB12STT

2008 Buell Lightning® Super TT XB12STT pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Year
2008
Parent Company
Buell
Dealers
Generic Type (Primary)
Standard
Make
Buell
Display Name
Lightning® Super TT XB12STT
Manufacturer Country
USA
Introduction Year
2007
Price
Standard
MSRP
$10,295
Warranty (Months/Condition)
24 / Unlimited
Engine
Standard
Engine Brand Name
Thunderstorm®
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower RPM
6800
Torque RPM
6000
Cooling
Air / Oil
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion
Standard
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Speed Governor
No
Horsepower (bhp)
103
Torque (Nm)
114
Bore (mm/in)
88.9 / 3.5
Stroke (in/mm)
3.81 / 96.8
Displacement (cc/ci)
1203 / 73.4
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy/City)
65 / 48
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Hwy/City)
3.6 / 4.9
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
49
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.41
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
81.9 / 2080
Width (in/mm)
32.3 / 820
Wheelbase (in/mm)
54 / 1372
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.5 / 140
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
400 / 181
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
380 / 172
GVWR (lbs)
850
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.4 / 16.7
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.83 / 3.1
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
3.01
Construction
Standard
Frame
Aluminum
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
Yes
Chain Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
Yes
Heel Guards
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Tank Guard
Yes
Exterior Covers
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Spoiler
Standard
Other Exterior
Optional
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Brand Name
Showa®
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Showa®
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.6 / 143
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.6 / 143
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
No
Tires
Standard
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 Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5.5
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Pirelli Scorpion Sync 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Pirelli Scorpion Sync 180/55 ZR17
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
14.8 / 375
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.5 / 240
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
1
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Grab Rail or Strap
Optional
Seat Height (in/mm)
31.4 / 798
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Service Reminder
Standard
Hard Side Cases
Optional
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Tail Bag
Optional
Tank Bag
Optional
Storage Cover
Optional
Map Holder
Optional
Type
Halogen
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Optional
Heated Hand Grips
Optional
Other Convenience
Optional
Side Case Mount
Optional
Windshield Mounts
Optional
Paint
Standard
Metallic
No
User Reviews
1 review
  • 2008 STT
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jan 25, 2010

    I had this bike for a year now. Only put 800 miles on it,bad weather all summer. It is very easy to ride and ride well at 400 lbs it feels even lighter at speed, it turns well into corners and stays there. The Buell engines have power of power to power out of any corner. it's just a very fun bike. ...

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