2009 Buell Lightning® CITYX XB9SX

2009 Buell Lightning® CITYX XB9SX pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
MSRP
$8,995
Type
Standard
Insurance
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Model Type
Standard
MSRP
$8,995
Dealers
Warranty
24
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Standard
Manufacturer Country
USA
Introduction Year
2005
Parent Company
Buell
Display Name
Lightning(R) CITYX XB9SX
Year
2009
Make
Buell
Engine Brand Name
Thunderstorm(R)
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
92 / 68.6
Horsepower RPM
7500
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
70 / 94.9
Torque RPM
5500
Cooling
Air / Oil
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Bore (mm/in)
88.9 / 3.5
Stroke (mm/in)
79.4 / 3.13
Displacement (cc/ci)
984 / 60
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy/City)
65 / 50
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Hwy/City)
3.6 / 4.7
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
45
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Speed Governor
No
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Chain
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
2.65 / 1.89 / 1.41 / 1.17 / 1
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.41
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5.5
Chromed
No
Tire Brand
Pirelli(R)
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 Tire (Full Spec)
Pirelli Scorpion Sync120/70 ZR17 58W
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Pirelli Scorpion Sync180/55 ZR17 73W
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
14.8 / 375
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.5 / 240
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 120
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Suspension Brand Name
Showa(R)
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.1 / 129
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Showa(R)
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
6.35
Width (in/mm)
29.7 / 755
Height (in/mm)
42.3 / 1075
Wheelbase (in/mm)
52 / 1320
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.4 / 110
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/in)
4.2
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
390 / 177
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
396 / 182
GVWR (lbs/kgs)
850 / 386
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.8 / 14.5
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.75 / 2.8
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.52
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
30.1 / 765
Number Of Seats
2
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Aluminum
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Chain Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Tank Guard
Yes
Belt Guard
Yes
Hand Guards
Yes
Brush Guard
No
Heel Guards
Yes
Exhaust Guard
No
Light Guard
Yes
Exterior Covers
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Spoiler
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Service Reminder
Standard
Warranty (Months/Condition)
24 / Unlimited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Metallic
No
Underseat Storage
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
User Reviews
1 review
  • Goodlooking naked Bike
    By  (I am an Owner) on Dec 04, 2008

    good on the hi-way, great on city driving, very eye catching on the looks, and best of all fuel efficiency on this 984cc (powerful engine it can actually take of on the 3rd gear)

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