Sportbikes
2006Buell Firebolt XB9R
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The 2006 Buell Firebolt XB9R is a lightweight sport bike designed for riders seeking agile handling and responsive performance. Its 984cc V-twin engine delivers impressive torque for its class, making it ideal for street riding and spirited canyon carving. The bike is renowned for its minimalist styling and innovative integrated fuel tank design.
- Capacity
- 984.0 ccm
- Engine
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 175.0 kg
- Seat height
- 775 mm
- Power
- 92.0 HP (67.7 kW) @ 7500 RPM
What’s new for the 2006 Buell Firebolt XB9R
vs the 2005| Spec | 2005 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| Torque | 94.9 Nm (9.7 kgf-m or 70.0 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM | 94.9 Nm (9.7 kgf-m or 70.0 ft.lbs) |
| Fuel capacity | 14.00 litres (3.70 US gallons) | 14.50 litres (3.83 US gallons) |
| Front suspension | 43 mm Showa® inverted fork with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload | Showa® inverted fork with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload |
| Rear suspension | Showa coil-over monoshock with remote, underseat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload | Showa® Fully adjustable, coil-over monoshock with remote, underseat reservoir |
| Front brakes | Single disc. ZTL type brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper, single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor | Single disc. 6-piston, fixed caliper. Single-sided, inside-out, floating rotor |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. stainless steel, single piston, floating caliper, fixed rotor | Single disc. Single-piston, floating caliper. Fixed rotor |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily as a light, sharp-handling sport streetfighter for tight, twisty roads rather than outright top speed or long-distance touring.
- Built for
- Distinctive V-twin torque delivery, aggressive geometry, and unconventional engineering give it a raw, mechanical personality unlike typical Japanese sportbikes.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for riders wanting plush comfort, pillion-friendly ergonomics, or a machine suited to relaxed long-haul touring.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 984.0 ccm
- Power
- 92.0 HP (67.7 kW) @ 7500 RPM
- EPA CO Emissions
- 4.2 CO g/km
- Torque
- 94.9 Nm (9.7 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.5257 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 88.9 x 79.4 mm
- Compression
- 10.0:1
- Cooling system
- Oil & air
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Lubrication system
- Dry sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Wet, multi-plate, compensated
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1318 mm
- Overall length
- 1935 mm
- Overall width
- 715 mm
- Overall height
- 1100 mm
- Seat height
- 775 mm
- Dry weight
- 175.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 14.50 litres
- Ground clearance
- 110 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Showa® inverted fork with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
- Rear suspension
- Showa® Fully adjustable, coil-over monoshock with remote, underseat reservoir
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 129 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 21.0°
- Trail
- 83 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. 6-piston, fixed caliper. Single-sided, inside-out, floating rotor
- Front brakes diameter
- 375 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Single-piston, floating caliper. Fixed rotor
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Sunfire yellow
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 984 cc | 984 cc | 984 cc | 984 cc | 983 cc |
| Dry weight | 175 kg | 175 kg | 175 kg | 175 kg | 175 kg |
| Seat height | 775 mm | 775 mm | 775 mm | 775 mm | 775 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 14 L | 14 L | 14 L | 14.5 L | 14.5 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Buell Firebolt XB9R?
The 2006 Buell Firebolt XB9R has a Capacity of 984.0 ccm (60.05 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Buell Firebolt XB9R have?
The 2006 Buell Firebolt XB9R has a Power of 92.0 HP (67.7 kW) @ 7500 RPM.
How many gears does the Buell Firebolt XB9R have?
The 2006 Buell Firebolt XB9R has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Buell Firebolt XB9R?
The 2006 Buell Firebolt XB9R has a Torque of 94.9 Nm (9.7 kgf-m or 70.0 ft.lbs).
How much does the Buell Firebolt XB9R weigh?
The 2006 Buell Firebolt XB9R has a Dry weight of 175.0 kg (385.8 pounds).
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