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Buell Lightning Long XB12SS - 2008 Specifications and Reviews
General information | |
| Category | Naked bike |
| Model | Buell Lightning Long XB12Ss |
| Year | 2008 |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, compensated |
| Transmission typefinal drive | Belt |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Lubrication system | Dry-sump |
| Fuel control | OHV |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel system | Injection. 49 mm down draft DDFI II fuel injection |
| Torque | 113.90 |
| Power | 103.00 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Engine type | V2 |
| Capacity: | 1202.88 ccm (73.40 cubic inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Wheelbase | 1,372 mm (54.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 118 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,070 mm (81.5 inches) |
| Dry weight | 181.4 kg (400.0 pounds) |
Buell Lightning Long XB12SS dimensions and frame | |
| Exhaust system | Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with mass-centralized mounting |
| Rear brakes diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front brakes | Single disc |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear suspension travel | 126 mm (5.0 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Showa coil-over monoshock with remote, under-seat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload |
| Front suspension travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Front suspension | 43 mm Showa inverted forks with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload |
| Trail | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 23.5° |
| Frame type | Aluminum frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5677 HP/kg |
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Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Color options | Midnight black with designer black wheels |
| Fuel capacity | 16.65 litres (4.40 gallons) |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
103 hp
Peak Power
3.3s
0-60 mph
Best For
Track70%
City68%
Cornering90%
Daily Riding60%
Touring42%
Passenger40%
Rider Profile
| Best For | This bike suits an intermediate to experienced rider who enjoys a torquey, characterful V-twin with sharp handling. |
| Purpose | Built as a mass-centralized street brawler, it's tuned for aggressive backroad carving and spirited naked-bike thrills rather than outright top speed or long-distance cruising. |
| Rider Fit | A low seat height and light overall mass make it approachable, though the firm suspension and torquey low-rev power delivery reward a confident, engaged riding style. |
| Character | It has a raw, mechanical personality defined by big-twin torque, a distinctive frame-mounted fuel cell, and Buell's trademark single-sided front brake and mass-centralization philosophy. |
| Not Ideal For | It's not the right choice for riders wanting plush touring comfort, pillion-friendly ergonomics, or any kind of off-road capability. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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