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Buell Lightning Long XB12Ss - 2009 Specifications and Reviews

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General information

CategoryNaked bike
Year2009
ModelBuell Lightning Long XB12Ss

Engine and Transmission Specifications

ClutchWet, multi-plate, compensated
Transmission typefinal driveBelt
Gearbox5-speed
Cooling systemOil & air
StarterElectric
Fuel controlOHV
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel systemInjection. 49 mm down draft DDFI III fuel injection
Bore x stroke88.9 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches)
Compression10.0:1
Torque113.90
Power103.00
Stroke4
Engine typeV2
Capacity:1202.88 ccm (73.40 cubic inches)
 
 

Physical measures and capacities

Wheelbase1,364 mm (53.7 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Overall width754 mm (29.7 inches)
Overall length2,080 mm (81.9 inches)
Seat height777 mm (30.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
 
 

Buell Lightning Long XB12Ss dimensions and frame

Exhaust systemTuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralised mounting
Rear brakes diameter240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear brakesSingle disc. Two-piston, direct mount caliper; stainless steel, fixed rotor
Front brakes diameter375 mm (14.8 inches)
Front brakesSingle disc. ZTL2-type brake, 8-piston, 4 pads, fixed caliper, 375 mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor
Rear tyre dimensions180/55-ZR17
Front tyre dimensions120/70-ZR17
Rear suspension travel143 mm (5.6 inches)
Rear suspensionShowa coil-over monoshock with remote, under-seat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Front suspension travel143 mm (5.6 inches)
Front suspension43 mm Showa inverted forks with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Rake (fork angle)23.1°
Frame typeBlack aluminium frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame

Speed and acceleration

Color optionsCherry Bomb translucid; Hero Blue translucid; Midnight Black
Fuel capacity16.65 litres (4.40 gallons)

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