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Buell Lightning XB12SCG - 2009 Specifications and Reviews
The 2009 Buell Lightning XB12Scg is a lightweight naked bike suited for riders seeking aggressive styling and strong mid-range torque. Known for its compact 1202cc V-twin engine delivering 103 horsepower and 114 Nm of torque, this American machine excels in urban riding and spirited cornering. The belt-drive 5-speed transmission and nimble chassis make it ideal for performance-oriented streetfighters.
General information | |
| Category | Naked bike |
| Year | 2009 |
| Model | Buell Lightning XB12Scg |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, compensated |
| Transmission typefinal drive | Belt |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Fuel control | OHV |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel system | Injection. 49 mm down draft DDFI II fuel injection |
| Bore x stroke | 88.9 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches) |
| Torque | 113.90 |
| Power | 103.00 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Engine type | V2 |
| Capacity: | 1202.88 ccm (73.40 cubic inches) |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Wheelbase | 1,316 mm (51.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 754 mm (29.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 1,923 mm (75.7 inches) |
| Seat height | 726 mm (28.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Dry weight | 179.2 kg (395.0 pounds) |
Buell Lightning XB12SCG dimensions and frame | |
| Exhaust system | Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralised mounting |
| Rear brakes diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Two-piston, direct mount caliper; stainless steel, fixed rotor |
| Front brakes diameter | 375 mm (14.8 inches) |
| Front brakes | Single disc. ZTL2-type brake, 8-piston, 4 pads, fixed caliper, 375 mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear suspension travel | 90 mm (3.6 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Showa coil-over monoshock with remote, under-seat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload |
| Front suspension travel | 79 mm (3.1 inches) |
| Front suspension | 41 mm Showa inverted forks with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload |
| Rake (fork angle) | 21.0° |
| Frame type | Black aluminium frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5749 HP/kg |
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Other specs | |
| Color options | Cherry Bomb translucid; Hero Blue translucid; Midnight Black |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 2.83 litres (0.75 gallons) |
| Fuel capacity | 14.45 litres (3.82 gallons) |
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