Buell Lightning XB12Scg - 2008 Specifications and Reviews

2008

General information
Category	Naked bike
Year	2008
Model	Buell Lightning XB12Scg

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, compensated
Transmission typefinal drive	Belt
Gearbox	5-speed
Cooling system	Oil & air
Lubrication system	Dry-sump
Starter	Electric
Fuel control	OHV
Valves per cylinder	2
Fuel system	Injection. 49 mm down draft DDFI III fuel injection
Compression	10.0:1
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)
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-centralized mounting
Rear brakes	Single disc
Front brakes	Single disc
Rear tyre dimensions	180/55-ZR17
Front tyre dimensions	120/70-ZR17
Rear suspension travel	127 mm (5.0 inches)
Rear suspension	Showa coil-over monoshock with 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	Aluminum frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio	0.5749 HP/kg
Other specs
Color options	Cherry Bomb Translucid, Valencia Orange Translucid, Midnight Black
Fuel capacity	14.45 litres (3.82 gallons)