Adventure Motorcycles

2010Buell XB12XT Ulysses

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The 2010 Buell XB12XT Ulysses is a lightweight sport-touring motorcycle designed for riders seeking nimble handling and everyday practicality. Powered by a 1203cc air-oil-cooled V-twin engine producing 103 horsepower, it delivers torquey mid-range performance ideal for mixed road conditions. Best known for its compact, manageable chassis and low seat height, the Ulysses suits adventure-oriented riders prioritizing agility and fuel efficiency over raw power.

Capacity: 1202.9 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 211.0 kg
Seat height: 836 mm
Power: 103.0 HP (75.8 kW)

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail35%

Cornering85%

City riding65%

Daily riding68%

Touring70%

Two-up55%

Track55%

Best for: Built as a sport-touring adventure-styled machine, it blends long-legged capability with genuinely sporty handling for twisty roads.
Built for: The Buell delivers a raw, torque-driven personality with quirky engineering touches like the perimeter brake rotor and belt drive, giving it a distinctive feel unlike mainstream sport tourers.
Not ideal for: This is not the right choice for a beginner seeking a light, forgiving first bike or for anyone wanting true off-road capability.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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At 836mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2010 Buell XB12XT Ulysses, with a moderate knee angle of around 90 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1202.9 ccm
Power: 103.0 HP (75.8 kW)
Torque: 113.9 Nm (11.6 kgf-m) @ 6000 RPM
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.4882 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 88.9 x 96.8 mm
Compression: 10.0:1
Cooling system: Oil & air
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
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: 1369 mm
Overall length: 2319 mm
Overall width: 1006 mm
Seat height: 836 mm
Dry weight: 211.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 16.60 litres
Ground clearance: 151 mm
Oil capacity: 2.40 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Aluminium frame with Uniplanar powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame
Front suspension: 43 mm Showa inverted forks, fully adjustable (compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload)
Rear suspension: Showa coil-over monoshock with remote reservoir and remote spring preload adjustment, fully adjustable (compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload)
Front wheel travel: 125 mm
Rear wheel travel: 125 mm
Rake (fork angle): 23.8°
Trail: 124 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc. ZTL brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper; 375 mm single-sided, inside-out, stainless steel, floating rotor
Front brakes diameter: 375 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Two-piston, direct mount caliper; stainless steel, fixed rotor
Rear brakes diameter: 240 mm
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 180/55-ZR17