2006Buell Ulysses XB12X

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The 2006 Buell Ulysses XB12X is an American adventure tourer for riders who want V-twin torque and long-travel suspension. Its 1203cc V-twin makes 103 hp and 113.9 Nm, with an 859 mm seat.

Capacity: 1202.9 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 192.8 kg
Seat height: 859 mm
Power: 103.0 HP (75.8 kW) @ 6800 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail48%

Cornering85%

City riding68%

Daily riding62%

Touring66%

Two-up55%

Track55%

Best for: A sport-adventure crossover built for twisty backroads and light adventure touring rather than serious offroad work or outright top-speed chasing.
Built for: Delivers a gruff, high-torque Harley-derived V-twin personality wrapped in an unusually agile, mass-centralized aluminum chassis with quirky Buell engineering touches like the perimeter brake rotor and frame-mounted fuel.
Not ideal for: Not the right choice for riders wanting genuine off-road capability, plush long-distance comfort, or a smooth high-rev sportbike feel.

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 859mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with tip-toe one foot on the 2006 Buell Ulysses XB12X, with a moderate knee angle of around 95 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) @ 6800 RPM
EPA CO Emissions: 4.2 CO g/km
Torque: 113.9 Nm (11.6 kgf-m)
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.5342 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
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
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: 1374 mm
Overall length: 2159 mm
Overall width: 892 mm
Overall height: 1331 mm
Seat height: 859 mm
Dry weight: 192.8 kg
Fuel capacity: 16.70 litres
Ground clearance: 171 mm
Oil capacity: 2.40 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Aluminum frame with Uniplanar™ Powertrain vibration isolation system
Front suspension: Showa® inverted fork with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Rear suspension: Showa® Fully adjustable, coil-over monoshock with remote, underseat reservoir
Front wheel travel: 165 mm
Rear wheel travel: 162 mm
Rake (fork angle): 22.0°
Trail: 122 mm