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Buell Lightning XB12Ss highlights

Buell Lightning XB12Ss highlights
Buell Thunderstorm 1203cc air/oil/fan-cooled four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin engine
103 peak hp @ 6800 rpm (per SAE J607)
84 ft. lbs. peak torque @ 6000 rpm (per SAE J607)
Buell InterActive Exhaust
DDFI 3 Electronic Fuel Injection ECM
Eight-row oil cooler with Jiffy-tite fittings
New stronger Veyance Hibrex drive belt with Flexten Plus technology
New fully adjustable 43 mm Showa inverted fork with 5.63-inches of travel (was 4.72 inches in 2008)
New fully adjustable Showa rear shock absorber with 5.63 inches of travel (was 4.97 inches in 2008)
New Buell ZTL2 front brake with eight-piston caliper
Dry Weight: 400 pounds
Wheelbase: 53.7 inches
Seat height: 30.6 inches
Fuel in frame 4.4-gallon capacity
Cosmetic Frame Protectors
Pre-Wired for Accessory Heated Grips
Pirelli Diablo T tires
New black engine, frame, swingarm, powertrain and forks





SPECIFICATIONS:

Dimensions
Overall Length6 81.9 in. (2080 mm)
Overall Width8 29.7 in. (755 mm)
Seat Height7 30.6 in. (776 mm)
Ground Clearance6 5.50 in. (140 mm)
Rake7 (steering head) 23.1°
Fork Angle7 21.6°
Lean Angle9:
- Soft Contact, Right 44°
- Soft Contact, Left 44°
- Hard Contact, Right 53°
- Hard Contact, Left 46°
Trail7 4.7 in. (119 mm)
Wheelbase6 53.7 in. (1364 mm)
Tires4 (Pirelli® Diablo® T):
- Front 120/70 ZR-17
- Rear 180/55 ZR-17
Fuel Capacity 4.40 gal. (16.7 L)
Reserve Fuel Capacity 0.83 gal. (3.1 L)
Fuel Economy2 (EPA urban/highway test)
48/65 mpg (4.9/3.6 L/100 km)
Weight:
- Dry Weight 400 lbs. (181 kg)
- Gross Vehicle 850 lbs. (386 kg)
Weight Rating Load Capacity 373 lbs. (169 kg)

Engine
Engine Thunderstorm® air/oil/fan-cooled, 4-stroke, 45° V-Twin
Valves OHV, two valves per cylinder, self-adjusting
Bore x Stroke 3.500 in. x 3.812 in. (88.90 mm x 96.82 mm)
Displacement 73.4 cu. in. (1203 cc)
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Fuel Delivery 49 mm down draft DDFI III

Fuel injection
Intake Zero-resistance airbox
Exhaust Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralized mounting
Torque (North America per SAE J607)
84 ft. lbs. @ 6000 rpm (113.9 nm @ 6000 rpm)
Horsepower (North America per SAE J607)
103 hp @ 6800 rpm
Lubrication Dry-sump
Oil Capacity10 2.5 qts. (2.4 L)
Oil Filtration Screw-on disposable element

Drivetrain
Primary Drive Chain, 1.500:1 (57/38) ratio
Final Drive3 Constant path, 14 mm pitch aramidreinforced
Veyance Hibrex® belt with Flexten® Plus technology, 2.407:1 (65/27) ratio
Clutch Wet, multi-plate, compensated
Transmission 5-speed, helical gear
Gear Ratios:
- 1st 2.648
- 2nd 1.892
- 3rd 1.407
- 4th 1.166
- 5th 1.000

Chassis4
Frame Aluminum frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame
Front Forks 43 mm Showa® inverted forks with adjustable compression damping,
rebound damping and spring preload
Rear Shock Showa® coil-over monoshock with remote, under-seat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Wheels:
Cherry Bomb Translucent, Hero Blue Translucent or Designer Black Powdercoat
- Front
6-spoke, ZTL™ cast aluminum, 3.5 in. x 17 in. (88.9 mm x 431.8 mm)
- Rear
6-spoke, cast aluminum, 5.5 in. x 17 in. (139.7 mm x 431.8 mm)
Brakes:
- Front
ZTL2™ brake, 8-piston, fixed caliper; 375 mm single-sided, inside-out, stainless steel, floating rotor
Single-piston, floating caliper;
- Rear 240 mm stainless steel, fixed rotor
Suspension Travel:
- Front Wheel 5.63 in. (143 mm)
- Rear Wheel 5.63 in. (143 mm)

Electric
Battery (per Battery Council International Rating) Sealed lead acid, maintenance-free, 12V, 12-amp/hour, 200 cca
Charging 30-amp, permanent magnet, singlephase alternator with solid-state regulator (405W @3000 rpm, 405W peak)
Starting 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation):
- Headlamps (twin quartz halogen [H7])
55-watt low beam,
55-watt high beam
- Tail/Stop Lights
5W/21W
- Turn Signal Lights
10W manual canceling
- License Plate Light
5W

Instruments
Electronic speedometer, tachometer, odometer; dual tripmeter; high beam, neutral, oil, low fuel (plus, odometer shows miles traveled on reserve), turn signal and engine diagnostic indicator lamps; clock

Colors5
Cherry Bomb Translucid, Hero Blue Translucid, Midnight Black

Warranty
Warranty 24 months (unlimited mileage)
1 Specifications for non-U.S. markets might differ. Buell reserves the right to
discontinue models or change specifications at any time without incurring any
obligations. Vehicle specifications may vary from country to country depending on
local laws. Some models are not available in certain countries.
2 Based on tests conducted under lab conditions per U.S. E.P.A. test procedures.
Mileage will vary depending on personal riding habits, weather conditions, trip
length and vehicle condition.
3 Hibrex® and Flexten® are registered trademarks of Veyance Technologies, Inc.
4 Showa® and Pirelli® are registered trademarks of their respective owners.
5 Availability may vary from dealer to dealer, and is subject to change without notice.
6 Unladen, wet configuration (no rider, all fluids).
7 Laden, wet configuration (design rider, all fluids).
8 Without mirrors.
9 Bottomed-out configuration (100% suspension compression).
10 Oil capacity at oil change with filter.