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2008 Buell Lightning XB12Ss Specs

General İnformation

Model Buell Lightning XB12Ss
Year 2008
Category Naked bike
Price as new US$ 10495. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

Engine and transmission

Displacement 1202.88 ccm (73.40 cubic inches)
Power 103.00 HP (75.2 kW)) @ 6800 RPM
Torque 113.90 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 84.0 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression 10.0:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Fuel system Injection
Fuel control Overhead Valves (OHV)
Lubrication system Dry-sump
Cooling system Oil & air
Gearbox 5-speed
Transmission type, final drive Belt
Exhaust system Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with mass-centralized mounting

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Frame type Aluminum frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame
Rake (fork angle) 23.5°
Front suspension 43 mm Showa inverted forks with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Front wheel travel 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension Showa coil-over monoshock with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Rear wheel travel 126 mm (5.0 inches)
Frame 120/70-ZR17
Front tyre 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre 180/55-ZR17
Front brakes Single disc
Front brakes diamete 375 mm (14.8 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc
rear_brakes_diameter 240 mm (9.4 inches)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight 181.4 kg (400.0 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.5677 HP/kg
Overall length 2,070 mm (81.5 inches)
Overall width 754 mm (29.7 inches)
Ground clearance 118 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1,372 mm (54.0 inches)
Fuel capacity 16.65 litres (4.40 gallons)

Other specifications

Color options Cherry Bomb Translucid (New), Valencia Orange Translucid (New), Midnight Black
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