2009 Buell
XB12R Firebolt
MSRP $9,995
There was a time when the sportbike world was defined by a very narrow, very uniform set of rules. Buell ignored all of it with the creation of the Firebolt XB12R. It redefines what a frame should be, what a front brake should be and what a sporting engine should be. This is a motorcycle for riders that value the light weight and razor sharp agility of a sportbike, but crave the look, sound and feel of an air-cooled, 45º V-Twin. Its torque-rich powerplant, intuitive handling and proven reliability make it a potent canyon carver.
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2009
Buell
XB12R Firebolt
Thunderstorm, 4-stroke, 45° V-Twin
1203 cc
88.90 mm x 96.82 mm
10.0 : 1
air/oil/fan-cooled
49 mm down draft DDFI III fuel injection
Electronic
Electric
5-speed, helical gear
Constant path, 14 mm pitch aramid-reinforced Veyance Hibrex belt
21.0º, 3.3 in.
52.0 in.
30.5 in.
43 mm Showa inverted forks with adjustable compression damping
Showa coil-over monoshock with remote, under-seat reservoir
ZTL2 brake, 8-piston, fixed caliper; 375 mm single-sided, floating rotor
Single-piston, floating caliper; 240 mm stainless steel, fixed rotor
Corsa III 120/70 ZR-17
Corsa III 180/55 ZR-17
3.82 gal.
395 lbs.
$9,995
