2009 Buell XB12Ss Lightning Specifications

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2009 Buell XB12Ss Lightning
2009 Buell
XB12Ss Lightning
MSRP $9,995
The Lightning Long XB12Ss delivers brute American performance in a light, nimble package. With stretched chassis dimensions and ergonomics, supermoto-inspired long-travel suspension, and all the performance and aggressive styling you expect from a Lightning model, you’ll never run short of adrenaline.
Average Consumer Rating:
5.0
Based on 1 Reviews
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Cooling
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Final Drive
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Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Tire
Rear Tire
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MSRP
2009
Buell
XB12Ss Lightning
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
New constant path, 14 mm pitch aramid-reinforced Veyance Hibrex belt
23.1º, 4.7 in.
53.7 in.
30.6 in.
43 mm Showa inverted forks with adjustable compression damping, 5.63in travel
Showa coil-over monoshock with remote, under-seat reservoir, 5.63in travel
ZTL2 brake, 8-piston, fixed caliper; 375 mm single-sided, stainless steel, floating rotor
Single-piston, floating caliper; 240 mm stainless steel, fixed rotor
Pirelli Diablo T 120/70ZR-17 58W
Pirelli Diablo T 180/55ZR-17 73W
4.40 gal.
400 lbs.
$9,995
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