2009 Buell XB12SS Lightning Specs

Specifications

Type

Standard

Warranty (Months)

Revision Status

Upgraded

Displacement (cc)

1203

Engine Type

V Twin

Cylinders

Engine Stroke

4-Stroke

Valve Configuration

OHV - Pushrod

Carburetion Type

Fuel Injected

Transmission Type

Manual

Number of Speeds

Primary Drive System

Belt

Front Brakes

Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc

Front Tire(s)

Pirelli Diablo T120/70 ZR17 58W

Rear Tire(s)

Pirelli Diablo T 180/55 ZR17 73W

Wheelbase (in / mm)

53.7 / 1364

Manufacturer's Reported Weight (lbs.)

400 / 181

Fuel Capacity (gal / L)

4.4 / 16.7

Seat Height (in / mm)

30.6 / 776

Number of Seats

Tachometer

Standard

Digital Instrumentation

Standard

Windshield

Not Available

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Specifications

Type

Standard

Warranty (Months)

Revision Status

Upgraded

Displacement (cc)

1203

Engine Type

V Twin

Cylinders

Engine Stroke

4-Stroke

Valve Configuration

OHV - Pushrod

Carburetion Type

Fuel Injected

Transmission Type

Manual

Number of Speeds

Primary Drive System

Belt

Front Brakes

Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc

Front Tire(s)

Pirelli Diablo T120/70 ZR17 58W

Rear Tire(s)

Pirelli Diablo T 180/55 ZR17 73W

Wheelbase (in / mm)

53.7 / 1364

Manufacturer's Reported Weight (lbs.)

400 / 181

Fuel Capacity (gal / L)

4.4 / 16.7

Seat Height (in / mm)

30.6 / 776

Number of Seats

Tachometer

Standard

Digital Instrumentation

Standard

Windshield

Not Available

2009 Buell XB12SS Lightning Specs

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Specifications

Notes

Identification

Identification

Type

Warranty (Months)

Revision Status

Engine

Engine

Displacement (cc)

Engine Type

Cylinders

Engine Stroke

Valve Configuration

Carburetion Type

Transmission

Transmission

Transmission Type

Number of Speeds

Primary Drive System

Brakes

Brakes

Front Brakes

Rear Brakes

Tires

Tires

Front Tire(s)

Rear Tire(s)

Specifications

Specifications

Wheelbase (in / mm)

Manufacturer's Reported Weight (lbs.)

Fuel Capacity (gal / L)

Seat Height (in / mm)

Number of Seats

Features

Features

Tachometer

Digital Instrumentation

Windshield

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Warranty (Months)

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Engine

Engine

Displacement (cc)

Engine Type

Cylinders

Engine Stroke

Valve Configuration

Carburetion Type

Transmission

Transmission

Transmission Type

Number of Speeds

Primary Drive System

Brakes

Brakes

Front Brakes

Rear Brakes

Tires

Tires

Front Tire(s)