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Buell Lightning XB12S

General moped information

ModelBuell Lightning XB12S
Year2008
CategoryNaked bike
Rating74.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Price as new (MSRP)US$ 10495. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

Engine and transmission

Engine typeV2, four-stroke
Power103.00 HP (75.2 kW)) @ 6800 RPM
Fuel systemInjection. 49 mm down draft DDFI III fuel injection
Fuel controlOHV
Lubrication systemDry-sump
Cooling systemOil & air
Gearbox5-speed
ClutchWet, multi-plate, compensated, reduced lever effort
Exhaust systemTuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralized mounting

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Frame typeAluminum frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame
Rake (fork angle)21.0°
Front tyre dimensions120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions180/55-ZR17
Front brakesSingle disc. 8-piston calipers
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-piston calipers
Rear brakes diameter240 mm (9.4 inches)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight179.2 kg (395.0 pounds)
Power/weight ratio0.5749 HP/kg
Overall length1,935 mm (76.2 inches)
Overall width754 mm (29.7 inches)
Ground clearance110 mm (4.4 inches)
Fuel capacity14.45 litres (3.82 gallons)

Other specifications

StarterElectric
Color optionsMidnight Black, Valencia Orange Translucid, Cherry Bomb Translucid

General moped information

Price as new (MSRP)US$ 10495. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
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