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Buell XB9SX Lightning CityX

General moped information

ModelBuell XB9SX Lightning CityX
Year2010
CategoryNaked bike
Rating63.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes

Engine and transmission

Engine typeV2, four-stroke
Power84.48 HP (61.7 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Fuel systemInjection. 45 mm down draft DDFI II fuel injection
Fuel controlOHV
Cooling systemOil & air
Gearbox5-speed
ClutchWet, multi-plate, compensated
Exhaust systemTuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with mass-centralised mounting

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Frame typeBlack aluminium 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. ZTL™ brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper; 375 mm, single-sided, inside-out, stainless steel, floating rotor
Front brakes diameter375 mm (14.8 inches)
Rear brakesSingle disc. Two-piston, direct mount caliper; stainless steel, fixed rotor
Rear brakes diameter240 mm (9.4 inches)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight177.0 kg (390.2 pounds)
Power/weight ratio0.4773 HP/kg
Seat height765 mm (30.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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)
Oil capacity2.40 litres (0.16 quarts)

Other specifications

StarterElectric
Color optionsMidnight Black, Kick Ash Translucent, Cherry Bomb Translucent
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