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Buell Lightning XB12Scg

General moped information

ModelBuell Lightning XB12Scg
Year2009
CategoryNaked bike
Rating72.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Price as new (MSRP)US$ 9995. 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 II fuel injection
Fuel controlOHV
Cooling systemOil & air
Gearbox5-speed
ClutchWet, multi-plate, compensated
Exhaust systemTuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and 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. ZTL2-type brake, 8-piston, 4 pads, 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 weight179.2 kg (395.0 pounds)
Power/weight ratio0.5749 HP/kg
Seat height726 mm (28.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length1,923 mm (75.7 inches)
Overall width754 mm (29.7 inches)
Fuel capacity14.45 litres (3.82 gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity2.83 litres (0.75 gallons)

Other specifications

Color optionsCherry Bomb translucid; Hero Blue translucid; Midnight Black

General moped information

Price as new (MSRP)US$ 9995. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
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