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Buell Lightning

Lightning Long XB12Ss

Engine

Type: Air/oil/fan cooled, four stroke, 45º V-Twin
Displacement: 1203 cc
Bore and Stroke: 88.9 x 96.8 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Valve Train: OHV, Two valve per cylinder
Valve Adjustment: Self adjusting
Fuel Delivery: 49 mm downdraft DDFI II fuel injection
Exhaust: Free-breathing 2 into 1 collector with Buell InterActive Exhaust system
Intake: 0 resistance Air Box, Ram Air Intake
Power: 101.4 PS / 74.6 kW @ 6600 rpm
Torque: 110 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Lubrication: Dry sump, 2.4 litres capacity
Oil Filtration: Screw-on disposable element

Chassis

Frame: Aluminium frame with Uniplanar powertrain vibration isolation system
Wheelbase: 1320 mm
Rake: 23.5º
Trail: 119 mm
Front Suspension: Showa® inverted fork with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Rear Suspension: Showa® shock absorber with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm
Rear Wheel Travel: 126 mm
Front Brake: ZTL type brake, 375 mm stainless steel floating rotor, 6 piston caliper
Rear Brake: 240 mm stainless steel rotor, single piston floating caliper
Front Wheel: 6 spoke cast, 3.5 x 17 in
Rear Wheel: 6 spoke cast, 5.5 x 17 in
Front Tyre: Dunlop D208 FW 120/70 ZR-17
Rear Tyre: Dunlop D208 M 180/55 ZR-17
Fuel Capacity: 16.5 litres
Fuel Consumption: N/A
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 385 kg
Dry Weight: 181 kg
Load Capacity: 169 kg
Seat Height: 775 mm
Ground Clearance: 118.4 mm
Overall Length: 2070 mm
Overall Width: 753 mm
Overall Height: 1070 mm

Transmission

Type: Five-speed, constant mesh, Helical gears
Ratio: 1st 2.65 / 2nd 1.89 / 3rd 1.41 / 4th 1.17 / 5th 1
Primary Drive: Triplex chain 1.50:1 ratio
Clutch: Wet, multiplate, compensated, reduced lever effort
Final Drive: Constant path, 14 mm pitch aramid reinforced Goodyear® Hibrex® belt with Flexten® Plus technology, 2.4:1 ratio

Instruments

Electronic speedometer, tachometer, odometer, 2 tripmeter, reserve tripmeter, clock, low fuel light, engine check light, oil pressure warning light, indicator for high beam, turn signals and neutral

Electrical

Charging System: 494 watts peak, 38-amp permanent magnet 3-phase alternator w/ solid state-regulator
Battery: 12-volt, 12 amp-hour
Headlight: 55/55 watt, projector beam
Taillight: 5/21 watts
Turn signals: Manual cancelling

Lightning Long XB12Ss

LIGHTNING

The Lightning Long XB12Ss is pure Buell and more. The longer swingarm stretches the bike to a 1372mm wheelbase. Rake and trail are adjusted too, giving the rider a more relaxed, comfortable feel from the bike.