| General information |
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| Model: | Buell Lightning XB12S |
| Year: | 2004 |
| Category: | Naked bike |
| Rating: | 77.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
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| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 1203.00 ccm (73.41 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | Twin |
| Stroke: | 4 |
| Power: | 100.00 HP (73.0 kW)) @ 6600 RPM |
| Torque: | 109.70 Nm (11.2 kgf-m or 80.9 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM |
| Compression: | 10.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 88.9 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel control: | OHV |
| Cooling system: | Air |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed |
Transmission type final drive: | Belt |
| Physical measures |
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| Dry weight: | 179.0 kg (394.6 pounds) |
| Seat height: | 765 mm (30.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height: | 1,232 mm (48.5 inches) |
| Overall length: | 1,924 mm (75.7 inches) |
| Overall width: | 831 mm (32.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance: | 127 mm (5.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1,320 mm (52.0 inches) |
| Chassis and dimensions |
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| Frame type: | Aluminium Frame with Uniplanar powertrain vibration isolation system |
| Rake (fork angle): | 21.0° |
| Trail: | 83 mm (3.3 inches) |
| Front suspension: | Showa inverted fork with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload |
| Front suspension travel: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear suspension: | Showa shock absorber with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload |
| Rear suspension travel: | 127 mm (5.0 inches) |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front brakes: | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter: | 375 mm (14.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Speed and acceleration |
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| Power/weight ratio: | 0.5587 HP/kg |
| Other specifications |
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| Fuel capacity: | 14.00 litres (3.70 gallons) |
| Color options: | Midnight Black, Racing Red/Graphite-Grey/Translucent Amber |
| Further information |
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