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All the exceptional handling characteristics of the original Lightning® packaged in a streetfighter that boasts an even lower center of gravity.
General informationModel: Buell Lightning XB12Scg Year: 2008 Category: Naked bike Rating: 66.2 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 transmissionDisplacement :1202.88 ccm (73.40 cubic inches) Engine type: V2, four-stroke Power: 103.00 HP (75.2 kW )) @ 6800 RPM Torque :113.90 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 84.0 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM Compression :10.0:1 Valves per cylinder:2 Fuel system: Injection. 49 mm down draft DDFI III fuel injection Fuel control: OHV Lubrication system: Dry-sump Cooling system: Oil & air Gearbox: 5-speed Transmission type, final drive: Belt Clutch: Wet, multi-plate, compensated Exhaust system: Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralized mounting Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheelsFrame type: Aluminum frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame Rake (fork angle): 21.0° Front suspension : 41 mm Showa inverted forks with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload Front suspension travel: 79 mm (3.1 inches) Rear suspension : Showa coil-over monoshock 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 Rear brakes: Single disc Physical measures and capacitiesDry weight: 179.2 kg (395.0 pounds) Power/weight ratio: 0.5749 HP/kg Overall length: 1,923 mm (75.7 inches) Overall width: 754 mm (29.7 inches) Wheelbase :1,316 mm (51.8 inches) Fuel capacity: 14.45 litres (3.82 gallons) Other specificationsStarter: Electric Color options: Cherry Bomb Translucid, Valencia Orange Translucid, Midnight Black Further informationParts and accessories Check out parts and accessories from our other partners.
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