Buell's profilation of this bike All the performance and style of the original Lightning®, but with stretched chassis dimensions and ergonomics for a more relaxed riding position.
Model: Buell Lightning XB12Ss Year: 2008 Category: Naked bike Rating: 61.9 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes Price as new (MSRP): US$ 10495. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. Displacement :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 Fuel control: OHV Lubrication system: Dry-sump Cooling system: Oil & air Gearbox: 5-speed Transmission type, Belt Clutch: Wet, multi-plate, compensated Exhaust system: Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with mass-centralized mounting Frame type: Aluminum frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame Rake (fork angle): 23.5° Front suspension : 43 mm Showa inverted forks with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload Front suspension travel: 120 mm (4.7 inches) Rear suspension : Showa coil-over monoshock with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload Rear suspension travel: 126 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) Dry weight: 181.4 kg (400.0 pounds) Power/weight ratio: 0.5677 HP/kg Overall length: 2,070 mm (81.5 inches) Overall width: 754 mm (29.7 inches) Ground clearance: 118 mm (4.7 inches) Wheelbase :1,372 mm (54.0 inches) Fuel capacity: 16.65 litres (4.40 gallons) Color options: Cherry Bomb Translucid (New), Valencia Orange Translucid (New), Midnight Black Parts and accessories Check out parts and accessories from our other partners. Ask questions Join the 08 Buell Lightning XB12Ss discussion group. Insurance, loans, tests
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