| General information |
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| Model: | Buell X1 Lightning |
| Year: | 1999 |
| Category: | Naked bike |
| Rating: | 73.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 1199.00 ccm (73.16 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | V2, four-stroke |
| Power: | 90.00 HP (65.7 kW)) @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque: | 108.00 Nm (11.0 kgf-m or 79.7 ft.lbs) @ 5600 RPM |
| Top speed: | 216.0 km/h (134.2 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): | 4.200 seconds |
| 60-140 km/h (37-87 mph), highest gear: | 18.500 seconds |
| Compression: | 10.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 88.8 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Cooling system: | Air |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed |
Transmission type, final drive: | Belt |
| Fuel consumption: | 0.56 litres/100 km (178.6 km/l or 420.04 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases: | 13.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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| Front suspension travel: | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear suspension travel: | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 170/60-ZR17 |
| Front brakes: | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter: | 340 mm (13.4 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities |
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| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: | 221.0 kg (487.2 pounds) |
| Front percentage of weight: | 50.0 |
| Seat height: | 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Wheelbase: | 1,410 mm (55.5 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 17.00 litres (4.49 gallons) |
| Other specifications |
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| Starter: | Electric |
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