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Its designer, Erik Buell, can be damn proud of his concept. The device he presents us kicks sacred all concepts and domineering truths. Tiny in size, the XB-9R is presented as a sporty and radical toy. Minimalist wheelbase and avant-garde technical solutions augur a real temperament. Its perimeter aluminum frame is surprising in terms of its size and functions. ensuring incredible rigidity and also serving as a fuel tank. The oil is contained in the swingarm. Wait, don’t rush. Look between the legs of the inverted fork. A huge 375mm perimeter brake disc. It brakes hard, but won’t that dampen the liveliness of the management? No risks. With a caster angle of only 21 ° (in comparison, a Ducati 999 can only lower it to 23.5 °) as well as a mini and very well distributed weight, the Buell can be handled with a finger.
By its geometry, the motorcycle is particularly sensitive to the slightest adjustment. Once adjusted and its user manual assimilated, the Firebolt offers intense sensations of piloting. Its block m
otor comes as always from Harley. A big twin doped by Buell engineers leaving 92 nags. An air-cooled injection mechanic that is not stingy with torque and sensations … but which has lost its big American brute. This pure and barbaric character is seen diluted in a gain of length. Participating in the rigidity of the chassis, the engine vibrates less than its predecessors without making us forget its origins. Especially at the level of the typical Harley gearbox, slow and uncertain locking. We will especially get bored with the driving and the unique sensations offered by the XB-9R. The pleasure is everywhere but the practical aspects unknown. It’s a toy, period. And for those who would like a little more watts and torque, the small American manufacturer offers its big sister in 1200 cm3.
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Model marketed in
2002
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Performances
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Max speed:
about 210 km / h -
Acceleration
0 to 100: 3.80 s -
Consumption
medium: 6.10 l
The technical aspect
2003 Buell XB-9R FIREBOLT
- Frame
- Frame: perimeter in aluminum containing the fuel
- Tank: 14 liters
- Seat height: 775 mm
- Length: 1,950 mm
- Width: 820 mm
- Height: 797 mm
- Wheelbase: 1320 mm
- Dry weight: 175 kg
- Weight in running order: 205 kg
- Train before
- Telehydraulic inverted fork, deb: 120 mm
- 1 floating disc Ø 375 mm, 6 piston caliper
- Front wheel:
120/70
– 17
- Transmission
- 5 speed gearbox
- Secondary toothed belt transmission
- Rear axle
- Mono-shock, deb: 127 mm
- 1 disc Ø 230 mm, 1 piston caliper
- Rear wheel:
180/55
– 17
- Motor
- Twin cylinder
in V at 45 °
, 4 stroke - Cooling: Air cooling
- Injection
- tumbled
- 2 valves per cylinder
-
984 cc
(88.9 x 79.8 mm) -
92
ch
at 7,200 rpm -
9.30 mkg
at 5,500 rpm - Weight ratio /
power
: 1.90
kg / hp - Compression: 10: 1
- Crit’air:
Detached pieces
exhaust
motor
fluid
electricity
filtration
braking
chain kit
Competitors
Ducati SS 1000 DS 2003
Suzuki SVS 1000 2003
2003 Honda VTR 1000 F FIRESTORM
Aprilia SL 1000 FALCO 2003
BMW R 1100 S 2003
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