2008 Buell XB-12 S LIGHTNING

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The XB-12 S follows the same pattern as the smaller XB-9 siblings. This is an XB-12 R which benefits from some specific improvements: identical chassis and engine but removal of the fork crown (replaced by two nasty little headlights and a mini windshield) and driving position raised. We have in our hands a funny ultra-compact machine, we do not know if it is a roadster or a supermotard, but it takes the best of both categories. In addition to being agile as an imp, it gives its piloting an unparalleled ability to turn, superior to the XB-12 R thanks in particular to its position and its higher handlebars, while remaining imperatively stable. You have the impression of turning around the steering column while the machine digests the turn and laughs. The mechanics are generous but the brilliant chassis would accept without problem and even happily a modern sports machine. Only, Buell is 95% owned by Harley-Davidson. She keeps an inimitable taste: that of America.

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      Model marketed in

      2004
      2005
      2006
      2007
      2008

      Performances

      • Max speed:
        about 220 km / h
      • Acceleration
        0 to 100: 3.30 s
      • Consumption
        medium: 5.60 l

      The technical aspect

      2008 Buell XB-12 S LIGHTNING

      • Frame
      • Frame: perimeter aluminum, containing fuel
      • Tank: 14.5 liters
      • Seat height: 765 mm
      • Length: 1,935 mm
      • Width: 755 mm
      • Wheelbase: 1320 mm
      • Dry weight: 179 kg
      • Weight in running order: 209 kg
      • Train before
      • Showa inverted telescopic fork Ø 43 mm, deb: 120 mm
      • 1 floating disc Ø 375 mm, 6 piston caliper
      • Front wheel:

        120/70
        – 17

      Buell XB-12 S LIGHTNING 2008 technical

      • Transmission
      • 5-speed gearbox
      • Secondary toothed belt transmission
      • Rear axle
      • Mono-shock absorber, deb: 127 mm
      • 1 disc Ø 240 mm, 1 piston caliper
      • Rear wheel:

        180/55
        – 17

      • Motor
      • Twin cylinder
        in V at 45 °
        , 4 stroke
      • Cooling: Air and oil cooling
      • Injection Ø 49 mm
      • tumbled
      • 2 valves per cylinder
      • 1,203 cc
        (88.9 x 96.8 mm)
      • 94
        ch
        at 7,000 rpm
      • 10.40 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

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