Buell Lightning XB12S - 2008 Specifications and Reviews

2008

General information
Category	Naked bike
Year	2008
Model	Buell Lightning XB12S

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Exhaust system	Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralized mounting
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, compensated, reduced lever effort
Transmission type,final drive	Belt
Gearbox	5-speed
Cooling system	Oil & air
Lubrication system	Dry-sump
Fuel control	OHV
Fuel system	Injection. 49 mm down draft DDFI III fuel injection
Valves per cylinder	2
Compression	10.0:1
Torque	113.90 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 84.0 ft.lbs) @ 6000
Power	103.00
Engine type	V2, four-stroke
Capacity:	1202.88 ccm (73.40 cubic inches)
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes diameter	240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear brakes	Single disc. 2-piston calipers
Front brakes	Single disc. 8-piston calipers
Rear tyre dimensions	180/55-ZR17
Front tyre dimensions	120/70-ZR17
Rear suspension travel	127 mm (5.0 inches)
Rear suspension	Showa coil-over monoshock with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Front suspension travel	120 mm (4.7 inches)
Front suspension	43 mm Showa inverted forks with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Rake (fork angle)	21.0°
Frame type	Aluminum frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame

Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity	14.45 litres (3.82 gallons)
Wheelbase	1,321 mm (52.0 inches)
Ground clearance	110 mm (4.4 inches)
Overall width	754 mm (29.7 inches)
Overall length	1,935 mm (76.2 inches)
Power/weight ratio	0.5749 HP/kg
Dry weight	179.2 kg (395.0 pounds)
Other specs
Color options	Midnight Black, Valencia Orange Translucid, Cherry Bomb Translucid
Starter	Electric