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Buell XB9SX Lightning - 2010 Specifications and Reviews

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General information

CategoryNaked bike
Year2010
ModelBuell XB9SX Lightning
 
 

Engine and Transmission Specifications

Exhaust systemTuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with mass-centralised mounting
ClutchWet, multi-plate, compensated
Transmission type,final driveBelt
Gearbox5-speed
Cooling systemOil & air
Fuel controlOHV
Fuel systemInjection. 45 mm down draft DDFI 3 injection
Valves per cylinder2
Bore x stroke88.9 x 79.4 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches)
Compression10.0:1
Torque94.92 Nm (9.7 kgf-m or 70.0 ft.lbs) @ 5500
Power92.00
Engine typeV2, four-stroke
Capacity:983.28 ccm (60.00 cubic inches)

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels

Rear brakes diameter240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear brakesSingle disc. Two-piston, direct mount caliper; stainless steel, fixed rotor
Front brakes diameter375 mm (14.8 inches)
Front brakesSingle disc. ZTL brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper; 375 mm, single-sided, inside-out, stainless steel, floating rotor
Rear tyre dimensions180/55-ZR17
Front tyre dimensions120/70-ZR17
Rear suspension travel129 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear suspensionShowa coil-over monoshock with remote, under-seat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Front suspension travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Front suspension43 mm Showa inverted forks with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Trail84 mm (3.3 inches)
Rake (fork angle)21.0°
Frame typeBlack aluminium frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame

Physical measures and capacities

Oil capacity2.40 litres (0.16 quarts)
Fuel capacity14.45 litres (3.82 gallons)
Wheelbase1,321 mm (52.0 inches)
Ground clearance110 mm (4.4 inches)
Overall width754 mm (29.7 inches)
Overall length1,935 mm (76.2 inches)
Seat height765 mm (30.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Power/weight ratio0.5198 HP/kg
Dry weight177.0 kg (390.2 pounds)

Other specs

Modifications compared to previous modelSecond oxygen sensor and updated EFI calibration improves fuel economy and drivability.
Color optionsCherry Bomb Red Translucid, Kick Ash Translucid
StarterElectric

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