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Buell Lightning CityX XB9SX - 2005 Specifications and Reviews

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General information

CategoryNaked bike
Year2005
ModelBuell Lightning CityX XB9SX

Engine and Transmission Specifications

ClutchWet, multi-plate, compensated
Transmission typefinal driveShaft drive (cardan)
Gearbox5-speed
Cooling systemOil & air
Lubrication systemDry sump
StarterElectric
Fuel controlOHV
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel systemInjection. 45 mm down draft DDFI II fuel injection
Bore x stroke3.5 x 3.1 mm (0.1 x 0.1 inches)
Compression10.0:1
Torque94.92
Power92.00
Stroke4
Engine typeV2
Capacity:984.00 ccm (60.04 cubic inches)
 
 

Physical measures and capacities

Wheelbase1,321 mm (52.0 inches)
Ground clearance110 mm (4.4 inches)
Overall width820 mm (32.3 inches)
Overall length1,935 mm (76.2 inches)
Overall height1,074 mm (42.3 inches)
Seat height777 mm (30.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Dry weight174.6 kg (385.0 pounds)

Buell Lightning CityX XB9SX dimensions and frame

Exhaust systemTuned, tri-pass resonance chamber
Rear brakes diameter240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear brakesSingle disc. stainless steel, single piston, floating caliper, fixed rotor
Front brakes diameter336 mm (13.2 inches)
Front brakesSingle disc. ZTL type brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper, single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor
Rear tyre dimensions180/55-ZR17
Front tyre dimensions120/70-ZR17
Rear suspension travel127 mm (5.0 inches)
Rear suspensionShowa coil-over monoshock with remote, underseat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Front suspension travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Front suspension43 mm Showa® inverted fork with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Trail84 mm (3.3 inches)
Rake (fork angle)21.0°
Frame typeAluminum frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system - Fuel in Frame
 
 

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.5268 HP/kg

Other specs

Color optionsHero Blue Translucid with Midnight Black and Villain Black
Fuel capacity13.00 litres (3.43 gallons)

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