Buell Lightning Long XB12Ss - 2009 Specifications and Reviews

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General information
Category	Naked bike
Year	2009
Model	Buell Lightning Long XB12Ss
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, compensated
Transmission typefinal drive	Belt
Gearbox	5-speed
Cooling system	Oil & air
Starter	Electric
Fuel control	OHV
Valves per cylinder	2
Fuel system	Injection. 49 mm down draft DDFI III fuel injection
Bore x stroke	88.9 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches)
Compression	10.0:1
Torque	113.90
Power	103.00
Stroke	4
Engine type	V2
Capacity:	1202.88 ccm (73.40 cubic inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Wheelbase	1,364 mm (53.7 inches)
Ground clearance	140 mm (5.5 inches)
Overall width	754 mm (29.7 inches)
Overall length	2,080 mm (81.9 inches)
Seat height	777 mm (30.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.

Buell Lightning Long XB12Ss dimensions and frame
Exhaust system	Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralised mounting
Rear brakes diameter	240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear brakes	Single disc. Two-piston, direct mount caliper; stainless steel, fixed rotor
Front brakes diameter	375 mm (14.8 inches)
Front brakes	Single disc. ZTL2-type brake, 8-piston, 4 pads, fixed caliper, 375 mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor
Rear tyre dimensions	180/55-ZR17
Front tyre dimensions	120/70-ZR17
Rear suspension travel	143 mm (5.6 inches)
Rear suspension	Showa coil-over monoshock with remote, under-seat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Front suspension travel	143 mm (5.6 inches)
Front suspension	43 mm Showa inverted forks with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Rake (fork angle)	23.1°
Frame type	Black aluminium frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame

Speed and acceleration
Color options	Cherry Bomb translucid; Hero Blue translucid; Midnight Black
Fuel capacity	16.65 litres (4.40 gallons)