Buell Lightning XB12Ss - 2008 Specifications and Reviews

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General information
Category	Naked bike
Year	2008
Model	Buell Lightning XB12Ss

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, compensated
Transmission typefinal drive	Belt
Gearbox	5-speed
Cooling system	Oil & air
Lubrication system	Dry-sump
Fuel control	OHV
Valves per cylinder	2
Fuel system	Injection
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	1,372 mm (54.0 inches)
Ground clearance	118 mm (4.7 inches)
Overall width	754 mm (29.7 inches)
Overall length	2,070 mm (81.5 inches)
Dry weight	181.4 kg (400.0 pounds)
Buell Lightning XB12Ss dimensions and frame
Exhaust system	Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with mass-centralized mounting
Rear brakes diameter	240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear brakes	Single disc
Front brakes diameter	375 mm (14.8 inches)
Front brakes	Single disc
Rear tyre dimensions	180/55-ZR17
Front tyre dimensions	120/70-ZR17
Rear suspension travel	126 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)	23.5°
Frame type	Aluminum frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame

Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio	0.5677 HP/kg
Other specs
Color options	Cherry Bomb Translucid (New), Valencia Orange Translucid (New), Midnight Black
Fuel capacity	16.65 litres (4.40 gallons)