Buell Lightning XB9S - 2003 Specifications and Reviews

2003

General information
Category	Naked bike
Year	2003
Model	Buell Lightning XB9S
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Transmission typefinal drive	Belt
Gearbox	5-speed
Cooling system	Air
Fuel control	OHV
Valves per cylinder	2
Fuel system	Injection
Bore x stroke	88.9 x 79.4 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches)
Compression	10.0:1
Torque	92.21
Power	92.00
Stroke	4
Engine type	V2
Capacity:	984.00 ccm (60.04 cubic inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Wheelbase	1,321 mm (52.0 inches)
Ground clearance	127 mm (5.0 inches)
Overall width	831 mm (32.7 inches)
Overall length	1,924 mm (75.7 inches)
Overall height	1,232 mm (48.5 inches)
Seat height	765 mm (30.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Dry weight	175.0 kg (385.8 pounds)

Buell Lightning XB9S dimensions and frame
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	127 mm (5.0 inches)
Rear suspension	Showa® shock absorber with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Front suspension travel	120 mm (4.7 inches)
Front suspension	Showa® inverted fork with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Frame type	Aluminum Frame with Uniplanar powertrain vibration isolation system

Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio	0.5257 HP/kg
Other specs
Color options	Midnight Black, Sunfire Yellow
Fuel capacity	14.00 litres (3.70 gallons)