Buell XB12SS Lighting Long (2005-06)

The Buell XB12Ss Lightning Long motorcycle was produced between 2005 and 2006. Its engine is a 45 degrees V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve with a capacity of 1203 cc / 73 cu in. The Compression Ratio is 10.0:1 and it has a dry sump lubrication system. The bike has a free-breathing, 2-into-1 tuned exhaust with an InterActive valve and is mounted with a 2-into-1 Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with mass-centralized mounting. The motorcycle has an aluminium frame with Uniplanar powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame rake of 22 degrees, trail of 119 mm / 4.7″, and a front suspension system composed of Showa ~A43 mm inverted forks with compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustability. Additionally, it has a rear suspension system with a Showa coil-over monoshock with remote underseat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload. The front brakes consist of a ZTL type brake, 6 piston, fixed caliper, ~A375 mm single-sided inside-out, stainless steel, floating rotor, while the rear brakes use a single ~A240 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper. The motorcycle weighs 181.5 kg / 400 lbs with a fuel capacity of 16.7 L / 4.4 US gal and a fuel reserve of 3.1 L / 0.82 US gal. The standing 1/4 mile time is 12.0 sec / 178 km/h / 110.6 mph and its top speed is 204 km/h / 127 mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Buell XB12Ss Lightning Long

Year: 2005 – 06


Engine: 45 degrees V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 1203 cc / 73 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 88.9 x 96.8 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Lubrication: Dry sump
Exhaust: Free breathing, 2-into-1 Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralized mounting
Induction: ~A49 mm downdraft DDFI II fuel injection
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 86.9 kW / 103 hp @ 6800 rpm
Max Torque: 114 Nm / 11.6 kgf-m / 84 ft-lbs @ 6000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Belt
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.649 / 2nd 1.892 / 3rd 1.407 / 4th 1.166 / 5th 1.000

Frame: Aluminium frame with Uniplanar c Powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame
Rake: 22 degrees
Trail: 119 mm / 4.7″
Front Suspension: Showa ~A43 mm inverted forks compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7″
Rear Suspension: Showa coil-over monoshock, remote underseat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 127 mm / 5.0″
Front Brakes: ZTL type brake, 6 piston, fixed caliper, ~A375 mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor
Rear Brakes: Single ~A240 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper
Wheels: 6-Spoke, ZTL cast aluminium
Front Wheel: 3.50 x 17″
Rear Wheel: 5.50 x 17″
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17 Dunlop D208FW
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17 Dunlop D208FW
Dimensions: Length: 2023 mm / 79.6″ Width: 755 mm / 29.7″ Height: 1091 mm / 43.0″
Wheelbase: 1372 mm / 54.0″
Ground Clearance: 118 mm / 4.6″
Seat Height: 775 mm / 30.5″
Dry Weight: 181.5 kg / 400 lbs
GVWR: 386 kg / 850 lbd

Fuel Capacity: 16.7 L / 4.4 US gal
Fuel Reserve: 3.1 L / 0.82 US gal
Oil Capacity: 2.37 L / 2.50 qts
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.0 sec / 178 km/h / 110.6 mph
Top Speed: 204 km/h / 127 mph

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