Buell XR9S Lightning (2002)

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The Buell XR9S Lightning is a motorcycle model released in 2002. It features a 45-degree V-Twin engine, with a capacity of 984 cc and a compression ratio of 10.0:1. The engine is air-cooled, with pushrod actuated overhead valve and hydraulic self-adjusting lifters. The motorcycle also has electronic fuel injection and an electric starting system, and can generate a maximum power of 92 hp at 7200 rpm and maximum torque of 97 Nm at 5500 rpm.

The bike has a five speed transmission and a final drive using a Kevlar belt. The frame is a hollow aluminum twin-spar design that doubles as the fuel tank, with a 21-degree rake and 84mm trail. The front suspension is a Showa upside-down fork, adjustable for preload, compression, and rebound damping with 119mm wheel travel, while the rear suspension is a Showa shock absorber that can be adjusted for preload, compression, and rebound damping with 127mm wheel travel.

The motorcycle has a ZTL-type front brake with a 6-piston fixed caliper on a 375mm single-sided inside-out stainless steel floating rotor and a single 230mm disc one piston caliper rear brake. It uses 120/70 ZR17 front and 180/55 ZR17 rear tires, with a wheelbase of 1320mm, a ground clearance of 127mm, and a dry weight of 175kg. The fuel capacity is 14 liters, and it has an average consumption of 5.1 L/100 km.

The Buell XR9S Lightning has a standing 1/4 mile time of 12.2 seconds and a top speed of 210.2 km/h. The motorcycle has received positive reviews from Motorcycle.com.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Buell XR9S Lightning

Year: 2002


Engine: 45 degrees V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 984 cc / 60 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 88.9 x 79.4 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: Electronic fuel injection
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 67.1 kW / 92 hp @ 7200 rpm
Max Torque: 97 Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 71.5 ft.lbs @ 5500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Kevlar belt
Frame: Hollow aluminium twin-spar frame doubles as the fuel tank
Rake: 21 degrees
Trail: 84 mm / 3.3″
Front Suspension: Showa upside-down forks, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping

Front Wheel Travel: 119 mm / 4.7″
Rear Suspension: Showa shock absorber, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping
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 ~A230 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17
Wheelbase: 1320 mm / 52″
Ground Clearance: 127 mm / 5.0″
Seat Height: 775 mm / 30.5″
Dry Weight: 175 kg / 386 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 14 L / 3.7 US gal
Consumption average: 5.1 L/100 km / 19.6 km/l / 46.1 US mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.2 sec
Top Speed: 210.2 km/h / 130.6 mph
Reviews: Motorcycle.com

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