Buell XB12R Firebolt (2010)

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The Buell XB12R Firebolt is a 2010 motorcycle with a 1203cc V-twin engine that has hydraulic self-adjusting lifters and 2 valves per cylinder. It has a compression ratio of 10.0:1 and is air-cooled with a 2-into-1 Buell Interactive exhaust system. The fuel injection is DDFI II and the bike has electric starting. Its maximum power is 103 hp at 6800 rpm and max torque is 84 ft-lbs at 6000 rpm. The bike has a 5-speed transmission and belt final drive. The frame is aluminum with a Uniplanar c Powertrain vibration isolation system, and the rake is 21 degrees with a trail of 83 mm / 3.3″. The front suspension is Showa inverted forks with compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload adjustment. The rear suspension is a coil-over monoshock with an adjustable remote under-seat reservoir. The bike has a front ZTL type brake and a single rear disc brake. The front and rear wheels are 17 inches, and the front and rear tires are Pirelli Diablo. The bike has a length of 1924mm, a width of 768mm, and a height of 1092mm, and a wheelbase of 1320mm with a ground clearance of 127mm. The seat height is 775mm and it has a dry weight of 179kg. The fuel capacity is 14 liters and the bike has an average fuel consumption of 5.6 L/100 km. The bike can achieve a standing quarter-mile time of 11.4 seconds and a top speed of 249 km/h. Overall, it has received positive reviews from riders.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Buell XB12R Firebolt

Year: 2010


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
Exhaust: Free breathing, 2-into-1 Buell Interactive exhaust system
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
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Belt
Frame: Aluminium frame with Uniplanar c Powertrain vibration isolation system
Rake: 21 degrees
Trail: 83 mm / 3.3″

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, 127mm wheel travel
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
Front Wheel: 3.50 x 17″
Rear Wheel: 5.50 x 17″
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17, Pirelli Diablo
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo
Dimensions: Length: 1924 mm / 75.7″ Width: 768 mm / 30.2″ Height: 1092 mm / 43.0″
Wheelbase: 1320 mm / 52.0″
Ground Clearance: 127 mm / 5.0″
Seat Height: 775 mm / 30.5″
Dry Weight: 179 kg / 395 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 14 L / 3.7 US gal
Average Fuel Consumption: 5.6 L/100 km / 17.9 km/L / 42 US mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.4 sec, 182 km/h / 113 mph
Top Speed: 249 km/h / 155 mph
Reviews: Greg Sanchez

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