Buell XR9R Firebolt Sportfighter (2007)

The Buell XR9R Firebolt Sportfighter motorcycle was released in 2007 and is fitted with a 984cc, 45 degree V-twin, four-stroke engine capable of producing a maximum power output of 67.1 kW at 7500 rpm and peak torque of 97 Nm at 5500 rpm. The motorcycle features a dry sump lubrication and a tuned tri-pass resonance chamber exhaust system. It has a hollow aluminum twin-spar frame that doubles as the fuel tank, which contributes to its lightweight design. The suspension system incorporates Showa upside-down forks at the front and a Showa shock absorber at the rear, both adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping. It rolls on 6-spoke cast aluminum wheels with a black finish and is equipped with ZTL-type brakes at the front with a 6-piston fixed caliper and a ~A375 mm single sided, inside-out, stainless steel, floating rotor, while the rear has a single ~A230 mm disc with a 1 piston caliper. The motorcycle has a top speed of 210.2 km/h, and it can cover a standing quarter-mile in 12.2 seconds. Its fuel tank can hold 14 liters of fuel, with an additional 2.6 liters in reserve, and its fuel consumption average is 5.1 liters/100 km, 19.6 km/l, 46.1 US mpg. The motorcycle is also reviewed positively by Sport Rider.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Buell XR9R Firebolt

Year: 2007


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
Lubrication: Dry sump
Exhaust: Tuned tri-pass resonance chamber
Induction: DDFI fuel injection, ~A45 mm downdraft
Starting: Electric
Battery: 12V, 12Ah
Max Power: 67.1 kW / 92 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque: 97 Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 71.5 ft.lbs @ 5500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Kevlar belt

Gear Ratios: 1st 2.688 / 2nd 1.850 / 3rd 1.433 / 4th 1.181 / 5th 1.000
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
Wheels: 6-Spoke cast aluminium, Black
Front Wheel: 3.50 x 17″
Rear Wheel: 5.50 x 17″
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo T
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo T
Dimensions: Length: 1935 mm / 76.2″ Width: 715 mm / 28.2″
Wheelbase: 1320 mm / 52″
Ground Clearance: 110 mm / 4.35″
Seat Height: 775 mm / 30.5″
Dry Weight: 175 kg / 386 lbs

GVWR: 386 kg / 850 lbs
Oil Capacity: 2.4 L / 2.5 qts
Fuel Capacity: 14 L / 3.7 US gal
Fuel Reserve: 2.6 L / 0.7 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: Sport Rider

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