Buell Firebolt XB12R 2009

Complete specifications and details for the 2009 Buell Firebolt XB12R. This comprehensive guide includes engine specifications, dimensions, features, and performance data.

Buell Firebolt XB12R 2009

Basic Information

MakeBuell
ModelFirebolt XB12R
Year2009
CategoryNaked bike

Chassis, Suspension & Brakes

Frame TypeAluminum frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame
Front BrakesSingle disc. ZTL2-type brake, 8-piston, 4 pads, fixed caliper, single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor
Front Suspension43 mm Showa inverted forks with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Front Wheel Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rake21.0°
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Two-piston, direct mount caliper; stainless steel, fixed rotor
Rear Brakes Diameter240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear SuspensionShowa coil-over monoshock with remote, under-seat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Rear Wheel Travel127 mm (5.0 inches)

Other Specifications

Color OptionsMidnight Black, Arctic White
StarterElectric

Engine & Transmission

Displacement1202.88 ccm (73.40 cubic inches)
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power103.00 HP (75.2 kW)) @ 6800 RPM
Torque113.90 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 84.0 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Compression10.0:1
Bore X Stroke88.9 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches)
Valves Per Cylinder2
Fuel SystemInjection. 49 mm down draft DDFI III fuel injection
Cooling SystemOil & air
Gearbox5-speed
Transmission Type Final DriveBelt
ClutchWet, multi-plate, compensated
Fuel Consumption4.12 litres/100 km (24.3 km/l or 57.09 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases95.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Exhaust SystemTuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralized mounting

Dimensions & Capacities

Fuel Capacity14.45 litres (3.82 gallons)
Ground Clearance110 mm (4.4 inches)
Overall Length1,935 mm (76.2 inches)
Overall Width714 mm (28.1 inches)