Buell Lightning XB12Ss 2008
Complete specifications and details for the 2008 Buell Lightning XB12Ss. This comprehensive guide includes engine specifications, dimensions, features, and performance data.
Basic Information
| Make | Buell |
|---|---|
| Model | Lightning XB12Ss |
| Year | 2008 |
| Category | Naked bike |
Chassis, Suspension & Brakes
| Frame Type | Aluminum frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame |
|---|---|
| Front Brakes | Single disc |
| Front Brakes Diameter | 375 mm (14.8 inches) |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm Showa inverted forks with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rake | 23.5° |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes Diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Showa coil-over monoshock with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 126 mm (5.0 inches) |
Other Specifications
| Color Options | Cherry Bomb Translucid (New), Valencia Orange Translucid (New), Midnight Black |
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Engine & Transmission
| Displacement | 1202.88 ccm (73.40 cubic inches) |
|---|---|
| Engine Details | V2, four-stroke |
| Power | 103.00 HP (75.2 kW)) @ 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 113.90 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 84.0 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM |
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel System | Injection |
| Lubrication System | Dry-sump |
| Cooling System | Oil & air |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmission Type Final Drive | Belt |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, compensated |
| Exhaust System | Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with mass-centralized mounting |
Dimensions & Capacities
| Dry Weight | 181.4 kg (400.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 16.65 litres (4.40 gallons) |
| Ground Clearance | 118 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Overall Length | 2,070 mm (81.5 inches) |
| Overall Width | 754 mm (29.7 inches) |
| Power Weight Ratio | 0.5677 HP/kg |