Buell Lightning XB12STT 2008
Complete specifications and details for the 2008 Buell Lightning XB12STT. This comprehensive guide includes engine specifications, dimensions, features, and performance data.

Basic Information
Make | Buell |
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Model | Lightning XB12STT |
Year | 2008 |
Category | Naked bike |
Chassis, Suspension & Brakes
Frame Type | Aluminum frame with Uniplanar |
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Front Brakes | Single disc |
Front Suspension | 43 mm Showa inverted forks with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload |
Front Tyre | 120/70-ZR17 |
Front Wheel Travel | 143 mm (5.6 inches) |
Rake | 23.1° |
Rear Brakes | Single disc |
Rear Suspension | Showa coil-over monoshock with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload |
Rear Tyre | 180/55-ZR17 |
Rear Wheel Travel | 143 mm (5.6 inches) |
Other Specifications
Color Options | Barricade Orange, Arctic White |
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Engine & Transmission
Displacement | 1202.88 ccm (73.40 cubic inches) |
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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. 49 mm down draft DDFI III fuel injection |
Lubrication System | Dry sump |
Cooling System | Oil & air |
Gearbox | 5-speed |
Transmission Type Final Drive | Belt |
Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, compensated, reduced lever effort |
Exhaust System | Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralized mounting |
Dimensions & Capacities
Dry Weight | 181.4 kg (400.0 pounds) |
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Ground Clearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
Overall Length | 2,080 mm (81.9 inches) |
Overall Width | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
Power Weight Ratio | 0.5677 HP/kg |