Buell Lightning XB9SX 2006
Complete specifications and details for the 2006 Buell Lightning XB9SX. This comprehensive guide includes engine specifications, dimensions, features, and performance data.
Basic Information
| Make | Buell |
|---|---|
| Model | Lightning XB9SX |
| Year | 2006 |
| Category | Naked bike |
Chassis, Suspension & Brakes
| Frame Type | Aluminum frame with Uniplanar™ Powertrain vibration isolation system |
|---|---|
| Front Brakes | Single disc |
| Front Suspension | Showa® inverted fork with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-R17 |
| Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rake | 21.0° |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc |
| Rear Suspension | Showa® Fully adjustable, coil-over monoshock with remote, underseat reservoir |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55-R17 |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 129 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Trail | 84 mm (3.3 inches) |
Other Specifications
| Color Options | Hero Blue Translucid or Kick Ash Translucid Flyscreen and Airbox, with Midnight Black front fender and chin spoiler |
|---|---|
| Comments | Also available with carburator. |
| Starter | Electric |
Engine & Transmission
| Displacement | 60.00 ccm (3.66 cubic inches) |
|---|---|
| Engine Details | V2, four-stroke |
| Power | 92.00 HP (67.2 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 94.92 Nm (9.7 kgf-m or 70.0 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM |
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
| Bore X Stroke | 88.9 x 79.4 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches) |
| Cooling System | Oil & air |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmission Type Final Drive | Belt |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate, compensated, reduced lever effort |
| Exhaust System | Mass centralized muffler mounted under the bike |
Dimensions & Capacities
| Dry Weight | 176.9 kg (390.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 14.45 litres (3.82 gallons) |
| Ground Clearance | 110 mm (4.4 inches) |
| Overall Height | 1,074 mm (42.3 inches) |
| Overall Length | 1,935 mm (76.2 inches) |
| Overall Width | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Power Weight Ratio | 0.5201 HP/kg |