Buell XB9SX Lightning 2010
Complete specifications and details for the 2010 Buell XB9SX Lightning. This comprehensive guide includes engine specifications, dimensions, features, and performance data.

Basic Information
Make | Buell |
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Model | XB9SX Lightning |
Year | 2010 |
Category | Naked bike |
Chassis, Suspension & Brakes
Frame Type | Black aluminium frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame |
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Front Brakes | Single disc. ZTL™ brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper; 375 mm, single-sided, inside-out, stainless steel, floating rotor |
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 | 21.0° |
Rear Brakes | Single disc. Two-piston, direct mount caliper; stainless steel, fixed rotor |
Rear Brakes Diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
Rear Suspension | Showa coil-over monoshock with remote, under-seat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload |
Rear Tyre | 180/55-ZR17 |
Rear Wheel Travel | 129 mm (5.1 inches) |
Trail | 84 mm (3.3 inches) |
Other Specifications
Color Options | Cherry Bomb Red Translucid, Kick Ash Translucid |
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Modifications Compared To Previous Model | Second oxygen sensor and updated EFI calibration improves fuel economy and drivability. |
Starter | Electric |
Engine & Transmission
Displacement | 983.28 ccm (60.00 cubic inches) |
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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) |
Valves Per Cylinder | 2 |
Fuel System | Injection. 45 mm down draft DDFI 3 injection |
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-centralised mounting |
Dimensions & Capacities
Dry Weight | 177.0 kg (390.2 pounds) |
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Fuel Capacity | 14.45 litres (3.82 gallons) |
Ground Clearance | 110 mm (4.4 inches) |
Oil Capacity | 2.40 litres (0.16 quarts) |
Overall Length | 1,935 mm (76.2 inches) |
Overall Width | 754 mm (29.7 inches) |
Power Weight Ratio | 0.5198 HP/kg |
Seat Height | 765 mm (30.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |