Buell Lightning® XB12Scg

All the exceptional handling characteristics of the original Lightning® packaged in a streetfighter that boasts an even lower center of gravity

2008 Buell Lightning® XB12Scg
Category: Naked Bike / Streetfighter

Specifications:

Engine
Type: Air/oil/fan-cooled 1203cc Thunderstorm® V-Twin
Valve Train: OHV, two valves per cylinder, self-adjusting
Bore x Stroke: 88.90 mm x 96.82 mm
Displacement: 1203 cc (73.4 cu. in.)
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Fuel Delivery: 49 mm down draft DDFI III fuel injection
Intake: Zero-resistance airbox
Exhaust: Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralized mounting
Torque: 114 NM @ 6000 RPM (84 ft. lbs. @ 6000 RPM)
Horsepower: 103 HP @ 6800 RPM
Lubrication: Dry-sump
Oil Capacity: 2.4 L
Oil Filtration: Screw-on disposable element

Drivetrain
Primary Drive: Chain, 1.500:1 (57/3 ratio
Final Drive: Constant path, 14 mm pitch aramid-reinforced Goodyear® Hibrex® belt with Flexten® Plus technology, 2.407:1 (65/27) ratio
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate, compensated
Transmission: 5-speed, helical gear
Overall Ratio:
1st: 2.648
2nd: 1.892
3rd: 1.407
4th: 1.166
5th: 1.000

Chassis
Frame: Aluminum frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame
Front Fork: 41 mm Showa® inverted forks with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Rear Shock: Showa® coil-over monoshock with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Wheels:
Color: Cherry Bomb Translucent or Designer Black Powdercoat
Front: 6-spoke, ZTL™ cast aluminum, 17 in. (432 mm) diameter, 3.5 in. (89 mm) width
Rear: 6-spoke, cast aluminum, 17 in. (432 mm) diameter, 5.5 in. (140 mm) width
Brakes:
Front: ZTL™-type brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper, 375 mm, single-sided, inside-out, stainless steel, floating rotor
Rear: Single piston, floating caliper; 240 mm stainless steel, fixed rotor
Suspension Travel:
Front: 79 mm
Rear: 128 mm

Dimensions
Overall Length: 1923 mm
Overall Width: 755 mm
Seat Height: 726 mm
Ground Clearance: 90 mm
Rake (at Steering Head): 21.0°
Fork Angle: 21.0°
Lean Angle:
Soft Contact, Right: 42°
Soft Contact, Left: 42°
Hard Contact, Right: 50°
Hard Contact, Left: 48°
Trail: 83 mm
Wheelbase: 1320 mm
Tires:
Type: Pirelli®
Front: Diablo T, 120/70 ZR-17
Rear: Diablo T, 180/55 ZR-17
Fuel Capacity: 14.5 L (3.82 gal.)
Reserve Fuel Capacity: 2.8 L (0.75 gal.)
MPG (EPA urban/highway test):
Urban: 48 MPG (4.9 L/100 km)
Highway: 65 MPG (3.6 L/100 km)
Weight:
Dry Weight: 179 kg
Gross Rating: 386 kg
Load Capacity: 177 kg

Electrical
Battery: Sealed lead acid, maintenance-free, 12V, 12 amp/hour, 200 cca
Charging: 30-amp, permanent magnet, single-phase alternator with solid-state regulator (405W @3000 rpm, 405W peak)
Starting: 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights:
Headlamps Type: Twin Quartz Halogen
Headlamps Description: 55-watt low beam, 55-watt high beam
Tail/Stop Lights: 5W/21W
Turn Signal Lights: 10W manual canceling
License Plate Light: 5W

Styling/Convenience
Instruments: Electronic speedometer, tachometer, odometer; dual resettable tripmeter; high beam, neutral, oil, low fuel (plus, odometer shows miles traveled on reserve), turn signal and engine diagnostic indicator lamps; clock

Buell Firebolt® XB12R

Powered by a 1203 cc Thunderstorm® air/oil/fan-cooled, fuel-injected 45° V-Twin, this is the motorcycle for riders who demand a premium-styled sportfighter with the perfect balance of horsepower and torque.

2008 Buell Firebolt® XB12R
Category: Super Sport

Specifications:

Engine
Type: Air/oil/fan-cooled 1203cc Thunderstorm® V-Twin
Valve Train: OHV, two valves per cylinder, self-adjusting
Bore x Stroke: 88.90 mm x 96.82 mm
Displacement: 1203 cc (73.4 cu. in.)
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Fuel Delivery: 49 mm down draft DDFI III fuel injection
Intake: Zero-resistance airbox
Exhaust: Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralized mounting
Torque: 114 NM @ 6000 RPM (84 ft. lbs. @ 6000 RPM)
Horsepower: 103 HP @ 6800 RPM
Lubrication: Dry-sump
Oil Capacity: 2.4 L
Oil Filtration: Screw-on disposable element

Drivetrain
Primary Drive: Chain, 1.500:1 (57/3 ratio
Final Drive: Constant path, 14 mm pitch aramid-reinforced Goodyear® Hibrex® belt with Flexten® Plus technology, 2.407:1 (65/27) ratio
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate, compensated, reduced lever effort
Transmission: 5-speed, helical gear
Overall Ratio:
1st: 2.648
2nd: 1.892
3rd: 1.407
4th: 1.166
5th: 1.000

Chassis
Frame: Aluminum frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame
Front Fork: 43 mm Showa® inverted forks with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Rear Shock: Showa® coil-over monoshock with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Wheels:
Color: Cherry Bomb Translucent or Hero Blue Translucent (New)
Front: 6-spoke, ZTL™ cast aluminum, 17 in. (432 mm) diameter, 3.5 in. (89 mm) width
Rear 6-spoke, cast aluminum, 17 in. (432 mm) diameter, 5.5 in. (140 mm) width
Brakes:
Front: ZTL™-type brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper, 375 mm single sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor
Rear: Single piston, floating caliper; 240 mm stainless steel, fixed rotor
Suspension Travel:
Front: 120 mm
Rear: 127 mm

Dimensions
Overall Length: 1935 mm
Overall Width: 715 mm
Seat Height: 775 mm
Ground Clearance: 110 mm
Rake (at Steering Head): 21.0°
Fork Angle: 21.0°
Lean Angle:
Soft Contact, Right: 47°
Soft Contact, Left: 47°
Hard Contact, Right: 50°
Hard Contact, Left: 48°
Trail: 83 mm
Wheelbase: 1320 mm
Tires:
Type: Pirelli®
Front: Diablo T, 120/70 ZR-17
Rear: Diablo T, 180/55 ZR-17
Fuel Capacity: 14.5 L (3.82 gal.)
Reserve Fuel Capacity: 2.8 L (0.75 gal.)
MPG (EPA urban/highway test):
Urban: 48 MPG (4.9 L/100 km)
Highway: 65 MPG (3.6 L/100 km)
Weight:
Dry Weight: 179 kg
Gross Rating: 386 kg
Load Capacity: 177 kg

Electrical
Battery: Sealed lead acid, maintenance-free, 12V, 12 amp/hour, 200 cca
Charging: 30-amp max permanent magnet single-phase alternator with solid-state regulator (405 watts@3,000 rpm, 405 watts peak)
Starting: 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights:
Headlamps Type: Twin projector beam
Headlamps Description: 55-watt low beam, 55-watt high beam
Tail/Stop Lights: 5W/21W
Turn Signal Lights: 10W manual canceling
License Plate Light: 5W

Styling/Convenience
Instruments: Electronic speedometer, tachometer, odometer; dual resettable tripmeter; high beam, neutral, oil, low fuel (plus, odometer shows miles traveled on reserve), turn signal and engine diagnostic indicator lamps; clock

Buell Lightning® XB12STT

Blending the hard-core attitude of a streetfighter with the agility and style of supermoto, this defiant urban assault machine is the ultimate in moto self-expression. It features a 1203 cc Thunderstorm® air/oil/fan-cooled, fuel-injected 45° V-Twin that’s perfectly suited for aggressive riding.

2008 Buell Lightning® XB12STT
Category: Naked Bike / Streetfighter

Specifications:

Engine
Type: Air/oil/fan-cooled 1203cc Thunderstorm® V-Twin
Valve train: OHV, two valves per cylinder, self-adjusting
Bore x Stroke: 88.90 mm x 96.82 mm
Displacement: 1203 cc (73.4 cu. in.)
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Fuel Delivery: 49 mm down draft DDFI III fuel injection
Intake: Zero-resistance airbox
Exhaust: Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralized mounting
Torque: 114 NM @ 6000 RPM (84 ft. lbs. @ 6000 RPM)
Horsepower: 103 HP @ 6800 RPM
Lubrication: Dry-sump
Oil Capacity: 2.4 L
Oil Filtration: Screw-on disposable element

Drivetrain
Primary Drive: Chain, 1.500:1 (57/3 ratio
Final Drive: Constant path, 14 mm pitch aramid-reinforced Goodyear® Hibrex® belt with Flexten® Plus technology, 2.407:1 (65/27) ratio
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate, compensated, reduced lever effort
Transmission: 5-speed, helical gear
Overall Ratio:
1st: 2.648
2nd: 1.892
3rd: 1.407
4th: 1.166
5th: 1.000

Chassis
Frame: Aluminum frame with Uniplanartm powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame
Front Fork: 43 mm Showa® inverted forks with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Rear Shock: Showa® coil-over monoshock with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Wheels:
Color: Designer Black Powdercoat
Front: 6-spoke, ZTLtm cast aluminum, 17 in. (432 mm) diameter, 3.5 in. (89 mm) width
Rear: 6-spoke, cast aluminum, 17 in. (432 mm) diameter, 5.5 in. (140 mm) width
Brakes:
Front: ZTLtm-type brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper, 375 mm single sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor
Rear: Single piston, floating caliper; 240 mm stainless steel, fixed rotor
Suspension Travel:
Front: 143 mm
Rear: 143 mm

Dimensions
Overall Length: 2080 mm
Overall Width: 820 mm
Seat height: 798 mm
Ground Clearance: 140 mm
Rake (at Steering Head): 23.1°
Fork Angle: 21.6°
Lean Angle:
Soft Contact, Right: 44°
Soft Contact, Left: 44°
Hard Contact, Right: 53°
Hard Contact, Left: 46°
Trail: 119 mm
Wheelbase: 1372 mm
Tires:
Type: Pirelli®
Front: Scorpion Sync, 120/70 ZR-17
Rear: Scorpion Sync, 180/55 ZR-17
Fuel Capacity: 16.7 L (4.40 gal.)
Reserve Fuel Capacity: 3.1 L (0.83 gal.)
MPG (EPA urban/highway test):
Urban: 48 MPG (4.9 L/100km)
Highway: 65 MPG (3.6 L/100km)
Weight:
Dry Weight: 181 kg
Gross Rating: 386 kg
Load Capacity: 172 kg

Electrical
Battery: Sealed lead acid, maintenance-free, 12V, 12 amp/hour, 200 cca
Charging: 30-amp, permanent magnet, single-phase alternator with solid-state regulator (405W @3000 rpm, 405W peak)
Starting: 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights:
Headlamps Type: Twin Quartz Halogen
Headlamps Description: 55-watt low beam, 55-watt high beam
Tail/Stop Lights: 5W/21W
Turn Signal Lights: 10W manual canceling
License Plate Light: 5W

Styling/Convenience
Instruments: Electronic speedometer, tachometer, odometer; dual resettable tripmeter; high beam, neutral, oil, low fuel (plus, odometer shows miles traveled on reserve), turn signal and engine diagnostic indicator lamps; clock

Tiff of the Twins : KTM RC8 vs Ducati 1098 vs Buell 1125R

Buell 1125R vs KTM RC8 vs Ducati 1098!

Moto Revue recently pitted three twin-cylinder sportsbikes – KTM RC8 1190, Ducati 1098 and Buell 1125R – against each other, and while you’ll have to buy the mag for the full story, here are a few quick impressions.

The Ducati 1098, with its hard saddle, stiff suspension and very racer-centric ergonomics, is the least comfortable of the three bikes here. The RC8, with its adjustable ergos, and the 1125R, with its softer suspension, are more suited for longer journeys.

The KTM runs it close, but we think the 1098 still looks the best...

The RC8 steers very precisely, while the 1098, more physical to ride, feels more rigid and stable. Compared to the other two, the Buell feels less confidence-inspiring in the curves. The 1125R also displays inconsistent fit and finish, and build quality is poor for some parts.

Of course, the Buell is also the cheapest of the three bikes here, retailing at 12,695 euros, while the KTM is available for 16,250 euros and the Ducati for 17,350 euros.

Buell 1125R Redefines the Sportbike Riding Experience

The Buell Motorcycle Company is set to break the convention of the superbike category with the Buell 1125R; an all-new, liter-class motorcycle that delivers an artful balance of street and track performance.

Rooted in the core design principles and character that have defined Buell motorcycles for 25 years, the 1125R offers power, handling and agility that will take its owner to a new level of riding experience. The Buell 1125R joins the XB and Blast as a third and distinct Buell motorcycle platform. The Buell 1125R is expected to arrive in Buell dealerships in late 2007.

"We designed the 1125R from the rider down," said Erik Buell, chairman and chief technical officer at Buell Motorcycle Company. "The 1125R takes Buell to a new level of performance, while continuing to embrace the fundamental Buell principals of motorcycle design and offering a great motorcycle riding experience."

The Buell 1125R riding experience derives not just from its power, but from a carefully considered combination of engine performance, precise-and-agile handling, advanced aerodynamics, and superior rider environment and control, all packaged with distinctive styling that leaves many of the motorcycle's mechanical components exposed.

New V-Twin Muscle

The Buell 1125R Helicon engine is a new 1125cc DOHC V-Twin, the first liquid-cooled engine to power a street-legal Buell motorcycle. This compact, 72-degree engine is the result of a collaboration between Buell and BRP-Rotax, a leader in the development and manufacture of advanced engines for recreational products. The Helicon engine was designed to Buell specifications and is exclusive to Buell. It will be manufactured in Austria by BRP-Rotax. The most-powerful street-legal engine ever offered by Buell, the Helicon engine is rated at 146 crankshaft horsepower, and is designed to deliver optimized usable power, with a broad powerband across its 10500 rpm range. Its V-Twin design retains the styling and character that has always defined the Buell riding experience.

The engine is cradled in a new Buell Intuitive Response Chassis (IRC) with massive, rigid aluminum spars that double as the fuel reservoir. The new 1125R sticks to the three tenants of the Buell Trilogy of Technology -- chassis rigidity, low unsprung weight and mass centralization -- to deliver race-inspired agility and handling. The all-new front fairing and radiator cowling was developed using the latest computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models to provide superior aerodynamics, rider comfort, and efficient air flow to longitudinal radiators and a ram-air intake system.

The front wheel is supported by 47 mm inverted forks. A new Buell ZTL2 front brake features an eight-piston caliper based on the brake developed for the Buell XBRR racing motorcycle. A smooth-shifting six-speed transmission is mated to a new HVA (Hydraulic Vacuum Assist) Slipper Action clutch that uses engine vacuum to boost clutch-lever action and to provide a "slipper" effect when the engine is down-shifted at speed. A new underslung muffler has dual brushed stainless steel outlets.

The Buell 1125R offers an athletic riding position. Quiet Zone aerodynamics are achieved by managing air flow around the rider for enhanced performance and comfort. The toe levers on both the brake and shift foot controls are adjustable to match rider foot size. The instrument cluster features a large analog tachometer and a digital speedometer, plus an Onboard Diagnostic Information System (O.D.I.S.) screen and other interactive features. The fairing shape is inspired by the Buell XBRR and features six-bulb headlamps. LED turn signals are integrated into the mirror housings.

The Buell 1125R is available with Midnight Black bodywork, Diamond Blue wheels, Diamond Blue frame and swingarm, and Fusion Bronze engine trim