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2009 Buell® Firebolt® XB12R
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RAZOR SHARP
There was a time when the sportbike world was defined by a very narrow, very uniform set of rules. Buell ignored all of it with the creation of the Firebolt® XB12R. It redefines what a frame should be, what a front brake should be and what a sporting engine should be. This is a motorcycle for riders that value the light weight and razor sharp agility of a sportbike, but crave the look, sound and feel of an air-cooled, 45-degree V-twin. Its torque-rich powerplant, intuitive handling and proven reliability make it a potent canyon carver. So much for convention.
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Manufacturer |
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Buell® |
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| Model Year |
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2009 |
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| Model |
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Firebolt® XB12R |
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| MSRP |
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$9,995.00*
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| ENGINE | |
| Engine |
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Thunderstorm®, 4-stroke, 45° V-twin, OHV, 2-valves per cylinder, self-adjusting |
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| Gross Horsepower |
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103 hp @ 6,800 rpm |
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| Displacement |
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73.4 ci (1,203 cc) |
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| Bore x Stroke |
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3.5 x 3.812 in. (88.9 x 96.82 mm) |
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| Torque |
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84 ft. lbs. (113.9 Nm) @ 6,500 rpm |
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| Compression Ratio |
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10:1 |
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| Fuel System |
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49 mm down-draft DDFI III fuel injection |
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| Starting |
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1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement |
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| MPG Rating |
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65 highway (3.6 l / 100 km) / 48 city (4.9 l / 100 km) |
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| Clutch |
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Wet, multi-plate, compensated |
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| Cooling |
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Air / oil / fan |
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| Exhaust |
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Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralized mounting |
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| DIMENSIONS | |
| Length |
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76.2 in. (1,935 mm) |
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| Width |
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28.1 in. (715 mm) |
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| Weight |
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Dry: 395 lbs. (179 kg)
GVWR: 850 lbs. (386 kg) |
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| Ground Clearance |
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4.35 in. (110 mm) |
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| Frame |
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Aluminum with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame |
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| Wheelbase |
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52 in. (1,320 mm) |
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| Fuel Capacity |
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3.8 gal. (14.5 l) with 0.75 gal. (2.8 l) reserve |
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| Oil Capacity |
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2.5 qt. (2.4 l) |
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| Seat Height |
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30.5 in. (775 mm) |
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| DRIVETRAIN | |
| Transmission |
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5-speed, helical gear |
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| Primary Drive |
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Chain, 1.500:1 (57/38) ratio |
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| Final Drive |
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Constant path, 14 mm pitch aramid-reinforced Veyance Hibrex® belt with Flexten® Plus technology, 2.407:1 (65/27) ratio |
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| Suspension |
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Front: 43 mm Showa® inverted forks with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload; 4.72 in. (120 mm) travel
Rear: Showa® coil-over monoshock with remote, under-seat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload; 5 in. (129 mm) travel |
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| BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES | |
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Front: ZTL-2™, 8-piston, fixed caliper, 375 mm 1-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor
Rear: 1-piston, floating caliper, 240 mm stainless steel, fixed rotor |
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| Tires/Wheels |
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Type: Pirelli® Diablo® Corsa III
Front: 120/70 ZR-17
Rear: 180/55 ZR-17 |
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| Rake |
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21° (at steering head) |
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| Trail |
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3.3 in. (83 mm) |
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| Colors |
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Midnight Black, Arctic White |
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| Maximum Load |
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379 lbs. (172 kg) |
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Photos may show optional equipment
*Price, if shown, is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) and does not include government fees, taxes, dealer vehicle freight/preparation, dealer document preparation charges or any finance charges (if applicable). MSRP and/or final actual sales price will vary depending on options or accessories selected. |
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Our Buell Racing Team for 2008!
From l-r; Jeff Dixon, Ernie Snair, Mario Vindeni and Pat McGinley Thank you to our Buell racing sponsors, Glendale HD, Sanitec Industries, Pride Printing, Milwaukee Tools, Tomahawk Tire, Bell Helmets, Lyndall Racing Brakes, Catalyst Racing and AIP. See you at Willow Springs the third Sunday of every month, starting in February! 
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