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2009 Buell® Lightning® Long XB12Ss
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AMERICAN MUSCLE
The Lightning® Long XB12Ss delivers brute American performance in a light, nimble package. With stretched chassis dimensions and ergonomics, supermoto-inspired long-travel suspension, and all the performance and aggressive styling you expect from a Lightning model, you’ll never run short of adrenaline.
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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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Lightning® Long XB12Ss |
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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) @ 5,500 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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81.9 in. (2,080 mm) |
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| Width |
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29.7 in. (755 mm) |
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| Weight |
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Dry: 400 lbs. (181 kg)
GVWR: 850 lbs. (386 kg) |
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| Ground Clearance |
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5.5 in. (140 mm) |
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| Frame |
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Black aluminum with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame |
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| Wheelbase |
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53.7 in. (1,364 mm) |
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| Fuel Capacity |
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4.4 gal. (16.7 l) with 0.83 gal. (3.1 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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30.6 in. (776 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 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 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; 5.63 in. (143 mm) travel
Rear: Showa® coil-over monoshock with remote, under-seat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload; 5.63 in. (143 mm) travel |
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| BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES | |
| Brakes |
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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® T
Front: 120/70 ZR-17 58W
Rear: 180/55 ZR-17 73W |
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| Rake |
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23.1° (at steering head) |
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| Trail |
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4.7 in. (119 mm) |
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| Colors |
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Midnight Black, Cherry Bomb Translucent, Hero Blue Translucent |
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| Maximum Load |
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373 lbs. (169 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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