Buell XB12Scg Lightning

     

Make Model

Buell XB12Scg Lightning

Year

2009-10

Engine

Air cooled, 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder.

Capacity

1203
Bore x Stroke 88.9 x 96.8 mm
Compression Ratio 10.0:1

Induction

49 mm downdraft DDFI II fuel injection

Ignition  /  Starting

-  /  electric

Max Power

103 hp @ 6800 rpm

Max Torque

84 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm

Transmission  /  Drive

5 Speed  /  chain
Frame Aluminium frame with Uniplanar™ Powertrain vibration isolation system

Front Suspension

Showa inverted forks compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable, 120mm wheel travel

Rear Suspension

Showa coil-over monoshock, remote underseat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload, 127mm wheel travel

Front Brakes

ZTL type brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper, 375 mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor

Rear Brakes

Single 240mm disc 1 piston floating caliper

Front Tyre

120/70 ZR17

Rear Tyre

180/55 ZR17
Seat Height 726 mm

Dry-Weight

179 kg

Fuel Capacity 

14 Litres

 

The XB12Scg features a lowered suspension and seat for a lower center of gravity and a shorter reach to the ground with no compromise to handling or performance. Streetfighter styling and potent American V-Twin power keeps the aggression mean and low.

Buell Lightning models and the new 1125CR™ are at the core of what Buell is all about - pure performance with a broad, seamless power delivery in a stripped down, raw and aggressive package.

Each Buell model is designed utilizing the Buell Trilogy of Technology™ - chassis rigidity, centralized mass, and low unsprung weight - to produce a motorcycle which responds instantly to rider input.

Model Highlights

New Master cylinder piston seals for improved brake feel
New LED taillight
New Clear-lens front and rear turn signals
New Thin-film airbox graphics and fly cut brake logos
New Second oxygen sensor and updated EFI calibration improves fuel economy and drivability
New Pirelli Scorpion Sync tires
New Battery tender plug

• Buell ZTL2™ four-pad, eight-piston front brake
• Blacked-out engine, frame, forks and other components
• Cosmetic frame protectors
• Wide, flat-track style handlebar
• Minimal front flyscreen
• Lowered and re-shaped sculpted Streetfighter seat
• Lowered front and rear suspension
• Twin quartz halogen headlamps
• Upright, athletic riding position

Key Features

The XB12Scg features a lowered suspension and seat for a lower center of gravity and a shorter reach to the ground with no compromise to handling or performance. Streetfighter styling and potent American V-Twin power keeps the aggression mean and low.

Buell Lightning models and the new 1125CR™ are at the core of what Buell is all about – pure performance with a broad, seamless power delivery in a stripped down, raw and aggressive package.
Each Buell model is designed utilizing the Buell Trilogy of Technology™ – chassis rigidity, centralized mass, and low unsprung weight – to produce a motorcycle which responds instantly to rider input.


• Buell Thunderstorm® 1203cc air/oil/fancooled 45-degree V-Twin engine with DDFI 3 Electronic Fuel Injection ECM
• Fuel in Frame Intuitive Response Chassis
• Rigid cast-aluminum swingarm doubles as engine oil reservoir
• Eight-row oil cooler with Jiffy-tite fittings
• Goodyear® Hibrex® final drive belt with Flexten Plus technology with a constant-tension pulley for smoother on/off throttle transitions
• Underslung Buell InterActive Exhaust
• 6-spoke, cast aluminum wheels
• Steel braided brake lines
• Fully adjustable 43 mm Showa inverted fork
• Fully adjustable Showa rear shock absorber
• Adjustable hand controls
 

 

 

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