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Buell XB12X Ulysses
Adventure

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Make Model |
Buell XB12X Ulysses
Adventure |
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Year |
2010 |
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Engine |
Air cooled, 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod
actuated overhead valve.
hydraulic self-adjusting lifters,
2 valve per cylinder. |
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Capacity |
1203 |
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Bore x Stroke |
88.9 x 96.8 mm |
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Compression Ratio |
10.0:1 |
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Induction |
49 mm downdraft DDFI II fuel injection |
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Ignition /
Starting |
- / electric |
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Max Power |
94 hp @ 6800 rpm |
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Max Torque |
77 ft-lb 104 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
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Clutch |
Wet, multi-plate, compensated |
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Transmission /
Drive |
5 Speed / chain |
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Gear Ratio |
1st 2.68 2nd 1.89 3rd 1.41 4th 1.14 5th 1.00 |
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Frame |
Aluminium frame with Uniplanar™ Powertrain
vibration isolation system |
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Front Suspension |
Showa® inverted fork with adjustable compression damping,
rebound damping and spring preload, 165mm wheel travel. |
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Rear Suspension |
Showa ® Fully adjustable, coil-over monoshock
with remote, underseat reservoir. 162mm wheel travel. |
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Front Brakes |
ZTL type brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper, 375
mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor |
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Rear Brakes |
Single 240mm disc 1 piston
floating caliper |
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Front Tyre |
120/70 R17 |
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Rear Tyre |
180/55 R17 |
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Seat Height |
808 mm |
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Dry-Weight |
193 kg |
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Fuel Capacity |
16.7 Litres |
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Reviews |
Motorcycle.com |

The Buell® Ulysses® XB12X is an adventure
sportbike that defies any and all limitations. Equipped with rugged protective
features, usable powerband and extended suspension travel and ground clearance,
the XB12X ready to continue even when the pavement doesn't.
Buell adventure motorcycles take intuitive handling to both paved and unpaved
roads alike. Featuring premium styling and all day comfort, the Ulysses goes
wherever you want.
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 Sunfire Yellow color choice
New Blacked-out frame, swingarm, flyscreen and footpeg supports, and triple
clamps
New Smoked windscreen
New Clear-lens front and rear turn signals
New Thin-film airbox graphics
New Second oxygen sensor and updated EFI calibration improves fuel economy and
drivability
• Buell® ZTL™ six-piston front brake
• Pirelli Scorpion Sync tires combine street-sport and off-road technology
• Long-travel suspension and enhanced ground clearance
• Dial-adjustable rear suspension pre-load
• Cosmetic frame protectors
• Supermoto-style crossbar handlebar with deflectors
• Two-piece, quick-release windscreen reduces buffeting
• Dual front fender system
• Aggressive saw-tooth pattern footpegs
• Twin quartz halogen headlamps with grille
• Three-position Triple Tail™ System functions as a passenger backrest or
luggage rack
• Underseat storage
• Functional tool kit
• 2 x 12v. power outlets
• Optional top and side cases
• Heated hand grips
• Comfortable, neutral riding position
Key Features
The Buell® Ulysses® XB12X is an adventure sportbike that defies any and all
limitations.
Equipped with rugged protective features, usable powerband and extended
suspension travel and ground clearance, the XB12X ready to continue even when
the pavement doesn’t.
Buell adventure motorcycles take intuitive handling to both paved and unpaved
roads alike.
Featuring premium styling and all day comfort, the Ulysses goes wherever you
want. 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 reinforced for off pavement use
• Steel braided brake lines
• Fully adjustable 47 mm Showa inverted fork with 6.5 inches of travel
• Fully adjustable Showa rear shock absorber
• Adjustable hand controls
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