BUELL XB12Ss Lightning Long (2010)

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General information

Model: Buell XB12Ss Lightning Long
Year: 2010
Category: Naked bike

Engine and transmission
Displacement: 1202.88 ccm (73.40 cubic inches)
Engine type: V2
Stroke: 4
Power: 103.00 HP (75.2 kW)) @ 6800 RPM
Torque: 113.90 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 84.0 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
Compression: 10.0:1
Bore x stroke: 88.9 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel system: Injection. 49 mm down draft DDFI 3 injection
Valves per cylinder: 2
Fuel control: OHV
Starter: Electric
Cooling system: Oil & air
Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type final drive: Belt
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate, compensated

Physical measures
Dry weight: 181.0 kg (399.0 pounds)
Seat height: 843 mm (33.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length: 2,080 mm (81.9 inches)
Overall width: 754 mm (29.7 inches)
Ground clearance: 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,364 mm (53.7 inches)

Chassis and dimensions
Frame type: Black aluminium frame with Uniplanar powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame
Rake (fork angle): 23.1°
Trail: 119 mm (4.7 inches)
Front suspension: 43 mm Showa inverted forks with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Front suspension travel: 143 mm (5.6 inches)
Rear suspension: Showa coil-over monoshock with remote, under-seat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Rear suspension travel: 143 mm (5.6 inches)
Front tyre dimensions: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions: 180/55-ZR17
Front brakes: Single disc. ZTL2-type brake, 8-piston, 4 pads, fixed caliper, 375 mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor
Front brakes diameter: 375 mm (14.8 inches)
Rear brakes: Single disc. Two-piston, direct mount caliper; stainless steel, fixed rotor
Rear brakes diameter: 240 mm (9.4 inches)
Exhaust system: Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralised mounting

Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio: 0.5691 HP/kg

Other specifications
Fuel capacity: 16.65 litres (4.40 gallons)
Oil capacity: 2.40 litres (0.16 quarts)
Color options: Villain Black, Kick Ash Translucid, Cherry Bomb Red Translucid
Modifications compared to previous model: Second oxygen sensor and updated EFI calibration improves fuel economy and drivability.