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2004 Buell Lightning XB9S
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MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS
Manufacturer – Make – Model – Year: Buell Lightning XB9S 2004
Motorcycle Style: Standard
ENGINE SPECS
Engine Type: 984 cc, 4-Stroke, Air Cooled, V-Twin
Engine Bore and Stroke: 88.9 mm x 79.4 mm
Compression Ratio: 10:1
Valves OHV, self adjusting, 2 valves/cylinder
Carburetion: 45 mm downdraft DDFI fuel injection
Claimed Horsepower: 92 hp (68.6 kW) @ 7400 rpm
Maximum Torque: 92 Nm (67.9 ft. lbs) @ 5500 rpm
Type of Lubrication: Dry sump
Clutch System: Wet, multi-plate, compensated
Transmission type: 5 speed
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.688, 2nd 1.850, 3th 1.433, 4th 1.181, 5th 1.000
Primary Drive Ratio: 1.676:1 (57/34)
Final Drive: Belt, Constant path; 14mm pitch aramid reinforced, Hibrex® belt w/ Flexten® Plus technology; 2.407:1 (65/27)
Starting: Electronic
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame Type: Aluminum frame w/ Uniplanar® Claimed Horsepower: train vibration isolation system – Fuel in Frame
Suspension – Front: Showa® inverted fork with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload, 120 mm travel
Suspension – Rear: Showa shock absorber with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload, 127 mm travel
Front Fork – Rake & Trail Angles: 21 / 83 mm (3.3 inches)
MISCELLANEOUS SPECS
Rim Type: 6-spoke, cast aluminum; Stardust Silver
Front wheel 3.5X17
Rear wheel 5.5X17
Tire – Front: 120/70-17
Tire – Rear: 180/55-17
Brakes – Front: single 375 mm disc with 6-piston calipers
Brakes – Rear: single 240 mm disc with 1-piston calipers
DIMENSIONS
Overall – Length: 1935 mm (76.2 inches)
Overall – Width: 755 mm (29.7 inches)
Overall – Height: 1075 mm (42.3 inches)
Seat Height: 765 mm (30.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1320 mm (52 inches)
Ground clearance 127 mm (5 inches)
Fuel Capacity: 14 l (3.7 Gal) – 2.6 l
Dry Weight (without fluids): 175 kg (385.8 pounds)