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2010 Buell Ulysses XB12X

2010 Buell Ulysses XB12X

2010 Buell Ulysses XB12X

2010 Buell Ulysses XB12X

2010 Buell Ulysses XB12X

– 2010 Buell Ulysses XB12X

2010 Buell Ulysses XB12X

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

 

 

2010 Buell Ulysses XB12X – Specifications
USA MSRP: Sunfire Yellow $11,499, Midnight Black $11,499
Canada MSRP: See Local Canadian Dealer For Pricing

Dimensions1

Overall Length 85.8 in. (2,179 mm)
Seat Height, Laden 31.8 in. (808 mm)
Seat Height, Unladen 33.8 in. (859 mm)
Overall Width without mirrors 35.1 in. (892 mm)
Ground Clearance, Unladen 6.75 in. (171 mm)
Rake (Steering Head Angle) at Ride Height (degrees) 23.5
Fork Angle at Ride Height (degrees) 22
Trail at Ride Height 4.8 in. (122 mm)
Wheelbase, Unladen 54.1 in. (1,374 mm)
Fuel Capacity, Total 4.4 gal. (16.7 l)
Fuel Capacity 0.83 gal. (3.1 l)
Oil Capacity 2.5 qt. (2.4 l)
Dry Weight 425 lb. (193 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 950 lb. (431 kg)
Load Carrying Capacity 455 lb. (206 kg)

Powertrain1

Engine Thunderstorm 1203 air/oil/fan-cooled, 4-stroke, 45 degree V-twin
Displacement 73.4 cu in (1,203 cc)
Bore 3.5 in. (88.9 mm)
Stroke 3.812 in. (96.82 mm)
Peak Torque per SAE J607, North America 84 ft-lb (114 Nm)
Peak Torque RPM per SAE J607, North America 6,000
Peak Horsepower per SAE J607, North America 103 hp (77 kW)
Peak Horsepower RPM per SAE J607, North America 6,800
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Mileage per US EPA Urban Trace, CITY
Mileage per US EPA HIGHWAY Fuel Economy Test
Intake Zero-resistance airbox

DriveTrain1

Primary Drive Type Chain
Primary Drive Ratio 1.500 (57/38)
Secondary Drive Type7
Constant path, 14mm pitch aramid reinforced Hibrex(R) belt with Flexten(R) Plus technology.
Secondary Drive Member Pitch Length (# of Teeth or # of Links) 135 Teeth
Secondary Drive Ratio 2.407 (65/27)
Transmission type 5-speed, Helical gear design
Transmission Ratio, 1st 2.648
Transmission Ratio, 2nd 1.892
Transmission Ratio, 3rd 1.407
Transmission Ratio, 4th 1.166
Transmission Ratio, 5th 1
Transmission Ratio, 6th

Chassis1

Front Brake ZTL ™ Braking System
Front Rotor and Caliper Configuration 6-piston, fixed caliper. Single-sided, inside-out, floating rotor.
Front Rotor Size, OD 14.77 in. (375 mm)
Number of Front Brake Rotors 1
Rear Rotor and Caliper Configuration Single-piston, floating caliper. Fixed rotor.
Rear Brake
Rear Rotor Size, OD 9.45 in. (240 mm)
Rear Suspension Type and Configuration Fully adjustable (adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload), coil-over monoshock with remote reservoir and remote spring preload adjustment.
Front Suspension Type and Configuration Fully adjustable (adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload) inverted forks with rearward offset axle.
Front Fork Slider Tube Diameter 1.85 in. (47 mm)
Fork Lock Availability (true or false) True
Suspension Travel, Front Wheel, Along Fork Line 6.51 in. (165 mm)
Suspension Travel, Rear Wheel, Vertical 6.38 in. (162 mm)
Lean Angle at Full Suspension Compression, Soft Contact, Left (degrees)8
39°
Lean Angle at Full Suspension Compression, Soft Contact, Right (degrees)8
39°
Lean Angle at Full Suspension Compression, Hard Contact, Left (degrees)8
40°
Lean Angle at Full Suspension Compression, Hard Contact, Right (degrees)8
43°
Frame Aluminum frame with Uniplanar Powertrain vibration isolation system – Fuel in Frame
Swingarm Description Extended XB cast aluminum swingarm. Oil in swingarm.

Wheels and Tires1

Tire Brand and Model, Front Pirelli Scorpion Sync
Tire Brand and Model, Rear Pirelli Scorpion Sync
Tire Size Designator, Front 120/70 ZR-17
Tire Size Designator, Rear 180/55 ZR-17
Wheel Type, Front Reinforced outer edge, same 6-spoke, ZTL, cast aluminum.
Wheel Type, Rear Reinforced outer edge, same 6 spoke cast aluminum
Wheel Size, Front (width x dia) (in) 3.5×17
Wheel Size, Rear (width x dia) (in) 5.5×17

Electrical1

Battery Type and Specifications Sealed Lead Acid, maintenance-free, 12-volt, 12 amp-hour (per Battery Council International rating), 200 cca.
Charging System Specifications 30-amp max permanent magnet single-phase alternator with solid-state regulator (405 watts@3,000 rpm, 405 watts peak)
Starter System Specifications 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Headlamp Type and Wattages (high, low and position lamp) Twin quartz Halogen (H7) 55-watt low beam, 55-watt high beam. 5-watt position lamp.
Tail Light Wattages (stop and running) Ten segment LED tail light. Running light = 0.36 Watts. Stop light = 3.36 Watts
Turn Signal Lights Type (manual or self-canceling) and Wattage Manual canceling, 10w.
License Plate Lamp Wattage 5w

Miscellaneous1

Windscreen or Flyscreen Both. A surlyn colored flyscreen and a clear windscreen are standard on this vehicle

Warranty Term9
24 months / unlimited mileage

Colors/Finishes/Graphics1

Body Work (molded in color) Sunfire Yellow, Midnight Black
Frame Phantom Black Metallic
Wheels Magnesium Tone

U.S. MSRP
Sunfire Yellow $11,499
Midnight Black $11,499

Footnotes
1. Specifications for non-US markets might differ. Buell reserves the right to discontinue models or change specifications at any time without incurring any obligations. Vehicle specifications may vary from country to country depending on local laws. Some models are not available in certain countries.
2. Unladen, wet configuration (no rider, all fluids).
3. Laden, wet configuration (180lb. design rider, all fluids).
4. Without mirrors.
5. Oil capacity at oil change, with filter.
6. Based on tests conducted under lab conditions per U.S. EPA test procedures. Mileage will vary depending on personal riding habits, weather conditions, trip length and vehicle condition.
7. Hibrex® and Flexten® are registered trademarks of Goodyear® Technologies, Inc.
8. Bottomed-out configuration (100% suspension compression).
9. Please refer to motorcycle owner’s manual for warranty details.

 

2010 Buell Ulysses XB12X – Media/Press Releases

BUELL CONTINUES TO PUSH SPORTBIKE RIDING LIMITS

New Lightning® CityX XB12SX brings more power to the streets

EAST TROY, Wis. (July 25, 2009) – The Buell® riding experience embodies radical designs and intuitive performance that rewards uncompromising riders. From the race track to the back road, a Buell® motorcycle will take any path necessary to put its rider out front because Buell believes a deep bond between rider and machine is the essence of motorcycling.

Buell maintains its defiant stance in 2010 with a versatile line-up of motorcycles designed to inspire riders to achieve ultimate performance. For the street, the 1125CR™ café racer with new upright handlebars, and the extended XB Lightning® line-up for Europe – including the new Lightning® CityX XB12SX motorcycle – are now packing more style and power than ever. In the sportbike category, in a nod to Buell’s increasing victories and success on track, riders will see even more of Buell’s convention-breaking liquid-cooled 1125R™. For adventures that go way beyond the road, the Ulysses® XB12 range sees various upgrades make it the most exhilarating ride yet.

“The story of Buell® motorcycles shows that great things can happen with creativity, vision and hard work,” said Erik Buell, Chief Technical Officer, Buell Motorcycle Company. “A dream that started with a few of us getting our hands dirty in garages and on racetracks in the 1980s is now providing riders with quality American-built motorcycles and winning at the top levels of AMA Pro Racing.”

In 2010 Buell continues to focus on the ride with the addition of features like front brake master cylinder piston seals and rotor mountings, LED taillights and rear turn signals, oxygen sensors and tyres, as well as new graphics and bodywork. Whether it’s the 1125cc Helicon® liquid-cooled, four-stroke, fuel-injected 72-degree V-Twin engine or the 1203cc Thunderstorm™ air/oil/fan-cooled, four-stroke, fuel-injected 45-degree V-Twin engine, Buell blends original design with productive power and dynamic performance for a light and tight ride.

Always willing to challenge conventional motorcycle design with leading edge innovations like fuel in the frame, oil in the swing arm or a perimeter-mounted front brake, Buell continues to give its riders what they want in a performance sport bike. The Buell Trilogy of Technology principles of low unsprung weight, mass centralisation and chassis rigidity have long guided the Buell ruthless approach to motorcycle engineering. This approach ensures that riding a Buell motorcycle is a fully satisfying experience, whether weaving through the city streets, taking on a tight corner on the track, or tackling off road terrain.

2010 Buell Highlights
Out in the Street
For those looking for a bike with agile handling, as well as serious torque and acceleration for real urban power, MY10 sees the introduction of the new Lightning® CityX XB12SX. Receiving its debut in Europe, the XB12SX marries the sheer power of the Thunderstorm™ 1203cc V-Twin engine with Buell’s popular Lightning CityX XB9SX chassis and suspension, inspired by the needs of today’s urban rider. Delivering a whopping 104 Nm/ 77 ft lbs of torque, the bike is available in Valencia Orange Translucent & Hero Blue Translucent, both with black wheels.

Meanwhile the Lightning® CityX XB9SX, is readier than ever for a street fight, with the broad, smooth power of its Thunderstorm™ 984 V-Twin engine, wind deflectors, frame pucks, headlight grille, airbox cover X-guard and new Designer Black wheels. Features such as the upright rider position, wide Supermoto style handle bars and intuitive handling help the Lightning CityX XB9SX and XB12SX dodge through back streets and effortlessly pull away from the traffic – enabling the ultimate urban riding experience.

Buell® XB Lightning® streetfighters, powered by an air/oil/fan-cooled Thunderstorm V-Twin engine, have a ferocious look with new airbox cover graphics added to blacked-out frame, forks, engine and other components. Lightning XB models receive new oxygen sensor with updated calibration, fuel pump and sensor, front brake piston seal and LED taillight, and front and rear turn signals. The XB12Ss with supermoto-inspired long suspension has size, comfort and convenience, and the Lightning® XB12Scg road-hugging suspension for a low centre of gravity.

As a modern café racer, the Buell® 1125CR™ motorcycle is powered by a 146-hp, liquid-cooled Helicon® 1125 V-Twin engine with Buell Intuitive Response Chassis (IRC), new upright tapered aluminium streetfighter handlebar, and new graphics to deliver top sportbike handling in style. Final-drive gearing optimises acceleration and performance, along with new water pump bearing, front brake piston seals and rear wheel bearings and axle. The 1125CR will be available in Arctic White, Midnight Black or new Racing Red bodywork.

Taking it to the Track
Whether on the street or the track, Buell® sportbikes are engineered for high levels of performance and handling – providing a ride no less exhilarating than a bike built specifically for racing. This is perfectly illustrated by the Buell® 1125R™. European sport performance riders will see more of this convention-breaking, large capacity sport motorcycle in 2010. With its 72 degree liquid-cooled V-Twin 1125cc BRP-Rotax® engine – exclusively designed to Buell specifications; all-new Buell IRC (Intuitive Response Chassis) – the stiffest chassis ever offered by Buell; Quiet Zone™ aerodynamics; and fully-adjustable Showa® piggyback suspension, the 1125R™ motorcycle offers power, torque, handling and agility that takes its owner to a new level of riding experience. Available in Arctic White, Racing Red or Midnight Black bodywork and with distinctive styling that leaves many of its mechanical components exposed, the bike has a uniquely aggressive look. This is further enhanced by an athletic riding position allowing for unparalleled comfort whilst in pursuit of superior street or track performance.

On and off road
The sport-touring Buell® Ulysses® XB12XT and the versatile, all-road Ulysses® XB12X are equally exhilarating rides in the Buell Adventure Sportbike category. Both Ulysses models feature a new right-side air scoop, fan shroud, header shield, and ECM calibration that work together to reduce heat and improve rider comfort.

Light and agile on any kind of road, the Ulysses XB12X is equipped with a broad, usable Thunderstorm™ 1203cc V-Twin engine, rugged protective features like frame pucks, headlight grille and wind deflectors. The XB12X has a new blacked out Phantom Metallic frame, swingarm, and footrest supports, and triple clamps, as well as new Sunfire Yellow bodywork and smoked windscreen. The Ulysses XB12XT is ready to carve the continents on new Pirelli® Angel ST tyres with side and top cases, heated grips and a tall windscreen. Both Ulysses models feature the patented Triple Tail™ system that adjusts between three functional positions.