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BUELL XB12Ss Lightning Long (2010)
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The Lightning Long XB12Ss delivers true classic American brute performance and the bold, edgy look of the original Lightning XB12S, with stretched chassis dimensions and ergonomics for more size, comfort and convenience. Supermoto-inspired long-travel suspension, aggressive streetfighter styling and American V-Twin muscle earn top marks for handling.
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
• Extended swingarm
• Cosmetic frame protectors
• Wide, flat-track style handlebar
• Minimal front flyscreen
• Sculpted Streetfighter seat
• Twin quartz halogen headlamps
• Upright, athletic riding position
Key Features
The Lightning Long XB12Ss delivers true classic American brute performance and the bold, edgy look of the original Lightning XB12S, with stretched chassis dimensions and ergonomics for more size, comfort and convenience.
Supermoto-inspired long-travel suspension, aggressive streetfighter styling and American V-Twin muscle earn top marks for handling.
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
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
• Extended swingarm
• Cosmetic frame protectors
• Wide, flat-track style handlebar
• Minimal front flyscreen
• Sculpted Streetfighter seat
• Twin quartz halogen headlamps
• Upright, athletic riding position
Key Features
The Lightning Long XB12Ss delivers true classic American brute performance and the bold, edgy look of the original Lightning XB12S, with stretched chassis dimensions and ergonomics for more size, comfort and convenience.
Supermoto-inspired long-travel suspension, aggressive streetfighter styling and American V-Twin muscle earn top marks for handling.
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
Specifications
Dimensions
Overall Length2 81.9 in. (2,080 mm)
Seat Height, Laden3 30.6 in. (777 mm)
Seat Height, Unladen 33.2 in. (843 mm)
Overall Width without mirrors4 29.7 in. (754 mm)
Ground Clearance, Unladen2 5.5 in. (140 mm)
Rake (Steering Head Angle) at Ride Height (degrees) 23.1
Fork Angle at Ride Height (degrees) 21.6
Trail at Ride Height 4.7 in. (119 mm)
Wheelbase, Unladen 53.7 in. (1,364 mm)
Fuel Capacity, Total 4.4 gal. (16.7 l)
Fuel Capacity 0.83 gal. (3.1 l)
Oil Capacity5 2.5 qt. (2.4 l)
Dry Weight 400 lb. (181 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 850 lb. (386 kg)
Load Carrying Capacity 373 lb. (169 kg)
Powertrain
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, CITY6 48 mpg (4.9 l/100 km)
Mileage per US EPA HIGHWAY Fuel Economy Test6 65 mpg (3.6 l/100 km)
Intake Zero-resistance airbox
DriveTrain
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
Chassis
Front Brake ZTL-2 (tm) Braking System
Front Rotor and Caliper Configuration 8-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, underseat reservoir.
Front Suspension Type and Configuration Fully adjustable (adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload) inverted forks.
Front Fork Slider Tube Diameter 1.69 in. (42.9 mm)
Fork Lock Availability (true or false) True
Suspension Travel, Front Wheel, Along Fork Line 5.63 in. (143 mm)
Suspension Travel, Rear Wheel, Vertical 5.63 in. (143 mm)
Lean Angle at Full Suspension Compression, Soft Contact, Left (degrees)8
44°
Lean Angle at Full Suspension Compression, Soft Contact, Right (degrees)8
44°
Lean Angle at Full Suspension Compression, Hard Contact, Left (degrees)8
46°
Lean Angle at Full Suspension Compression, Hard Contact, Right (degrees)8
53°
Frame Aluminum frame with Uniplanar Powertrain vibration isolation system - Fuel in Frame
Swingarm Description Extended XB cast aluminum swingarm. Oil in swingarm.
Wheels and Tires
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 6-spoke, ZTL, cast aluminum front wheel.
Wheel Type, Rear 6-spoke, cast-aluminum rear wheel.
Wheel Size, Front (width x dia) (in) 3.5x17
Wheel Size, Rear (width x dia) (in) 5.5x17
Electrical
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) .55W for tail light, 5W for stop light
Turn Signal Lights Type (manual or self-canceling) and Wattage Manual canceling, 10w.
License Plate Lamp Wattage 5w
Miscellaneous
Windscreen or Flyscreen Flyscreen
Warranty Term
24 months / unlimited mileage
Colors/Finishes/Graphics:
Body Work (molded in color) Cherry Bomb Red Translucent; Kick Ash Translucent; Midnight Black
Frame Phantom Metallic
Wheels Villain Black
U.S. MSRP
Cherry Bomb Translucid $10,799
Kick Ash Translucid $10,799
Midnight Black $10,299
Dimensions
Overall Length2 81.9 in. (2,080 mm)
Seat Height, Laden3 30.6 in. (777 mm)
Seat Height, Unladen 33.2 in. (843 mm)
Overall Width without mirrors4 29.7 in. (754 mm)
Ground Clearance, Unladen2 5.5 in. (140 mm)
Rake (Steering Head Angle) at Ride Height (degrees) 23.1
Fork Angle at Ride Height (degrees) 21.6
Trail at Ride Height 4.7 in. (119 mm)
Wheelbase, Unladen 53.7 in. (1,364 mm)
Fuel Capacity, Total 4.4 gal. (16.7 l)
Fuel Capacity 0.83 gal. (3.1 l)
Oil Capacity5 2.5 qt. (2.4 l)
Dry Weight 400 lb. (181 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 850 lb. (386 kg)
Load Carrying Capacity 373 lb. (169 kg)
Powertrain
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, CITY6 48 mpg (4.9 l/100 km)
Mileage per US EPA HIGHWAY Fuel Economy Test6 65 mpg (3.6 l/100 km)
Intake Zero-resistance airbox
DriveTrain
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
Chassis
Front Brake ZTL-2 (tm) Braking System
Front Rotor and Caliper Configuration 8-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, underseat reservoir.
Front Suspension Type and Configuration Fully adjustable (adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload) inverted forks.
Front Fork Slider Tube Diameter 1.69 in. (42.9 mm)
Fork Lock Availability (true or false) True
Suspension Travel, Front Wheel, Along Fork Line 5.63 in. (143 mm)
Suspension Travel, Rear Wheel, Vertical 5.63 in. (143 mm)
Lean Angle at Full Suspension Compression, Soft Contact, Left (degrees)8
44°
Lean Angle at Full Suspension Compression, Soft Contact, Right (degrees)8
44°
Lean Angle at Full Suspension Compression, Hard Contact, Left (degrees)8
46°
Lean Angle at Full Suspension Compression, Hard Contact, Right (degrees)8
53°
Frame Aluminum frame with Uniplanar Powertrain vibration isolation system - Fuel in Frame
Swingarm Description Extended XB cast aluminum swingarm. Oil in swingarm.
Wheels and Tires
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 6-spoke, ZTL, cast aluminum front wheel.
Wheel Type, Rear 6-spoke, cast-aluminum rear wheel.
Wheel Size, Front (width x dia) (in) 3.5x17
Wheel Size, Rear (width x dia) (in) 5.5x17
Electrical
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) .55W for tail light, 5W for stop light
Turn Signal Lights Type (manual or self-canceling) and Wattage Manual canceling, 10w.
License Plate Lamp Wattage 5w
Miscellaneous
Windscreen or Flyscreen Flyscreen
Warranty Term
24 months / unlimited mileage
Colors/Finishes/Graphics:
Body Work (molded in color) Cherry Bomb Red Translucent; Kick Ash Translucent; Midnight Black
Frame Phantom Metallic
Wheels Villain Black
U.S. MSRP
Cherry Bomb Translucid $10,799
Kick Ash Translucid $10,799
Midnight Black $10,299
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