BUELL LIGHTNING SERIES BRINGS STREETFIGHTER ATTITUDE IN 2007
New Pirelli Tires Improve Performance, Translucid Bodywork Adds Flash
The Buell Lightning series of American Streetfighter sport motorcycles is toned up, tuned up and ready to rumble in 2007. Stout V-Twin torque, an athletic riding position, and down-to-business styling distinguish each of the four models in the Buell Lightning line: Lightning XB12S, Lightning XB12Scg, Lightning Long XB12Ss and Lightning CityX XB9SX.Each Lightning model is descended from the original American Streetfighter, the 1996 Buell S1 Lightning, and takes the core Buell Trilogy of Technology engineering principles in a bold, minimalist direction. Aboard a Buell Lightning, the rider is in position to prowl the streets behind wide handlebars and a dirt-track flyscreen. V-Twin torque flows through a smooth, responsive belt drive to fat tire rolling under a provocatively clipped rear fender. Short, flickable, agile, aggressive, and raucous. Lightning motorcycles are the original street hooligans.
What's New on Lightning for 2007
New Pirelli Tires: Pirelli tires are now standard equipment on all Lightning models, replacing the Dunlop tiresused previously. Buell engineers have determined that advances made in the Pirelli Diablo T make it a better tire for all-around real-world performance with the Lightning XB12S, Lightning XB12Scg, and Lightning Long XB12Ss. The Lightning CityX XB9SX wears the aggressive tread pattern of the Pirelli Scorpion Sync.
New Colors: The Lightning XB12S and XB12Scg come in a new Cherry Bomb Translucid red color with matching translucent wheels, and the Lightning XB12Ss Midnight Black model comes with new Designer Black Powdercoat wheels.
The Buell Thunderstorm V-Twin
In the corner-to-corner, light-to-light world of the street, Buell believes that torque matters more than peak horsepower. Which is why each Lightning model is powered by the Buell Thunderstorm, a 45-degree air/oil/fan-cooled V-Twin engine tuned to deliver the broad powerband and tire-twisting torque that's perfect for real-world street performance. Both the middleweight Thunderstorm 984 and muscle-bound Thunderstorm 1203 feature DDFI II electronic fuel injection for precise throttle control and fast get-aways cold or hot. The Thunderstorm 1203 engine also features Buell InterActive Exhaust, which utilizes a valve in the dual-chamber muffler that is controlled by the ECM and adjusts exhaust flow according to riding conditions to smooth torque delivery and optimize engine power.
Technology That's More Than Different
Like all Buell motorcycles, each Lightning is designed around the three-pronged Buell Trilogy of Technology -frame rigidity, mass centralization and minimal unsprung weight - to achieve uncompromised handling performance. Fuel is carried in the massive aluminum frame, engine oil is carried in the swingarm, and the muffler is located below the engine, all in an effort to centralize mass and lower the center of gravity, so the Lightning is easy to flick into corners and always willing to take an aggressive line. The Buell Uniplanar engine mounting system reduces vibration to the rider and increases frame rigidity by utilizing the engine as a stressed member of the massive-rigid aluminum frame. The Goodyear Hibrex final drive belt with Flexten Plus technology is lighter than a drive chain and contributes to smooth, lash-free throttle response. And unlike a chain, the drive belt requires no scheduled service or replacement.
Doing its part to reduce unsprung weight, the Buell Zero Torsional Load (ZTL) front brake features a single 375 mm rotor mounted near the wheel rim, gripped by a six-piston caliper. The large-diameter rotor provides exceptional stopping power without the weight of dual rotors and calipers. Because braking forces are transmitted directly from the rim to the rotor, torsional load at the front wheel is virtually eliminated, which permits the use of a very lightweight cast aluminum front wheel. Premium suspension components include a 43 mm Showa upside-down fork adjustable for pre-load, compression and rebound damping and a fully adjustable Showa coil-over rear shock.
Exclusive Translucid Bodywork
Available Translucid body makes Buell Lightning the ultimate naked bike. An exclusive feature to Buell, the Translucid airbox cover and flyscreen are made of a translucent plastic that gives the bike color but also allows some mechanical elements to be visible through the material. This "see-through" styling element is offered on certain Lightning models in Valencia Orange Translucid, Hero Blue Translucid, Kick Ash Translucid gray, and new for 2007, Cherry Bomb Translucid red. These models also feature cast aluminum wheels with an exclusive,high-gloss translucent paint process that produces a beautiful Translucent Amber or Cherry Bomb Translucent red color with natural variations and depth.
A metro-middleweight, the Lightning CityX XB9SX is the perfect tool for the rider who needs to slice through congested traffic, blast away from green lights, dodge construction zones and occasionally bump a curb. The tall Skyline seat helps the rider see over traffic. A new, grippy vinyl seat cover material offers enhanced control and comfort. Wide, supermotard-style handlebars feature handlebar deflectors, the dual headlights are covered with an aggressive grille, and high-impact composite frame pucks protect the frame from minor cosmetic damage. The open tread pattern of Pirelli Scorpion Sync tires offers outstanding, all-conditions traction. The Lightning CityX is powered by the Thunderstorm 984 V-Twin that revs quicker and higher than the Thunderstorm 1203 while still serving up a satisfying portion of torque. The see-through airbox cover and flyscreen in Hero Blue or Kick Ash gray put mechanical details on display, while Villain Black wheels and Midnight Black lower body panels and front fender hide the grime of the city.
Buell Lightning CityX XB9SX Highlights:
Buell Thunderstorm 984 fuel-injected air/oil/fan-cooled V-Twin engine
92 peak hp @ 7500 rpm (per SAE J607)
70 ft. lbs. peak torque @ 5500 rpm (per SAE J607)
DDFI II Electronic Fuel Injection
Revised functional airbox cover and redesigned 3D cover graphic
Dry Weight: 390 pounds
Wheelbase: 52 inches
Seat height 31.4 inches
New coarse-textured seat
Fully adjustable 43 mm Showa upside-down fork
Fully adjustable Showa rear shock absorber
Buell ZTL front brake
Goodyear Hibrex drive belt with Flexten Plus technology
Wide, flat bars and bikini fly screen
Pirelli Scorpion Sync tires
Translucid bodywork
Villain Black Wheels
Supermotard-style crossbar handlebars with deflectors
Headlight grille, deflectors and frame pucks
Overall Length: 76.2 in. (1935 mm)
Overall Width:32.3 in. (820 mm)
Seat Height:31.4 in. (797 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.35 in. (110 mm)
Rake (steering head): 21
Fork Angle:21
Lean Angle:
Soft Contact, Right:42
Soft Contact, Left:42
Hard Contact, Right:50
Hard Contact, Left:48
Trail: 3.3 in. (83 mm)
Wheelbase: 52.0 in. (1320 mm)
Tires (Pirelli Scorpion Sync):
Front: 120/70 ZR-17
Rear:180/55 ZR-17
Fuel Capacity: 3.82 gal. (14.5 L)
Reserve Fuel Capacity: 0.75 gal. (2.8 L)warning light
Fuel Economy (EPA urban/highway test):50/65 mpg (4.7/3.6 L/100 km)
Weight:
As Shipped: 390 lbs. (177 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 850 lbs. (386 kg)
Load Capacity:398 lbs. (181 kg)
Engine: Air/oil/fan-cooled, 4-stroke, 45 V-Twin
Valve Train: OHV, two valves per cylinder, self-adjusting
Bore x Stroke:3.500 in. x 3.125 in. (88.90 mm x 79.38 mm)
Displacement: 60 cu. in. (984 cc)
Compression Ratio:10.0:1
Fuel Delivery: 45 mm down draft DDFI II fuel injection
Intake:Zero-resistance airbox
Exhaust:Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with mass-centralized mounting
Torque(North America per SAE J607):70 ft. lbs. @ 5500 rpm(95 NM @ 5500 rpm)
Horsepower(North America per SAE J607):92 hp @ 7500 rpm
Lubrication: Dry sump
Oil Capacity:2.5 qts. (2.4 L)
Oil Filtration:Screw-on disposable element
Primary Drive:Chain, 1.676:1 (57/32) ratio
Final Drive:Constant path, 14 mm pitch aramid-reinforced Hibrex belt with Flexten Plus technology, 2.407:1 (65/27) ratio
Clutch:Wet, multi-plate, compensated
Transmission: 5-speed, constant mesh
Gear Ratios:
1st:2.648
2nd: 1.892
3rd:1.407
4th:1.166
5th: 1.000
Frame:Aluminum frame with UniplanarTM powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame
Front Fork:43 mm Showa inverted forks with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload
Rear Shock:Showa coil-over monoshock with remote, under-seat reservoir and adjustablecompression damping, rebound damping,and spring preload
Wheels:Villian Black Powdercoat (new)
Front:6-spoke, ZTLTM cast aluminum,3.5 in. x 17 in.(89 mm x 432 mm)
Rear:6-spoke, cast aluminum,5.5 in. x 17 in.(140 mm x 432 mm)
Brakes:
Front:ZTL-type brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper,375 mm single-sided, inside-out,stainless steel, floating rotor
Rear: Single-piston, floating caliper;240 mm stainless steel, fixed rotor
Suspension Travel:
Front Wheel:4.72 in. (120 mm)
Rear Wheel:5.00 in. (127 mm)
ELECTRICBattery(per Battery Council International Rating):Sealed lead acid, maintenance-free, 12V,12 amp/hour, 200 cca
Charging: 494W peak, 38-amp, permanent magnet,3-phase alternator with solid-state regulator
Starting: 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation):
Headlamp(twin quartz halogen [H7]): 55-watt low beam, 55-watt high beam
Tail/Stop Lights:5W/21W
Turn Signal Lights:10W manual canceling
Licence Plate Light: 5W
Electronic speedometer, tachometer, odometer; dual resettable tripmeter;high beam, neutral, oil, low fuel (plus, odometer shows miles traveled on reserve),turn signal and engine diagnostic indicator lamps; clock
Hero Blue Translucid, Kick Ash Translucid
Warranty:24 months (unlimited mileage)
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