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Weights and Measurements

WEIGHTS & MEASUREMENTS

These charts contain fuel consumption data, measured rear-wheel horsepower and torque, and measured wet and dry (no fuel) weights. You can also use the charts to find what issues of Sport Rider each bike was tested.

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motorcycle issue fuel cons. min/max/ avg (mpg) peak hp
(hp @ rpm) 		peak torque (ft-lbs @ rpm) wet weight
(lbs) 		dry weight
(lbs)
1125R ('08) 9/08 24/30/27 130.4 @ 10,000 74.6 @ 8000 474 440
Thunderbolt ('97) 2/98 na/na/36 n/a n/a n/a n/a
XB12R Firebolt ('03) 12/03 36/43/49 99.6 @ 6750 77.5 @ 6750 461 439
XB12Ss ('06) 12/05 37/44/41 90.0 @ 6750 72.7 @ 5750 473 447
XB9R Firebolt ('02) 10/02 37/43/41 78.1 @ 7250 61.8 @ 5500 454 432
XB9R Firebolt ('06) 10/06 45/56/50 75.6 @ 7000 58.8 @ 6000 460 437

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