Buell / EBR Buell XB12R Firebolt (2006) vs Buell / EBR Buell XR9SX Lightning City X (2007-08)
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| Make: | Buell / EBR | Buell / EBR |
| Model: | Buell XB12R Firebolt | Buell XR9SX Lightning City X |
| Years: | 2006 | 2007-08 |
| Engine: | 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder. | 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1203 cc / 73 cu in | 984 cc / 60 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.9 x 96.8 mm | 88.9 x 79.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Exhaust: | Free breathing, 2-into-1 Buell Interactive exhaust system | Two-into-one, free breathing |
| Induction: | Ø49 mm downdraft DDFI II fuel injection | Ø45 mm Downdraft DDFI fuel injection |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 86.9 kW / 103 hp @ 6800 rpm | 67.1 kW / 92 hp @ 7200 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 114 Nm / 11.6 kgf-m / 84 ft-lbs @ 6000 rpm | 97 Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 71.5 ft.lbs @ 5500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Kevlar belt |
| Frame: | Aluminium frame with Uniplanar™ Powertrain vibration isolation system | Hollow aluminium twin-spar frame doubles as the fuel tank |
| Rake: | 21° | 21° |
| Trail: | 83 mm / 3.3" | 84 mm / 3.3" |
| Front Suspension: | Showa Ø41 mm inverted forks compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable | Showa Ø43 mm upside-down forks, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7" | 119 mm / 4.7" |
| Rear Suspension: | Showa coil-over monoshock, remote underseat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload, 127mm wheel travel | Showa shock absorber, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 127 mm / 5.0" | 127 mm / 5.0" |
| Front Brakes: | ZTL type brake, 6 piston, fixed caliper, Ø375 mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor | ZTL-type brake, 6-piston fixed caliper, Ø375 mm single sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor |
| Rear Brakes: | Single Ø240 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper | Single Ø230 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17, Pirelli Scorpion |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17, Pirelli Scorpion |
| Dimensions: | Length: 1924 mm / 75.7" Width: 768 mm / 30.2" Height: 1092 mm / 43.0" | Length: 1924 mm / 75.7" Width: 831 mm / 32.7" Height: 1232mm / 48.5" |
| Wheelbase: | 1320 mm / 52.0" | 1320 mm / 52" |
| Ground Clearance: | 127 mm / 5.0" | 127 mm / 5.0" |
| Seat Height: | 775 mm / 30.5" | 797 mm / 31.4" |
| Dry Weight: | 179 kg / 395 lbs | 177 kg / 390 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 L / 3.7 US gal | 14 L / 3.7 US gal |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 11.4 sec, 182 km/h / 113 mph | 12.7 sec |
| Top Speed: | 249 km/h / 155 mph | 206 km/h / 128 mph |
| Reviews: | Greg Sanchez | Motorcycle USA, Motorbikes Today, Motorcycle.com |