Buell XB12S Lightning Specs
2008
• 1 variants
The Buell XB12S Lightning is a naked bike produced from 2008 across 1 variant. Peak power output is 103 hp. Peak torque is 114 Nm.
About the Buell XB12S Lightning
Documented here are the full technical specifications for the Buell XB12S Lightning, a Naked bike motorcycle with a production run from 2004 to 2008. Specification data includes engine type and displacement, maximum power and torque output, transmission details, frame construction, suspension travel front and rear, brake types and rotor dimensions, tyre sizes, and overall weight and dimension figures. Select a year above to view the complete spec sheet for that model year.
Buell XB12S Lightning by Year
Spec Evolution
How key specs changed across production years.
No numeric spec data available for this model.
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Specification
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2004
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2008
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Frame Type
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Aluminium frame with Uniplanar Powertrain vibration isolation system | Aluminium frame with Uniplanar Powertrain vibration isolation system | Aluminium frame with Uniplanar Powertrain vibration isolation system | Aluminium frame with Uniplanar Powertrain vibration isolation system | Aluminium frame with Uniplanar Powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame |
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Seat Height
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765 mm / 30" | 775 mm / 30.5" ↑ | 775 mm / 30.5" | 775 mm / 30.5" | 765 mm / 30.1" ↓ |
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Ground Clearance
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127 mm / 5.0" | 127 mm / 5.0" | 127 mm / 5.0" | 127 mm / 5.0" | 110 mm / 4.4" ↓ |
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Suspension - Front
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Showa inverted forks compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable | Showa inverted forks compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable | Showa inverted forks compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable | Showa inverted forks compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable | Showa ø43 mm inverted forks compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable |
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Top Speed
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216 km/h / 134 mph | 216 km/h / 134 mph | 216.2 km/h / 134 mph ↑ | 216.2 km/h / 134 mph | 216.2 km/h / 134 mph |
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Height
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1232 mm / 48.5" | 1092 mm / 43.0" ↓ | 1092 mm / 43.0" | 1092 mm / 43.0" | 1092 mm / 43.0" |
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Tyres - Front
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120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 Pirelli |
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Width
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831 mm / 32.7" | 768 mm / 30.2" ↓ | 768 mm / 30.2" | 768 mm / 30.2" | 768 mm / 30.2" |
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Tyres - Rear
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180/55 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 Pirelli |
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Exhaust
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Free breathing, 2-into-1 Buell Interactive exhaust system | Free breathing, 2-into-1 Buell Interactive exhaust system | Free breathing, 2-into-1 Buell Interactive exhaust system | Free breathing, 2-into-1 Buell Interactive exhaust system | Free breathing, 2-into-1 Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralized mounting |
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Max Power
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86 kW / 100 hp @ 6600 rpm | 86.9 kW / 103 hp @ 6800 rpm ↑ | 86.9 kW / 103 hp @ 6800 rpm | 86.9 kW / 103 hp @ 6800 rpm | 86.9 kW / 103 hp @ 6800 rpm |
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Max Torque
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110 Nm / 11.2 kgf-m / 81 ft-lbs @ 6000 rpm | 114 Nm / 11.6 kgf-m / 84 ft-lbs @ 6000 rpm ↑ | 114 Nm / 11.6 kgf-m / 84 ft-lbs @ 6000 rpm | 114 Nm / 11.6 kgf-m / 84 ft-lbs @ 6000 rpm | 114 Nm / 11.6 kgf-m / 84 ft-lbs @ 6000 rpm |
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Standing Start ¼ Mile
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12.2sec | 12.2 sec | 12.2 sec | 12.2 sec | 12.2 sec |