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2008 Buell Lightning CityX XB9SX

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Product Details
Specifications
Dimensions
Overall Height
1075 mm (42.3 inches)
Overall Width
820 mm (32.3 inches)
Overall length
1935 mm (76.2 inches)
Seat height
797 mm (31.4 inches)
Wheelbase
1320 mm (52 inches)
Ground clearance
110 mm (4.3 inches)
Fuel capacity - reserve
14.5 l (3.8 gallon US) - 2.8 l (0.7 gallon US)
Dry weight
177 kg (390.2 pounds)
General
Category
Naked bike
Model
Lightning CityX XB9SX
ENGINE
Type
984 cc, oil/air cooled, 45° v-twin, 4-stroke
Power
92 hp (68.6 kW) @ 7500 rpm
Bore x stroke (mm)
88.9 mm x 79.4 mm
Compression ratio
10:1
Valves
OHV, self adjusting, 2 valves per cylinder
Fuel system
45 mm downdraft DDFI fuel injection
Torque
95 Nm (70.1 ft. lbs) @ 5500 rpm
Lubrication system
dry sump
TRANSMISSION
Clutch
Wet, multi-plate, compensated
Gearbox
5 Speed
Ratios
1e 2.648, 2nd 1.892, 3th 1.407, 4th 1.166, 5th 1.000
Final drive
Kevlar belt, 2.407 (65/27)
Starting system
Electronic
Rake / Trail
21 degrees / 83 mm (3.3 inches)
Frame
Aluminum frame w/ UniplanarŽ powertrain vibration isolation system - Fuel in Frame
Front suspension
43 mm ShowaŽ inverted fork with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload, 120 mm travel
Rear suspension
Showa shock absorber with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload, 127 mm travel
Primary drive
1.676 (57/34)
WHEELS
Front tyre
120/70-17
Back tyre
180/55-17
Front brakes
single 375 mm disc with 6-piston calipers
Rear brakes
single 240 mm disc with 1-piston calipers
Wheels
Hero Blue Translucent (New) or Designer Black Powdercoat
Front wheel
6-spoke. ZTL cast aluminum. 3.50 x 17
Rear wheel
6-spoke. cast aluminum. 5.50 x 17