Lighting XB12S
MSRP CDN  
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (1) $10,495
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Dimensions Metric Units
Overall Length (2) 1935 mm
Overall Width (3) 755 mm
Seat Height:  
Standard (4) 765 mm
Low Profile N/A
Ground Clearance (2) 110 mm
Rake (at Steering Head) (4) 21.0°
Fork Angle (4) 21.0°
Lean Angle:  
Soft Contact, Right (5) 42°
Soft Contact, Left (5) 42°
Hard Contact, Right (5) 50°
Hard Contact, Left (5) 48°
Trail (4) 83 mm
Wheelbase (2) 1320 mm
Tires:  
Type (6) Pirelli®
Front (6) Diablo T (model)
  120/70 ZR-17 (specifications)
Rear (6) Diablo T (model)
  180/55 ZR-17 (specifications)
Fuel Capacity 14.5 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity 2.8 L
MPG (EPA urban/highway test) (7):  
Urban 4.9 L/100 km
Highway 3.6 L/100 km
Weight:  
Dry Weight 179 kg
Gross Rating 386 kg
Load Capacity 177 kg
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Engine Metric Units
Engine Air/oil/fan-cooled 1203cc Thunderstorm® V-Twin
Valve Train OHV, two valves per cylinder, self-adjusting
Bore x Stroke:  
Bore 88.9 mm
Stroke 98.62 mm
Displacement 1203 cc
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Fuel Delivery 49 mm down draft DDFI III fuel injection
Intake Zero-resistance airbox
Exhaust Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralized mounting
Torque (North America per SAE J607) 113 NM @ 6000 RPM
Horsepower (North America per SAE J607) 103 HP @ 6800 RPM
Lubrication Dry-sump
Oil Capacity 2.4 L
Oil Filtration Screw-on disposable element
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Drivetrain Metric Units
Primary Drive Chain, 1.500:1 (57/38) ratio
Final Drive (8) Constant path, 14 mm pitch aramid-reinforced Veyance® Hibrex® belt with Flexten® Plus technology, 2.407:1 (65/27) ratio
Clutch Wet, multi-plate, compensated, reduced lever effort
Transmission 5-speed, helical gear
Overall Ratio:  
1st 2.648
2nd 1.892
3rd 1.407
4th 1.166
5th 1.000
6th n/a
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Chassis Metric Units
Frame (6) Aluminum frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame
Front Fork (6) 43 mm Showa® inverted forks with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Rear Shock Showa® coil-over monoshock with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Wheels:  
Color Cherry Bomb Translucent or Designer Black Powdercoat
Front 6-spoke, ZTL™ cast aluminum (type)
  432 mm (diameter)
  89 mm (width)
Rear 6-spoke, cast aluminum (type)
  432 mm (diameter)
  140 mm (width)
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 120 mm
Rear 129 mm
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Electric Metric Units
Battery Sealed lead acid, maintenance-free, 12V, 12 amp/hour, 200 cca (per Battery Council International Rating)
Charging 30-amp, permanent magnet, single-phase alternator with solid-state regulator (405W @3000 rpm, 405W peak)
Starting 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights: (as per country regulation)  
Headlamps Type Twin Quartz Halogen [H7]
Headlamps Description 55-watt low beam, 55-watt high beam
Tail/Stop Lights 5W/21W
Turn Signal Lights 10W manual canceling
License Plate Light 5W
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Styling/Convenience Metric Units
Instruments    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
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Colors Metric Units
Available Colors (9) Midnight Black, Valencia Orange Translucid, Cherry Bomb Translucid
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Warranty Metric Units
Warranty 24 months (unlimited mileage)
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Footnotes  
Specifications for non-U.S. markets might differ. Buell reserves the right to discontinue models or change specifications at any time without incurring any obligations. Vehicle specifications may vary from country to country depending on local laws. Some models are not available in certain countries.
1 Prices may be subject to change without notice and rule as at the date of delivery. See your dealer for details.
2 Unladen, wet configuration (no rider, all fluids). 
3 Without mirrors.
4 Laden, wet configuration (design rider, all fluids).
5 Bottomed-out configuration (100% suspension compression).
6 Kevlar®, Showa®, Dunlop® and Pirelli® are registered trademarks of their respective owners.
7 Based on tests conducted under lab conditions per U.S. E.P.A. test procedures. Mileage will vary depending on personal riding habits, weather conditions, trip length and vehicle condition.
8 Hibrex® and Flexten® are registered trademarks of the Veyance Tire & Rubber Company.
9 Availability may vary from dealer to dealer, and is subject to change without notice.
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