Lighting XB9SX
MSRP U.S. Units Metric Units
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (1) $8,895 $8,895
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Dimensions U.S. Units Metric Units
Overall Length (2) 76.2 in. 1935 mm
Overall Width (3) 32.3 in. 820 mm
Seat Height:    
Standard (4) 31.4 in. 797 mm
Low Profile N/A N/A
Ground Clearance (2) 4.35 in. 110 mm
Rake (at Steering Head) (4) 21.0° 21.0°
Fork Angle (4) 21.0° 21.0°
Lean Angle:    
Soft Contact, Right (5) 42° 42°
Soft Contact, Left (5) 42° 42°
Hard Contact, Right (5) 50° 50°
Hard Contact, Left (5) 48° 48°
Trail (4) 3.3 in. 83 mm
Wheelbase (2) 52.0 in. 1320 mm
Tires:    
Type (6) Pirelli® Pirelli®
Front (6) Scorpion Sync (model) Scorpion Sync (model)
  120/70 ZR-17 (specifications) 120/70 ZR-17 (specifications)
Rear (6) Scorpion Sync (model) Scorpion Sync (model)
  180/55 ZR-17 (specifications) 180/55 ZR-17 (specifications)
Fuel Capacity 3.82 gal. 14.5 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity 0.75 gal. 2.8 L
MPG (EPA urban/highway test) (7):    
Urban 50 MPG 4.7 L/100 km
Highway 65 MPG 3.6 L/100 km
Weight:    
Dry Weight 390 lbs. 177 kg
Gross Rating 850 lbs. 386 kg
Load Capacity 396 lbs. 180 kg
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Engine U.S. Units Metric Units
Engine Air/oil/fan-cooled 984cc Thunderstorm® V-Twin Air/oil/fan-cooled 984cc Thunderstorm® V-Twin
Valve Train OHV, two valves per cylinder, self-adjusting OHV, two valves per cylinder, self-adjusting
Bore x Stroke:    
Bore 3.500 in. 88.90 mm
Stroke 3.125 in. 79.38 mm
Displacement 60 cu. in. 984 cc
Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Delivery 45 mm down draft DDFI III fuel injection 45 mm down draft DDFI III fuel injection
Intake Zero-resistance airbox Zero-resistance airbox
Exhaust Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with mass-centralized mounting Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with mass-centralized mounting
Torque (North America per SAE J607) 70 ft. lbs. @ 5500 RPM 95 NM @ 5500 RPM
Horsepower (North America per SAE J607) 92 HP @ 7500 RPM 92 HP @ 7500 RPM
Lubrication Dry-sump Dry-sump
Oil Capacity 2.5 qts. 2.4 L
Oil Filtration Screw-on disposable element Screw-on disposable element
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Drivetrain U.S. Units Metric Units
Primary Drive Chain, 1.676:1 (34/57) Chain, 1.676:1 (34/57)
Final Drive (8) Constant path, 14 mm pitch aramid-reinforced Veyance® Hibrex® belt with Flexten® Plus technology, 2.407:1 (65/27) ratio 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 Wet, multi-plate, compensated
Transmission 5-speed, helical gear 5-speed, helical gear
Overall Ratio:    
1st 2.648 2.648
2nd 1.892 1.892
3rd 1.407 1.407
4th 1.166 1.166
5th 1.000 1.000
6th n/a n/a
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Chassis U.S. Units Metric Units
Frame (6) Aluminum frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame 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 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 Showa® coil-over monoshock with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Wheels:    
Color Hero Blue Translucent (New) or Designer Black Powdercoat Hero Blue Translucent (New) or Designer Black Powdercoat
Front 6-spoke, ZTL™ cast aluminum (type) 6-spoke, ZTL™ cast aluminum (type)
  17 in. (diameter) 432 mm (diameter)
  3.5 in. (width) 89 mm (width)
Rear 6-spoke, cast aluminum (type) 6-spoke, cast aluminum (type)
  17 in. (diameter) 432 mm (diameter)
  5.5 in. (width) 140 mm (width)
Brakes:    
Front ZTL™-type brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper, 375 mm single-sided, inside-out, stainless steel, floating rotor 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 Single piston, floating caliper; 240 mm stainless steel, fixed rotor
Suspension Travel:    
Front 4.72 in. 120 mm
Rear 5.06 in. 127 mm
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Electric U.S. Units Metric Units
Battery Sealed lead acid, maintenance-free, 12V, 12 amp/hour, 200 cca (per Battery Council International Rating) 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) 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 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights: (as per country regulation)    
Headlamps Type Twin Quartz Halogen [H7] Twin Quartz Halogen [H7]
Headlamps Description 55-watt low beam, 55-watt high beam 55-watt low beam, 55-watt high beam
Tail/Stop Lights 5W/21W 5W/21W
Turn Signal Lights 10W manual canceling 10W manual canceling
License Plate Light 5W 5W
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Styling/Convenience U.S. Units 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 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 U.S. Units Metric Units
Available Colors (9) Hero Blue Translucid, Kick Ash Translucid Hero Blue Translucid, Kick Ash Translucid
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Warranty U.S. Units Metric Units
Warranty 24 months (unlimited mileage) 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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