Lightning XB9SX
MSRP U.S. Units Metric Units
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (1) $8,995 $8,995
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Dimensions U.S. Units Metric Units
Overall Length -5 76.2 in. 1935 mm
Overall Width -7 29.7 in. 755 mm
Seat Height -6    
Standard -6 30.1 in. 765 mm
Low Profile N/A N/A
Ground Clearance -5 4.35 in. 110 mm
Rake (at steering head) -6 21.0º 21.0º
Fork Angle -6 21.0º 21.0º
Lean Angle:    
Soft Contact, Right -8 42º 42º
Soft Contact, Left -8 42º 42º
Hard Contact, Right -8 50º 50º
Hard Contact, Left -8 48º 48º
Trail -6 3.3 in. 83 mm
Wheelbase -5 52.0 in. 1320 mm
Tires: -3    
Front Pirelli® Scorpion® Sync® 120/70ZR-17 58W Pirelli® Scorpion® Sync® 120/70ZR-17 58W
Rear Pirelli® Scorpion® Sync® 180/55ZR-17 73W Pirelli® Scorpion® Sync® 180/55ZR-17 73W
Fuel Capacity 3.82 gal. 14.5 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity 0.75 gal. 2.8 L
Fuel Economy -10    
Urban 50 MPG 4.7 L/100 km 
Highway 65 MPG 3.6 L/100 km 
Weight:    
Dry 390 lbs. 177 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 850 lbs. 286 L
Load Capacity: 396 lbs. 182 kg
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Engine U.S. Units Metric Units
Engine Thunderstorm® air/oil/fan-cooled, 4-stroke, 45° V-Twin Thunderstorm® air/oil/fan-cooled, 4-stroke, 45° V-Twin
Valve Train OHV, two valves per cylinder, self-adjusting OHV, two valves per cylinder, self-adjusting
Bore x Stroke 3.500 in. x 3.125 in. 88.90 mm x 79.38 mm
Displacement 60.0 cu. in. 984 cc
Compression Ratio 10.0 : 1 10.0 : 1
Fuel Delivery 45 mm down draft DDFI II 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-centralised mounting Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with mass-centralised mounting
Torque (North America per SAE J607) 70 ft. lbs. 94.9 NM @ 5500 RPM
Horsepower (North America per SAE J607) 92 HP @ 7500 RPM 92 HP @ 7500 RPM
Lubrication    
Oil Capacity -10 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 ratio Chain, 1.676:1 ratio
Final Drive -2 New constant path, 14 mm pitch aramid-reinforced Veyance Hibrex® belt with Flexten® Plus technology, 2.407:1 ratio New constant path, 14 mm pitch aramid-reinforced Veyance Hibrex® belt with Flexten® Plus technology, 2.407:1 ratio
Clutch Wet, multi-plate, compensated Wet, multi-plate, compensated
Transmission 5-speed, helical gear 5-speed, helical gear
Gear Ratios    
1st 2.648 2.648
2nd 1.892 1.892
3rd 1.407 1.407
4th 1.166 1.166
5th 1 1
6th N/A N/A
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Chassis -3    
Frame Black aluminium frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame Black aluminium frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame
Front Forks 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 remote, under-seat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload Showa® coil-over monoshock with remote, under-seat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Wheels:    
Front 6-spoke, ZTL™ cast aluminium 6-spoke, ZTL™ cast aluminium
Diameter 17 in. 431.8 mm
Width 3.5 in. 88.9 mm
Rear 6-spoke, cast aluminium 6-spoke, cast aluminium
Diameter 17 in. 431.8 mm
Width 5.5 in 139.7 mm
Brakes:    
Front ZTL™ brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper; 375 mm, single-sided, inside-out, stainless steel, floating rotor ZTL™ 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 Wheel 4.72 in. 120 mm
Rear Wheel 5.06 in. 129 mm
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Electric U.S. Units Metric Units
Battery (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):    
Headlamp Twin Quartz Halogen [H7] 55-watt low beam, 55-watt high beam Twin Quartz Halogen [H7] 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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Style/Comfort U.S. Units Metric Units
Instruments Electronic speedometer, tachometer, odometer; dual 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 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 (4) U.S. Units Metric Units
Hero Blue translucid; Cherry Bomb translucid Hero Blue translucid; Cherry Bomb translucid
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Warranty U.S. Units Metric Units
24 months (unlimited mileage) 24 months (unlimited mileage)
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Footnotes    
1 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.
2 Hibrex® and Flexten® are registered trademarks of Veyance Technologies, Inc.
3 Showa®, Dunlop® and Pirelli® are registered trademarks of their respective owners.
4 Availability may vary from dealer to dealer, and is subject to change without notice.
5 Unladen, wet configuration (no rider, all fluids).
6 Laden, wet configuration (design rider, all fluids).
7 Without mirrors.
8 Bottomed-out configuration (100% suspension compression).
9 Oil capacity at oil change with filter.
10 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.
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