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Buell®

LIGHTNING® XB12Ss

Starting at: $11,829* See Specs For Pricing Info*

Key Features
  • 54 inch wheelbase provides a spacious cockpit
  • 1203cc Thunderstorm, 45-degree V-Twin Engine
  • 375mm rotor produces outstanding stopping power
  • 12 Liter Air Box- Optimum Air Intake
  • 43mm Showa Inverted Fork
  • Low-Slung Exhaust
  • Top-Shelf Showa Push Rear Suspension
  • Pirelli Diablo T Tires
  • Immediate Throttle Response Belt Drive
  • 2 YEAR FACTORY WARRANTY
Pricing: 
MSRP $11,829* plus GST/PST, Admin Fee, License Fee 
Black $11,829* 
Color $12,429* 
Two-Tone  N/A
Custom Color  N/A
Security  
Wheel Option  
ABS Options  
Reverse Option  
Cruise Control  
California Emissions  
Freight & PDI $550
Dimensions: 
Length 81.9 in. 
Seat Height  
Laden 30.6 in.
Unladen  
Ground Clearance 5.50 in. 
Rake Steering Head / Trail  

Wheelbase

 53.7 in.
Track Width  
Fuel Capacity  4.40 Gallons
Oil Capacity  
Weight  
Dry Weight  400 lbs
Running Order  
Luggage Capacity  
Volume  
Weight  
Powertrain: 
Engine 1203 cc Thunderstorm, 4-stroke V-Twin 
Displacement  73.4 cu. in
Bore x Stroke  
Engine Torque  84 ft. lbs @ 5500rpm
Fuel System  EFI
Compression Ratio  10:1

Miles per Gallon

 65 hwy/48 city
ESPFI  
Primary Drive  Chain
Gear Ratio (overall)  
1st  
2nd  
3rd  
4th  
5th  
6th  
Wheels/Tires: 
Wheels  
Front Pirelli Diablo T 
Rear Pirelli Diable T 
Wheel Options  
Tire Size  
Front  120/70ZR-17 58W

Rear

 180/55ZR-17 73W
Electrical: 
Instruments Electronic speedometer,tachometer,odometer;dual tripmeter 
Indicator Lamps High beam,neutral,oil,low fuel (plus odometer shows miles travelled on reserve), turn signal and engine diagnostic indicator lamps;clock
Reverse Function  
Chassis: 
Brakes

Front: ZTL2 brake, 8-piston caliper;375mm single-sided, inside-out, stainless steel floating rotor

Rear: Single-piston, floating caliper;240mm stainless steel, fixed rotor 

Parking Brake  
Lean Angle (per SAEJ1168)  
Exhaust System  Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass centralized mounting
Color Options: 

CHERRY BOMB RED TRANSLUCENT, HERO BLUE TRANSLUCENT, MIDNIGHT BLACK