Buell Firebolt XB9R - 2005 Specifications and Reviews

2005

General information
Category	Sport
Year	2005
Model	Buell Firebolt XB9R
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Exhaust system	Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, compensated
Transmission type,final drive	Shaft drive (cardan)
Gearbox	5-speed
Cooling system	Oil & air
Lubrication system	Dry sump
Fuel control	OHV
Fuel system	Injection. 45 mm down draft DDFI II fuel injection
Valves per cylinder	2
Bore x stroke	3.5 x 3.1 mm (0.1 x 0.1 inches)
Compression	10.0:1
Torque	94.92 Nm (9.7 kgf-m or 70.0 ft.lbs) @ 5500
Power	92.00
Engine type	V2, four-stroke
Capacity:	984.00 ccm (60.04 cubic inches)
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes diameter	240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear brakes	Single disc. stainless steel, single piston, floating caliper, fixed rotor
Front brakes diameter	336 mm (13.2 inches)
Front brakes	Single disc. ZTL type brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper, single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor
Rear tyre dimensions	180/55-ZR17
Front tyre dimensions	120/70-ZR17
Rear suspension travel	127 mm (5.0 inches)
Rear suspension	Showa coil-over monoshock with remote, underseat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Front suspension travel	120 mm (4.7 inches)
Front suspension	43 mm Showa® inverted fork with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Trail	84 mm (3.3 inches)
Rake (fork angle)	21.0°
Frame type	Aluminum frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system - Fuel in Frame

Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity	14.00 litres (3.70 gallons)
Wheelbase	1,321 mm (52.0 inches)
Ground clearance	110 mm (4.4 inches)
Overall width	716 mm (28.2 inches)
Overall length	1,935 mm (76.2 inches)
Seat height	775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Power/weight ratio	0.5268 HP/kg
Dry weight	174.6 kg (385.0 pounds)

Other specs
Color options	Sunfire Yellow with Sky White tank badge
Starter	Electric