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Buell Lightning Long XB12SS - 2009 Specifications and Reviews
The 2009 Buell Lightning Long XB12Ss is a muscular naked bike powered by a 1203cc V-twin engine delivering 103 horsepower and strong 113.9 Nm torque. Built for riders seeking raw American cruiser-style performance with aggressive styling, it excels at delivering low-end grunt and highway cruising capability.
General information | |
| Category | Naked bike |
| Year | 2009 |
| Model | Buell Lightning Long XB12Ss |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, compensated |
| Transmission typefinal drive | Belt |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Starter | Electric |
| Fuel control | OHV |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel system | Injection. 49 mm down draft DDFI III fuel injection |
| Bore x stroke | 88.9 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches) |
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
| Torque | 113.90 |
| Power | 103.00 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Engine type | V2 |
| Capacity: | 1202.88 ccm (73.40 cubic inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Wheelbase | 1,364 mm (53.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 754 mm (29.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,080 mm (81.9 inches) |
| Seat height | 777 mm (30.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Buell Lightning Long XB12SS dimensions and frame | |
| Exhaust system | Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralised mounting |
| Rear brakes diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Two-piston, direct mount caliper; stainless steel, fixed rotor |
| Front brakes diameter | 375 mm (14.8 inches) |
| Front brakes | Single disc. ZTL2-type brake, 8-piston, 4 pads, fixed caliper, 375 mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear suspension travel | 143 mm (5.6 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Showa coil-over monoshock with remote, under-seat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload |
| Front suspension travel | 143 mm (5.6 inches) |
| Front suspension | 43 mm Showa inverted forks with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload |
| Rake (fork angle) | 23.1° |
| Frame type | Black aluminium frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Color options | Cherry Bomb translucid; Hero Blue translucid; Midnight Black |
| Fuel capacity | 16.65 litres (4.40 gallons) |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
103 hp
Peak Power
3.3s
0-60 mph
Best For
Track70%
City68%
Cornering90%
Daily Riding60%
Touring42%
Passenger40%
Rider Profile
| Best For | This bike suits an intermediate to experienced rider who enjoys a torquey, characterful V-twin with sharp handling. |
| Purpose | Built as a mass-centralized street brawler, it's tuned for aggressive backroad carving and spirited naked-bike thrills rather than outright top speed or long-distance cruising. |
| Rider Fit | A low seat height and light overall mass make it approachable, though the firm suspension and torquey low-rev power delivery reward a confident, engaged riding style. |
| Character | It has a raw, mechanical personality defined by big-twin torque, a distinctive frame-mounted fuel cell, and Buell's trademark single-sided front brake and mass-centralization philosophy. |
| Not Ideal For | It's not the right choice for riders wanting plush touring comfort, pillion-friendly ergonomics, or any kind of off-road capability. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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