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Buell Lightning XB12STT - 2008 Specifications and Reviews
The 2008 Buell Lightning XB12STT is a potent naked bike powered by a 1203cc V-twin engine delivering 103 horsepower and strong 114 Nm torque. Built for aggressive riders seeking raw performance and American muscle, it excels in urban riding and acceleration while its air-oil cooling and dry-sump lubrication ensure reliability in demanding conditions.
2008
General information | |
| Category | Naked bike |
| Year | 2008 |
| Model | Buell Lightning XB12STT |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, compensated, reduced lever effort |
| Transmission typefinal drive | Belt |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump |
| Fuel control | OHV |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel system | Injection. 49 mm down draft DDFI III fuel injection |
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
| Torque | 113.90 |
| Power | 103.00 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Engine type | V2 |
| Capacity: | 1202.88 ccm (73.40 cubic inches) |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Wheelbase | 1,372 mm (54.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,080 mm (81.9 inches) |
| Dry weight | 181.4 kg (400.0 pounds) |
Buell Lightning XB12STT dimensions and frame | |
| Exhaust system | Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralized mounting |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front brakes | Single disc |
| 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 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 | Aluminum frame with Uniplanar |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5677 HP/kg |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Color options | Barricade Orange, Arctic White |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
103 hp
Peak Power
3.3s
0-60 mph
Best For
Track70%
City65%
Cornering92%
Daily Riding60%
Touring40%
Passenger35%
Rider Profile
| Best For | Best suited to intermediate and experienced riders who can manage a torquey, light, quick-steering V-twin with sharp handling. |
| Purpose | Built as a high-performance streetfighter for aggressive backroad carving and spirited urban riding rather than long-distance cruising. |
| Rider Fit | A light, compact machine with a low dry weight and short wheelbase that rewards active, engaged riding but offers minimal wind protection and a firm seat over distance. |
| Character | Raw, mechanical, and characterful, with a big-torque V-twin, aggressive throttle response, and a chassis tuned for razor-sharp cornering feedback. |
| Not Ideal For | Not a good fit for riders seeking plush comfort, pillion-friendly touring, 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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