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Buell Lightning XB12Scg was introduced in 2005 as a standard riding style motorcycle. It equipped with an 1203cc, Air / Oil Cooled, V Twin, OHV - Pushrod, 4-Stroke Engine and a 5-Speed Manual Transmission that produces 103 @ 6800 rpm of peak hp and 84 ft. lbs. @ 6000 rpm of peak torque. It has a Inverted Fork Front Suspension while the Rear Suspension consists of a Twin Sided Swing Arm. For 2009 Lightning XB12Scg has especially new powerful Buell ZTL2 eight-piston front brake caliper. The Lightning XB12Scg weighs 395 lbs. and has a ground clearance of 3.6 inches. The Lightning XB12Scg is Carryover for 2009. New blacked-out engine, frame, swingarm, fork and other components give the XB12Scg a menacing new look. The Lightning XB12Scg for 2009 model available in Midnight Black, Cherry Bomb Translucid, or Hero Blue Translucid bodywork.

2009 Buell Lightning XB12Scg Specifications

Price (MSRP): $9,995.00 (black), $10,495 (translucid)

Dimensions
Overall Length6: 75.7 in. (1923 mm)
Overall Width8: 29.7 in. (755 mm)
Seat Height7: 28.6 in. (726 mm)
Ground Clearancϸ: 3.55 in. (90 mm)
RakϹ (steering head) 21.0°
Fork AnglϹ 21.0°
Lean Anglϻ:
• Soft Contact, Right 42°
• Soft Contact, Left 42°
• Hard Contact, Right 50°
• Hard Contact, Left 48°
Trail7 3.3 in. (83 mm)
Wheelbasϸ 51.8 in. (1315 mm)
Tires4 (Pirelli® Diablo® T):
• Front 120/70 ZR-17
• Rear 180/55 ZR-17
Fuel Capacity 3.82 gal. (14.5 L)
Reserve Fuel Capacity 0.75 gal. (2.8 L)
Fuel Economy  (EPA urban/highway test) 48/65 mpg (4.9/3.6 L/100 km)

Weight
• Dry Weight 395 lbs. (179 kg)
• Gross Vehicle 850 lbs. (386 kg)
Weight Rating Load Capacity 391 lbs. (177 kg)

Engine
Engine Thunderstorm® air/oil/fan-cooled, 4-stroke, 45° V-Twin
Valves OHV, two valves per cylinder, self-adjusting
Bore x Stroke 3.500 in. x 3.812 in. (88.90 mm x 96.82 mm)
Displacement 73.4 cu. in. (1203 cc)
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Fuel Delivery 49 mm down draft DDFI III

Fuel injection
Intake Zero-resistance airbox
Exhaust Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralized mounting
Torque (North America per SAE 𒍯) 84 ft. lbs. @ 6000 rpm (113.9 nm @ 6000 rpm)
Horsepower (North America per SAE 𒍯) 103 hp @ 6800 rpm
Lubrication Dry-sump
Oil Capacity10 2.5 qts. (2.4 L)
Oil Filtration Screw-on disposable element

Drivetrain
Primary Drive Chain, 1.500:1 (57/38) ratio
Final Drivϵ Constant path, 14 mm pitch aramidreinforced Veyance Hibrex® belt with
Flexten® Plus technology, 2.407:1 (65/27) ratio
Clutch Wet, multi-plate, compensated
Transmission: 5-speed, helical gear
Gear Ratios:
• 1st 2.648
• 2nd 1.892
• 3rd 1.407
• 4th 1.166
• 5th 1.000

Chassis
Frame Aluminum frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame
Front Forks 41 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
Wheels:
Cherry Bomb Translucent, Hero Blue Translucent or Designer Black Powdercoat.
• Front
6-spoke, ZTL™ cast aluminum, 3.5 in. x 17 in. (88.9 mm x 431.8 mm)
• Rear
6-spoke, cast aluminum, 5.5 in. x 17 in. (139.7 mm x 431.8 mm)
Brakes:
• Front
ZTL2™ brake, 8-piston, fixed caliper; 375 mm, single-sided, inside-out, stainless steel, floating rotor
• Rear
Single-piston, floating caliper; 240 mm stainless steel, fixed rotor

Suspension Travel
• Front Wheel: 3.12 in. (79 mm)
• Rear Wheel: 3.56 in. (90 mm)

Electric
Battery (per Battery Council International Rating) Sealed lead acid, maintenance-free, 12V, 12-amp/hour, 200 cca
Charging 30-amp, permanent magnet, singlephase alternator with solid-state regulator (405W @3000 rpm, 405W peak)
Starting 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation):
• Headlamps (twin quartz halogen [˗]) 55-watt low beam, 55-watt high beam
• Tail/Stop Lights 5W/21W
• Turn Signal Lights 10W manual canceling
• License Plate Light 5W

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

Colors
Cherry Bomb Translucid, Hero Blue Translucid, Midnight Black

Warranty
Warranty 24 months (unlimited mileage)
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 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.
3 Hibrex® and Flexten® are registered trademarks of Veyance Technologies, Inc.
4 Showa® and Pirelli® are registered trademarks of their respective owners.
5 Availability may vary from dealer to dealer, and is subject to change without notice.
6 Unladen, wet configuration (no rider, all fluids).
7 Laden, wet configuration (design rider, all fluids).
8 Without mirrors.
9 Bottomed-out configuration (100% suspension compression).
10 Oil capacity at oil change with filter