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2008 Buell® Lightning® XB12S
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The streetfighter is at the core of what Buell® is all about. Pure sport-muscle performance. Broad, seamless power delivery. And superior handling. Upon closer inspection, you'll find nothing but premium components and lightweight materials. The Lightning® models also feature neutral ergonomics with wide bars and naturally-positioned footpegs. They provide great leverage, enabling you to ride confidently and aggressively.

With those muscular streetfighter looks that refuse to be ignored, the Lightning® XB12S is truly an original that is equally at home playing in the back alleys, or out on the open road.

An American streetfighter with radical 52-inch wheelbase, 21-degree rake and 3.3-inches of trail. Great agility for any riding situation. The 1,203-cubic-centimeter Thunderstorm® air/oil/fan-cooled, fuel-injected 45-degree V-twin pulls like a freight train right off idle.

 GENERAL INFORMATION
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 Manufacturer  Buell®
 Model Year  2008
 Model  Lightning® XB12S
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 ENGINE
 Engine  Air/oil/fan-cooled, Thunderstorm® V-twin, OHV, 2-valves per cylinder, self-adjusting
 Gross Horsepower  103 hp @ 6,800 rpm
 Displacement  73.4 ci (1,203 cc)
 Bore x Stroke  3.5 x 3.812 in. (88.9 x 98.62 mm)
 Torque  84 ft. lbs. (113 Nm) @ 6,000 rpm
 Compression Ratio  10:1
 Fuel System  49 mm down-draft DDFI III fuel injection
 Clutch  Wet, multi-plate, compensated, reduced lever effort
 Exhaust  Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralized mounting
 Lubrication  Dry-sump
 DIMENSIONS
 Length  76.2 in. (1,935 mm)
 Width  29.7 in. (755 mm)
 Weight  395 lbs. (179 kg)
 Ground Clearance  4.35 in. (110 mm)
 Frame  Aluminum with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame
 Wheelbase  52 in. (1,320 mm)
 Fuel Capacity  3.82 gal. (14.5 l) with 0.75 gal. (2.8 l) reserve
 Seat Height  30.1 in. (765 mm)
 DRIVETRAIN
 Transmission  5-speed, helical gear
 Final Drive  Constant path, 14 mm pitch aramid-reinforced Goodyear® Hibrex® belt with Flexten® Plus technology, 2.407:1 (65/27) ratio
 Suspension  Front: 43 mm Showa® inverted forks w/ adj. compression & rebound damp. & spring preload; 4.72 in. (120 mm) travel
Rear: Showa® coil-over monoshock w/ adj. compression & rebound damp. & spring preload; 5 in. (129 mm) travel
 BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES
 Brakes  Front: ZTL™-type, 6-piston, fixed caliper, 375 mm 1-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor
Rear: 1-piston, floating caliper, 240 mm stainless steel, fixed rotor
 Tires  Type: Pirelli® Diablo T
Front: 120/70 ZR-17
Rear: 180/55 ZR-17
 Frame & Wheel Colors  Cherry Bomb Translucent or Designer Black Powdercoat wheels
 
 Rake  21° (at steering head)
 Trail  3.3 in. (83 mm)
 Colors  Valencia Orange Translucid, Cherry Bomb Translucid, Midnight Black
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*Price, if shown, is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) and does not include government fees, taxes, dealer vehicle freight/preparation, dealer document preparation charges or any finance charges (if applicable). MSRP and/or final actual sales price will vary depending on options or accessories selected.

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