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BUELL XB9R FIREBOLT 2004

BUELL XB9R FIREBOLT 2004
BUELL XB9R FIREBOLT 2004 · Photo: Stefanobiondo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELBUELL XB9R FIREBOLT 2004
Year2004
Engine Type45-degree V-twin, four-stroke, pushrod OHV, hydraulic lifters, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity984 cc / 60 cu in
Bore X Stroke88.9 x 79.4 mm
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power67.1 kW / 92 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque97 Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 71.5 ft.lb @ 5500 rpm
Ignition—
InductionDDFI fuel injection, 45 mm downdraft
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationDry sump
Gear Box5 speed
ClutchWet, multi-plate
Final DriveKevlar belt
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameHollow aluminium twin-spar frame that doubles as the fuel tank
Front SuspensionShowa upside-down forks, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping
Rear SuspensionShowa shock, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping
Front BrakesZTL 6-piston fixed caliper, 375 mm single-sided perimeter-mounted stainless floating rotor
Rear BrakesSingle 230 mm disc, 1-piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length1935 mm / 76.2 in
Overall Width715 mm / 28.2 in
Overall Height—
Seat Height775 mm / 30.5 in
Wheelbase1320 mm / 52 in
Ground Clearance110 mm / 4.35 in
Dry Weight175 kg / 386 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre120/70 ZR17 Dunlop D207FY
Rear Tyre180/55 ZR17 Dunlop D207FU
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Fuel Consumption5.1 L/100 km / 46.1 US mpg
Top Speed210.2 km/h / 130.6 mph
Buell file

For 2004 the XB9R Firebolt received small refinements, including revised mirrors, passenger pegs, drive belt, belt guard and shift lever, plus a longer warranty. The source also lists a tuned exhaust chamber, a 45 mm downdraft throttle body and six-spoke white wheels, with peak power quoted at a higher 7500 rpm.