| MODEL | BUELL XB9S LIGHTNING 2002 |
| Year | 2002 |
| Engine Type | 45° V-twin, four-stroke, pushrod OHV, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 984 cc / 60 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 88.9 x 79.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 67.1 kW / 92 hp @ 7200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 97 Nm / 71.5 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | 45 mm downdraft DDFI fuel injection |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5-speed, constant mesh |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Kevlar belt |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Hollow aluminium twin-spar frame that doubles as the fuel tank |
| Front Suspension | Showa upside-down forks, adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping; 119 mm / 4.7 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Showa shock, adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping; 127 mm / 5.0 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 375 mm single floating stainless disc, ZTL 6-piston fixed caliper |
| Rear Brakes | 230 mm single disc, 1-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 775 mm / 30.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1320 mm / 52 in |
| Ground Clearance | 127 mm / 5.0 in |
| Dry Weight | 175 kg / 386 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.1 L/100 km / 46.1 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 210.2 km/h / 130.6 mph |
Buell's first Lightning, the naked XB9S, put the 984 cc Uniplanar-mounted Sportster-derived twin in the aluminium frame whose spars hold the fuel. It paired a small headlight fairing with a short rear subframe for an upright, flickable street riding position.
