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BUELL XB9SX LIGHTNING CITYX LIMITED EDITION 2006

BUELL XB9SX LIGHTNING CITYX LIMITED EDITION 2006
BUELL XB9SX LIGHTNING CITYX LIMITED EDITION 2006 · Photo: StealthFX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELBUELL XB9SX LIGHTNING CITYX LIMITED EDITION 2006
Year2006
Engine Type45° V-twin, four-stroke, pushrod OHV, hydraulic self-adjusting 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 @ 7200 rpm
Max Torque97 Nm / 71.5 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm
Ignition—
Induction45 mm downdraft DDFI fuel injection
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationDry sump
Gear Box5-speed, constant mesh
ClutchWet, multi-plate
Final DriveKevlar belt
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameHollow aluminium twin-spar frame that doubles as the fuel tank
Front SuspensionShowa 43 mm upside-down forks, adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping; 119 mm / 4.7 in travel
Rear SuspensionShowa shock, adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping; 127 mm / 5.0 in travel
Front Brakes375 mm single floating stainless disc, ZTL 6-piston fixed caliper
Rear Brakes230 mm single disc, 1-piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length1924 mm / 75.7 in
Overall Width831 mm / 32.7 in
Overall Height1232 mm / 48.5 in
Seat Height797 mm / 31.4 in
Wheelbase1320 mm / 52 in
Ground Clearance127 mm / 5.0 in
Dry Weight177 kg / 390 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Scorpion
Rear Tyre180/55 ZR17 Pirelli Scorpion
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Fuel Consumption6.4 L/100 km / 37 US mpg
Top Speed206 km/h / 128 mph
Buell file

A European limited run of the CityX of about 300 bikes (50 for Britain), finished in translucent Valencia Orange bodywork that shows the engine and airbox. It added black bars, hand guards, headlight grille, number plate bracket and wheels, plus an air box guard and Pirelli Scorpion Sync tyres.