Comparisons / Comparison of Buell Firebolt XB9R 2003 and Buell Lightning XB9S 2003

Comparison of Buell Firebolt XB9R 2003 and Buell Lightning XB9S 2003 [S]ave

Attribute
Buell Lightning XB9S 2003 ×
Buell Firebolt XB9R 2003 ×
General
Production from (year)20032003
MakeBuellBuell
ModelBuell Lightning XB9SBuell Firebolt XB9R
CategoryNaked bikeSport
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder22
Fuel systemInjectionInjection
Displacement (cm³)984984
Power (kw)67.267.2
Cooling systemAirAir
Transmission type,final driveBeltBelt
Torque (Nm)92.292.2
Bore (mm)88.988.9
Stroke (mm)79.479.4
Gearbox5-speed5-speed
Fuel controlOverhead Valves (OHV)Overhead Valves (OHV)
Compression10.0:110.0:1
Chassis
Front suspensionShowa® inverted fork with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preloadShowa® inverted fork with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Rear suspensionShowa® shock absorber with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preloadShowa® shock absorber with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Diameter (mm)240240
Frame typeAluminum Frame with Uniplanar powertrain vibration isolation systemAluminum Frame with Uniplanar powertrain vibration isolation system
Front tyre120/70-ZR17120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre180/55-ZR17180/55-ZR17
Front wheel travel (mm)120120
Rear wheel travel (mm)127127
Other
Color options
  • midnight black
  • sunfire yellow
  • arctic white/blue
  • arctic white/orange
  • battle blue
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,3211,321
Dry weight (kg)175175
Power/weight ratio0.3840.384
Overall height (mm)1,2321,092
Overall length (mm)1,9241,924
Overall width (mm)831768
Seat height (mm)765775
Ground clearance (mm)127127
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)1414



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