Comparisons / Comparison of Buell Lightning XB9S 2004 and Buell Lightning XB9S 2003

Comparison of Buell Lightning XB9S 2004 and Buell Lightning XB9S 2003 [S]ave

Attribute
Buell Lightning XB9S 2004 ×
Buell Lightning XB9S 2003 ×
General
Production from (year)20042003
MakeBuellBuell
ModelBuell Lightning XB9SBuell Lightning XB9S
CategoryNaked bikeNaked bike
Engine and transmission
Engine typeTwin, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder22
Fuel systemInjectionInjection
Displacement (cm³)984984
Power (kw)61.567.2
Cooling systemAirAir
Transmission type,final driveBeltBelt
Torque (Nm)85.692.2
Bore (mm)88.988.9
Stroke (mm)96.879.4
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 typeAluminium 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
Trail (mm)83-
Rake (fork angle) (degree)21-
Other
Color options
  • midnight black
  • sunfire yellow/stardust silver
  • midnight black
  • sunfire yellow
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,3201,321
Dry weight (kg)175175
Power/weight ratio0.35140.384
Overall height (mm)1,2321,232
Overall length (mm)1,9241,924
Overall width (mm)831831
Seat height (mm)765765
Ground clearance (mm)127127
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)1414



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