The streetfighter is at the core of what Buell® is all about. Pure sport-muscle performance. Broad, seamless power delivery. And superior handling. Upon closer inspection, you'll find nothing but premium components and lightweight materials. The Lightning® models also feature neutral ergonomics with wide bars and naturally-positioned footpegs. They provide great leverage, enabling you to ride confidently and aggressively.
Geared up for a full frontal assault on the urban jungle, the Lightning® CityX XB9SX is one tough bike. And with its unique see-through flyscreen and airbox cover, you really can see what this bike is made of.
The urban streetfighter is loaded with rugged style. Powered by a 984-cubic-centimeter Thunderstorm® air/oil/fan cooled, fuel-injected 45-degree V-twin; you’ll be ready for anything the city throws your way.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Manufacturer
Buell®
Model Year
2008
Model
Lightning® CityX XB9SX
MSRP
$8,895.00*
ENGINE
Engine
Air/oil/fan-cooled, Thunderstorm® V-twin, OHV, 2-valves per cylinder, self-adjusting
Gross Horsepower
92 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Displacement
60 ci (984 cc)
Bore x Stroke
3.5 x 3.125 in. (88.9 x 79.38 mm)
Torque
70 ft. lbs. (95 Nm) @ 5,500 rpm
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Fuel System
45 mm down draft DDFI III fuel injection
Clutch
Wet, multi-plate, compensated
Exhaust
Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with mass-centralized mounting
Lubrication
Dry-sump
DIMENSIONS
Length
76.2 in. (1,935 mm)
Width
32.3 in. (820 mm)
Weight
390 lbs. (177 kg)
Ground Clearance
4.35 in. (110 mm)
Frame
Aluminum with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame
Wheelbase
52 in. (1,320 mm)
Fuel Capacity
3.82 gal. (14.5 l) with 0.75 gal. (2.8 l) reserve
Seat Height
31.4 in. (797 mm)
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission
5-speed, helical gear
Final Drive
Constant path, 14 mm pitch aramid-reinforced Goodyear® Hibrex® belt with Flexten® Plus technology, 2.407:1 (65/27) ratio
Suspension
Front: 43 mm Showa® inverted forks w/ adj. compression & rebound damp. & spring preload; 4.72 in. (120 mm) travel
Rear: Showa® coil-over monoshock w/ adj. compression & rebound damp. & spring preload; 5.06 in. (127 mm) travel
Hero Blue Translucent or Designer Black Powdercoat wheels
Rake
21° (at steering head)
Trail
3.3 in. (83 mm)
Colors
Hero Blue Translucid, Kick Ash Translucid
Photos may show optional equipment
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