45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod
actuated overhead valve.
hydraulic self-adjusting lifters,
2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity
1203 cc / 73 cu in
Bore x Stroke
88.9 x 96.8 mm
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Cooling System
Air cooled
Exhaust
Free breathing, 2-into-1 Buell Interactive exhaust system
Induction
Ø49 mm downdraft DDFI II fuel injection
Starting
Electric
Max Power
86.9 kW / 103 hp @ 6800 rpm
Max Torque
114 Nm / 11.6 kgf-m / 84 ft-lbs @ 6000 rpm
Transmission
5 Speed
Final
Drive
Belt
Frame
Aluminium frame with Uniplanar™ Powertrain
vibration isolation system
Rake
21°
Trail
83 mm / 3.3"
Front Suspension
Showa Ø43 mm inverted forks
compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable
Front Wheel Travel
120 mm / 4.7"
Rear Suspension
Showa coil-over monoshock, remote underseat
reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring
preload, 127mm wheel travel
Rear Wheel Travel
127 mm / 5.0"
Front Brakes
ZTL type brake, 6 piston, fixed caliper, Ø375
mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor
Rear Brakes
Single Ø240 mm disc, 1 piston
floating caliper
Front Wheel
3.50 x 17"
Rear Wheel
5.50 x 17"
Front Tyre
120/70 ZR17, Pirelli Diablo
Rear Tyre
180/55 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo
Dimensions
Length: 1924
mm / 75.7"
Width:
768 mm / 30.2"
Height:
1092 mm / 43.0"
Wheelbase
1320 mm / 52.0"
Ground Clearance
127 mm / 5.0"
Seat Height
775 mm / 30.5"
Dry Weight
179 kg / 395 lbs
Fuel Capacity
14 L / 3.7 US gal
Average Fuel Consumption
5.6 L/100 km / 17.9 km/L / 42 US mpg
Standing ¼ Mile
11.4 sec, 182 km/h / 113 mph
Top Speed
249 km/h / 155 mph
Reviews
Greg Sanchez
The innovative design of the Buell® Firebolt® XB12R
breaks all sportbike convention. Its light weight, razor-sharp agility and
torque-rich V-Twin powerplant make it a potent canyon carver that looks and
feels like no other motorcycle on the road.
Buell® sportbikes strike a unique balance of real-world and race track
performance. Their unique styling, aggressive ergonomics and premium components
combine to deliver the ultimate, intuitive sport riding experience.
Each Buell model is designed utilizing the Buell Trilogy of Technology™ -
chassis rigidity, centralized mass, and low unsprung weight - to produce a
motorcycle which responds instantly to rider input.
Model Highlights
New Sunfire Yellow color choice
New Master cylinder piston seals for improved brake feel
New LED taillight
New Clear-lens front and rear turn signals
New Thin-film airbox graphics and fly cut brake logos
New Second oxygen sensor and updated EFI calibration improves fuel economy and
drivability
• Buell® ZTL2™ four-pad, eight-piston front brake
• Blacked-out engine, frame, forks and other components
• Pirelli Diablo Corsa III tires
• Cosmetic frame protectors
• Clip-on style handlebar
• Aerodynamic front fairing with tinted windscreen
• Perforated textured seat
• Removable tail cowl over passenger seat
• Dual projector-beam headlamps
• Aggressive, athletic riding position
Key Features
The innovative design of the Buell® Firebolt® XB12R breaks all sportbike
convention. Its light weight, razor-sharp agility and torque-rich V-Twin
powerplant make it a potent canyon carver that looks and feels like no other
motorcycle on the road.
Buell® sportbikes strike a unique balance of real-world and race track
performance. Their unique styling, aggressive ergonomics and premium components
combine to deliver the ultimate, intuitive sport riding experience.
Each Buell model is designed utilizing the Buell Trilogy of Technology™ –
chassis rigidity, centralized mass, and low unsprung weight – to produce a
motorcycle which responds instantly to rider input.
• Buell Thunderstorm® 1203cc air/oil/fancooled 45-degree V-Twin engine with DDFI
3 Electronic Fuel Injection ECM
• Fuel in Frame Intuitive Response Chassis
• Rigid cast-aluminum swingarm doubles as engine oil reservoir
• Eight-row oil cooler with Jiffy-tite fittings
• Goodyear® Hibrex® final drive belt with Flexten Plus technology with a
constant-tension pulley for smoother on/off throttle transitions
• Underslung Buell InterActive Exhaust
• 6-spoke, cast aluminum wheels
• Steel braided brake lines
• Fully adjustable 43 mm Showa® inverted fork
• Fully adjustable Showa® rear shock absorber
• Adjustable hand controls
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