2009 Buell Lightning XB9SX

2009 Buell Lightning XB9SX

A Streetfighter for the middle-weight class, the CityX was designed especially for the urban environment. The quick-revving nature and broad powerband of the Buell Thunderstorm 984 V-Twin engine lets the CityX pull briskly away from traffic and acceleration past pesky cabs, while an upright rider position, wide Supermoto-style handlebars and intuitive handling help the CityX scat around potholes and dodge through back alleys. A new saddle shape for 2009 drops the seat height by 1.3 inches to 30.1 inches. Hand deflectors, dual headlight grilles, and frame pucks fend off minor cosmetic damage. Pirelli Scorpion Sync tires grip all road surfaces and add aggressive style. Available with Cherry Bomb Translucid or Hero Blue Translucid bodywork.

Buell Lightning CityX XB9SX highlights

Buell Thunderstorm 984cc air/oil/fan-cooled, four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin engine
92 peak hp @ 7500 rpm (per SAE J607)
70 ft. lbs. peak torque @ 5500 rpm (per SAE J607)
DDFI 3 Electronic Fuel Injection ECM
Eight-row oil cooler with Jiffy-tite fittings
New stronger Veyance Hibrex drive belt with Flexten Plus technology
Fully adjustable 43 mm Showa inverted fork
Fully adjustable Showa rear shock absorber
Buell ZTL front brake
Dry Weight: 390 pounds
Wheelbase: 52 inches
New Seat height 30.1 inches
Pirelli Scorpion Sync tires
New black engine, frame, swingarm, powertrain and forks
Translucid bodywork with X-Guard on airbox cover
Supermoto-style crossbar handlebars with deflectors
Headlight grille
Cosmetic frame pucks
Pre-Wired for Accessory Heated Grip

SPECIFICATIONS:

Dimensions
Overall Length6 76.2 in. (1935 mm)
Overall Width8 29.7 in. (755 mm)
Seat Height7 30.1 in. (765 mm)
Ground Clearance6 4.35 in. (110 mm)
Rake7 (steering head) 21.0°
Fork Angle7 21.0°
Lean Angle9:
• Soft Contact, Right 42°
• Soft Contact, Left 42°
• Hard Contact, Right 50°
• Hard Contact, Left 48°
Trail7 3.3 in. (83 mm)
Wheelbase6 52.0 in. (1320 mm)
Tires4 (Pirelli® Scorpion® Sync®):
• Front 120/70 ZR-17
• Rear 180/55 ZR-17
Fuel Capacity 3.82 gal. (14.5 L)
Reserve Fuel Capacity 0.75 gal. (2.8 L)

Fuel Economy2
(EPA urban/highway test) 50/65 mpg (4.7/3.6 L/100 km)
Weight:
• Dry Weight 390 lbs. (177 kg)
• Gross Vehicle 850 lbs. (386 kg)
Weight Rating Load Capacity 396 lbs. (180 kg)

Engine
Engine Thunderstorm® air/oil/fan-cooled, 4-stroke, 45° V-Twin
Valves OHV, two valves per cylinder, self-adjusting
Bore x Stroke 3.500 in. x 3.125 in. (88.90 mm x 79.38 mm)
Displacement 60.0 cu. in. (984 cc)
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Fuel Delivery 45 mm down draft DDFI III

Fuel injection
Intake Zero-resistance airbox
Exhaust Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with mass-centralized mounting
Torque
(North America per SAE J607) 70 ft. lbs. @ 5500 rpm (94.9 nm @ 5500 rpm)
Horsepower
(North America per SAE J607) 92 hp @ 7500 rpm
Lubrication Dry-sump
Oil Capacity10 2.5 qts. (2.4 L)
Oil Filtration Screw-on disposable element

Drivetrain
Primary Drive Chain, 1.676:1 (57/34) ratio
Final Drive3 Constant path, 14 mm pitch aramidreinforced
Veyance Hibrex® belt with Flexten® Plus technology, 2.407:1 (65/27) ratio
Clutch Wet, multi-plate, compensated
Transmission 5-speed, helical gear
Gear Ratios:
• 1st 2.648
• 2nd 1.892
• 3rd 1.407
• 4th 1.166
• 5th 1.000

Chassis4
Frame Aluminum frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame
Front Forks 43 mm Showa® inverted forks with adjustable compression damping,
rebound damping and spring preload
Rear Shock Showa® coil-over monoshock with remote, under-seat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Wheels: Hero Blue Translucent or Cherry Bomb Translucent
• Front 6-spoke, ZTL™ cast aluminum, 3.5 in. x 17 in. (88.9 mm x 431.8 mm)
• Rear 6-spoke, cast aluminum, 5.5 in. x 17 in. (139.7 mm x 431.8 mm)
Brakes:
• Front
ZTL™ brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper; 375 mm single-sided, inside-out, stainless steel, floating rotor
• Rear
Single-piston, floating caliper; 240 mm stainless steel, fixed rotor
Suspension Travel:
• Front Wheel 4.72 in. (120 mm)
• Rear Wheel 5.06 in. (129 mm)

Electric
Battery (per Battery Council International Rating) Sealed lead acid, maintenance-free, 12V, 12-amp/hour, 200 cca
Charging 30-amp, permanent magnet, singlephase alternator with solid-state regulator (405W @3000 rpm, 405W peak)
Starting 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation):
• Headlamps (twin quartz halogen [H7]) 55-watt low beam, 55-watt high beam
• Tail/Stop Lights 5W/21W
• Turn Signal Lights 10W manual canceling
• License Plate Light 5W

Instruments
Electronic speedometer, tachometer, odometer; dual tripmeter; high beam, neutral, oil, low fuel (plus, odometer shows miles traveled on reserve), turn signal and engine diagnostic indicator lamps; clock

Colors5
Hero Blue Translucid, Cherry Bomb Translucid