2008 Buell Lightning XB12Scg

SPECIFICATIONS:

Dimensions
2008 specifications1 Lightning® XB12Scg

Overall Length6 75.70 in. (1922.78 mm)
Overall Width8 29.70 in. (754.38 mm)
Seat Height7 28.60 in. (726.44 mm)
Ground Clearance6 3.55 in. (90.17 mm)
Rake7 (steering head) 21°
Fork Angle7 21°
Lean Angle9:
Soft Contact, Right - 42°
Soft Contact, Left - 42°
Hard Contact, Right - 50°
Hard Contact, Left - 48°
Trail7 3.30 in. (83.82 mm)
Wheelbase6 52 in. (1320.80 mm)
Tires4 (Pirelli ®):
Front - 120/70 ZR-17
Rear - 180/55 ZR-17
Fuel Capacity 3.82 gal. (14.46 L)
Reserve Fuel Capacity 0.75 gal. (2.84 L)
Fuel Economy2 (EPA urban/highway test) 48/65 mpg (4.90/3.62 L/100 km)
Weight:
Dry Weight 395 lbs. (179.17 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 850 lbs. (385.55 kg)
Load Capacity 391 lbs. (177.35 kg)

Engine
Engine Air/oil/fan-cooled, 4-stroke, 45° V-Twin
Valve Train OHV, two valves per cylinder, self-adjusting
Bore x Stroke 3.50 in. x 3.81 in. (88.90 mm x 96.82 mm)
Displacement 73.40 cu. in. (1203 cc)
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Fuel Delivery 49 mm down draft DDFI III fuel injection
Intake Zero-resistance airbox
Exhaust Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with
InterActive valve and mass-centralized mounting
Torque (North America per SAE J607) 84 ft. lbs. @ 6000 rpm (113.90 NM @ 6000 rpm)
Horsepower (North America per SAE J607) 103 hp @ 6800 rpm
Lubrication Dry sump
Oil Capacity 2.50 qts. (2.37 L)
Oil Filtration Screw-on disposable element

Drivetrain
Primary Drive Chain, 1.500:1 (57/38) ratio
Final Drive3 Constant path, 14 mm pitch aramid-reinforced
Goodyear Hibrex® belt with Flexten® Plus
technology, 2.407:1 (65/27) ratio
Clutch Wet, multi-plate, compensated,
Transmission 5-speed, constant mesh
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 Fork 41 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: Cherry Bomb Translucent or Designer Black Powdercoat
Front 6-spoke, ZTL™ cast aluminum, 3.50 in. x 17 in. (88.90 mm x 431.80 mm)
Rear 6-spoke, cast aluminum, 5.50 in. x 17 in. (139.70 mm x 431.80 mm)
Brakes:
Front ZTL™-type 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 - 3.12 in. (79.25 mm)
Rear Wheel - 5.06 in. (128.52 mm)

Electric
Battery (per Battery Council International Rating) Sealed lead acid, maintenance-free, 12V, 12 amp/hour, 200 cca
Charging 30-amp, permanent magnet, single-phase 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):
Headlamp (twin quartz halogen [H7]) - 55-watt low beam, 55-W 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
Cherry Bomb Translucid, Valencia Orange Translucid, Midnight Black

Warranty
Warranty 24 months (unlimited mileage)
1 Specifications for non-U.S. markets might differ. Buell reserves the right to discontinue
models or change specifications at any time without incurring any obligations. Vehicle
specifications may vary from country to country depending on local laws. Some models
are not available in certain countries.
2 Based on tests conducted under lab conditions per U.S. E.P.A. test procedures.
Mileage will vary depending on personal riding habits, weather conditions, trip length,
and vehicle condition.
3 Hibrex® and Flexten® are registered trademarks of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.
4 Showa® and Pirelli® are registered trademarks of their respective owners.
5 Availability may vary from dealer to dealer, and is subject to change without notice.
6 Unladen, wet configuration (no rider, all fluids).
7 Laden, wet configuration (design rider, all fluids).
8 Without mirrors.
9 Bottomed-out configuration (100% suspension compression).