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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | Buell XR9S Lightning | 
			
				| Years: | 2003 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 984 cc / 60 cu in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 88.9 x 79.4 mm | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Air cooled | 
			
					
						| Lubrication: | Dry sump | 
			
					
						| Exhaust: | Two-into-one, free breathing | 
			
					
						| Induction: | 45 mm Downdraft DDFI fuel injection | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Electric | 
			
					
						| Battery: | 12V, 12Ah | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 67.1 kW / 92 hp @ 7200 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 97 Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 71.5 ft.lbs @ 5500 rpm | 
			
					
						| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 5 Speed, constant mesh | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Kevlar belt | 
			
					
						| Gear Ratios: | 1st 2.69 / 2nd 1.85 / 3rd 1.43 / 4th 1.18 / 5th 1.00 | 
			
					
						| Frame: | Hollow aluminium twin-spar frame doubles as the fuel tank | 
			
					
						| Rake: | 21° | 
			
					
						| Trail: | 84 mm / 3.3 in | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | Showa upside-down forks, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping | 
			
					
						| Front Wheel Travel: | 119 mm / 4.7 in | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Showa shock absorber, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping | 
			
					
						| Rear Wheel Travel: | 127 mm / 5.0 in | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | ZTL-type brake, 6-piston fixed caliper, Ø375 mm single sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Single 230 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | 
			
					
						| Wheels: | 6-Spoke cast | 
			
					
						| Front Rim: | 3.50 x 17 in | 
			
					
						| Rear Rim: | 5.50 x 17 in | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17, Dunlop D207 FY | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17, Dunlop D207 U | 
			
					
						| Dimensions: | Length: 1924 mm / 75.7 in Width: 831 mm / 32.7 in Height: 1232 mm / 48.5 in | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1320 mm / 52 in | 
			
					
						| Ground Clearance: | 127 mm / 5.0 in | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 775 mm / 30.5 in | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 175 kg / 386 lbs | 
			
					
						| GVWR: | 386 kg / 850 lbs | 
			
					
						| Oil Capacity: | 2.3 Litres / 2.5 qts | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 
			
					
						| Consumption average: | 5.1 L/100 km / 19.6 km/l / 46.1 US mpg | 
			
					
						| Standing ¼ Mile: | 12.2 sec | 
			
					
						| Top Speed: | 210.2 km/h / 130.6 mph | 
			
					
						| Reviews: | Motorcycle USA |