Buell / EBR Buell X1 Lightning (1999) vs Buell / EBR Buell XR9S Lightning (2003) vs Buell / EBR Buell XR9R Firebolt (2007)
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| Make: | Buell / EBR | Buell / EBR | Buell / EBR |
| Model: | Buell X1 Lightning | Buell XR9S Lightning | Buell XR9R Firebolt |
| Years: | 1999 | 2003 | 2007 |
| Engine: | 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder. | 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder | 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1203 cc / 73.4 cu in | 984 cc / 60 cu in | 984 cc / 60 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.8 x 96.8 mm | 88.9 x 79.4 mm | 88.9 x 79.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Lubrication: | Dry sump | Dry sump | Dry sump |
| Induction: | Dynamic Digital Fuel Injection | 45 mm Downdraft DDFI fuel injection | DDFI fuel injection, Ø45 mm downdraft |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 64.2 kW / 88 hp @ 6300 rpm | 67.1 kW / 92 hp @ 7200 rpm | 67.1 kW / 92 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 104 Nm / 10.6 kgf-m / 76.7 ft.lb @ 5600 rpm | 97 Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 71.5 ft.lbs @ 5500 rpm | 97 Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 71.5 ft.lbs @ 5500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed, constant mesh | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Kevlar belt | Kevlar belt | Kevlar belt |
| Gear Ratios: | 1st 2.69 / 2nd 1.85 / 3rd 1.43 / 4th 1.18 / 5th 1.00:1 | 1st 2.69 / 2nd 1.85 / 3rd 1.43 / 4th 1.18 / 5th 1.00 | 1st 2.688 / 2nd 1.850 / 3rd 1.433 / 4th 1.181 / 5th 1.000 |
| Front Suspension: | Ø41 mm Showa upside-down front forks adjustable compression and rebound damping | Showa upside-down forks, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping | Showa upside-down forks, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping |
| Rear Suspension: | Showa shock absorber under engine adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping | Showa shock absorber, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping | Showa shock absorber, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping |
| Front Brakes: | Single Ø340 mm disc, 6 piston caliper | ZTL-type brake, 6-piston fixed caliper, Ø375 mm single sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor | ZTL-type brake, 6-piston fixed caliper, Ø375 mm single sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor |
| Rear Brakes: | Single Ø230 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 230 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single Ø230 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70-17 | 120/70 ZR17, Dunlop D207 FY | 120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo T |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/60-17 | 180/55 ZR17, Dunlop D207 U | 180/55 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo T |
| Seat Height: | 749 cm / 29.5" | 775 mm / 30.5 in | 775 mm / 30.5" |
| Dry Weight: | 200 kg / 440 lbs | 175 kg / 386 lbs | 175 kg / 386 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15.8 L / 4.2 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 14 L / 3.7 US gal |
| Top Speed: | 225 km/h / 140 mph | 210.2 km/h / 130.6 mph | 210.2 km/h / 130.6 mph |