Buell Lightning CityX XB9SX, 2010

 

 

• Buell Lightning CityX XB9SX, 2010

The Lightning CityX is an urban streetfighter designed to handle whatever the big city throws your way. The quick-revving Buell Thunderstorm 984cc V-Twin engine offers broad power to pull through traffic, while an upright rider position, wide Supermoto-style handlebars and intuitive handling help the CityX scat around potholes and dodge through back alleys.

The Buell Lightning models and the new 1125CR are at the core of what Buell is all about - pure performance with a broad, seamless power delivery in a stripped down, raw and aggressive package.

Every 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 Kick Ash Translucid color choice
• New LED taillight
• New Clear-lens front and rear turn signals
• New Thin-film airbox graphics
• New Second oxygen sensor and updated EFI calibration improves fuel economy and drivability
• New Battery tender plug

• • Buell ZTL six-piston front brake
• • Blacked-out engine, frame, forks and other components
• • Pirelli Scorpion Sync tires combine street-sport and off-road technology
• • Cosmetic frame protectors
• • Supermoto-style crossbar handlebar with deflectors
• • Minimal front flyscreen
• • X-Guard protects airbox cover
• • Sculpted Streetfighter seat
• • Twin quartz halogen headlamps with grille
• • Upright, athletic riding position

Key Features
The Lightning CityX is an urban streetfighter designed to handle whatever the big city throws your way. The quick-revving Buell Thunderstorm 984cc V-Twin engine offers broad power to pull through traffic, while an upright rider position, wide Supermoto-style handlebars and intuitive handling help the CityX scat around potholes and dodge through back alleys.

Buell Lightning models and the new 1125CR are at the core of what Buell is all about – pure performance with a broad, seamless power delivery in a stripped down, raw and aggressive package.
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 984cc 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 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

Specifications
USA MSRP: Cherry Bomb Translucid $8,999, Kick Ash Translucid $8,999
Canada MSRP: See Local Canadian Dealer For Pricing

Dimensions

• Overall Length2 78.2 in. (1,986 mm)
• Seat Height, Laden3 30.1 in. (765 mm)
• Seat Height, Unladen 32 in. (813 mm)
• Overall Width without mirrors4 32.7 in. (831 mm)
• Ground Clearance, Unladen2 4.35 in. (110 mm)
• Rake (Steering Head Angle) at Ride Height (degrees) 21
• Fork Angle at Ride Height (degrees) 21
• Trail at Ride Height 3.3 in. (84 mm)
• Wheelbase, Unladen 52 in. (1,321 mm)
• Fuel Capacity, Total 3.82 gal. (14.5 l)
• Fuel Capacity 0.75 gal. (2.8 l)
• Oil Capacity5 2.5 qt. (2.4 l)
• Dry Weight 390 lb. (177 kg)
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 850 lb. (386 kg)
• Load Carrying Capacity 391 lb. (177 kg)

Powertrain

• Engine Buell Thunderstorm 984cc air/oil/fan-cooled, four-stroke, 45 degree V-twin
• Displacement 60 cu in (983 cc)
• Bore 3.5 in. (88.9 mm)
• Stroke 3.125 in. (79.38 mm)
• Peak Torque per SAE J607, North America 70 ft-lb (95 Nm)
• Peak Torque RPM per SAE J607, North America 5,500
• Peak Horsepower per SAE J607, North America 92 hp (69 kW)
• Peak Horsepower RPM per SAE J607, North America 7,500
• Compression Ratio 10.0:1
• Mileage per US EPA Urban Trace, CITY6 50 mpg (4.7 l/100 km)
• Mileage per US EPA HIGHWAY Fuel Economy Test6 65 mpg (3.6 l/100 km)
• Intake Zero-resistance airbox

DriveTrain

• Primary Drive Type Chain
• Primary Drive Ratio 1.676 (57/34)
• Secondary Drive Type7
• Constant path, 14mm pitch aramid reinforced Hibrex(R) belt with Flexten(R) Plus technology.
• Secondary Drive Member Pitch Length (# of Teeth or # of Links) 128
• Secondary Drive Ratio 2.407 (65/27)
• Transmission type 5-speed, Helical gear design
• Transmission Ratio, 1st 2.648
• Transmission Ratio, 2nd 1.892
• Transmission Ratio, 3rd 1.407
• Transmission Ratio, 4th 1.166
• Transmission Ratio, 5th 1
• Transmission Ratio, 6th

Chassis

• Front Brake ZTL (tm) Braking System
• Front Rotor and Caliper Configuration 6-piston, fixed caliper. Single-sided, inside-out, floating rotor.
• Front Rotor Size, OD 14.77 in. (375 mm)
• Number of Front Brake Rotors 1
• Rear Rotor and Caliper Configuration Single-piston, floating caliper. Fixed rotor.
• Rear Brake
• Rear Rotor Size, OD 9.45 in. (240 mm)
• Rear Suspension Type and Configuration Fully adjustable (adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload), coil-over monoshock with remote, underseat reservoir.
• Front Suspension Type and Configuration Fully adjustable (adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload) inverted forks.
• Front Fork Slider Tube Diameter 1.69 in. (42.9 mm)
• Fork Lock Availability (true or false) True
• Suspension Travel, Front Wheel, Along Fork Line 4.72 in. (120 mm)
• Suspension Travel, Rear Wheel, Vertical 5.06 in. (129 mm)
• Lean Angle at Full Suspension Compression, Soft Contact, Left (degrees) 42°
• Lean Angle at Full Suspension Compression, Soft Contact, Right (degrees) 42°
• Lean Angle at Full Suspension Compression, Hard Contact, Left (degrees) 48°
• Lean Angle at Full Suspension Compression, Hard Contact, Right (degrees) 50°
• Frame Aluminum frame with Uniplanar Powertrain vibration isolation system - FUEL IN FRAME
• Swingarm Description Cast aluminum swingarm with detachable brace. OIL IN SWINGARM.

Wheels and Tires

• Tire Brand and Model, Front Pirelli Scorpion Sync
• Tire Brand and Model, Rear Pirelli Scorpion Sync
• Tire Size Designator, Front 120/70 ZR-17
• Tire Size Designator, Rear 180/55 ZR-17
• Wheel Type, Front 6-spoke, ZTL, cast aluminum front wheel.
• Wheel Type, Rear 6-spoke, cast-aluminum rear wheel.
• Wheel Size, Front (width x dia) (in) 3.5x17
• Wheel Size, Rear (width x dia) (in) 5.5x17

Electrical

• Battery Type and Specifications Sealed Lead Acid, maintenance-free, 12-volt, 12 amp-hour (per Battery Council International rating), 200 cca.
• Charging System Specifications 30-amp max permanent magnet single-phase alternator with solid-state regulator (405 watts@3,000 rpm, 405 watts peak)
• Starter System Specifications 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
• Headlamp Type and Wattages (high, low and position lamp) Twin quartz Halogen (H7) 55-watt low beam, 55-watt high beam. 5-watt position lamp.
• Tail Light Wattages (stop and running) .55W for tail light, 5W for stop light
• Turn Signal Lights Type (manual or self-canceling) and Wattage Manual canceling, 10w.
• License Plate Lamp Wattage 5w