Buell Ulysses XB12X, 2010

 

 

 

• Buell Ulysses XB12X, 2010

The Buell Ulysses XB12X is an adventure sportbike that defies any and all limitations. Equipped with rugged protective features, usable powerband and extended suspension travel and ground clearance, the XB12X ready to continue even when the pavement doesn't.

Buell adventure motorcycles take intuitive handling to both paved and unpaved roads alike. Featuring premium styling and all day comfort, the Ulysses goes wherever you want.
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.
 

Model Highlights

• New Sunfire Yellow color choice
• New Blacked-out frame, swingarm, flyscreen and footpeg supports, and triple clamps
• New Smoked windscreen
• 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

• Buell ZTL six-piston front brake
• Pirelli Scorpion Sync tires combine street-sport and off-road technology
• Long-travel suspension and enhanced ground clearance
• Dial-adjustable rear suspension pre-load
• Cosmetic frame protectors
• Supermoto-style crossbar handlebar with deflectors
• Two-piece, quick-release windscreen reduces buffeting
• Dual front fender system
• Aggressive saw-tooth pattern footpegs
• Twin quartz halogen headlamps with grille
• Three-position Triple Tail™ System functions as a passenger backrest or luggage rack
• Underseat storage
• Functional tool kit
• 2 x 12v. power outlets
• Optional top and side cases
• Heated hand grips
• Comfortable, neutral riding position

Key Features
The Buell Ulysses XB12X is an adventure sportbike that defies any and all limitations.
Equipped with rugged protective features, usable powerband and extended suspension travel and ground clearance, the XB12X ready to continue even when the pavement doesn’t.
Buell adventure motorcycles take intuitive handling to both paved and unpaved roads alike.

Featuring premium styling and all day comfort, the Ulysses goes wherever you want. 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 1203cc 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 Buell InterActive Exhaust
• 6-spoke, cast aluminum wheels reinforced for off pavement use
• Steel braided brake lines
• Fully adjustable 47 mm Showa inverted fork with 6.5 inches of travel
• Fully adjustable Showa rear shock absorber
• Adjustable hand controls

Specifications
USA MSRP: Sunfire Yellow $11,499, Midnight Black $11,499
Canada MSRP: See Local Canadian Dealer For Pricing

Dimensions

• Overall Length 85.8 in. (2,179 mm)
• Seat Height, Laden 31.8 in. (808 mm)
• Seat Height, Unladen 33.8 in. (859 mm)
• Overall Width without mirrors 35.1 in. (892 mm)
• Ground Clearance, Unladen 6.75 in. (171 mm)
• Rake (Steering Head Angle) at Ride Height (degrees) 23.5
• Fork Angle at Ride Height (degrees) 22
• Trail at Ride Height 4.8 in. (122 mm)
• Wheelbase, Unladen 54.1 in. (1,374 mm)
• Fuel Capacity, Total 4.4 gal. (16.7 l)
• Fuel Capacity 0.83 gal. (3.1 l)
• Oil Capacity 2.5 qt. (2.4 l)
• Dry Weight 425 lb. (193 kg)
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 950 lb. (431 kg)
• Load Carrying Capacity 455 lb. (206 kg)

Powertrain

• Engine Thunderstorm 1203 air/oil/fan-cooled, 4-stroke, 45 degree V-twin
• Displacement 73.4 cu in (1,203 cc)
• Bore 3.5 in. (88.9 mm)
• Stroke 3.812 in. (96.82 mm)
• Peak Torque per SAE J607, North America 84 ft-lb (114 Nm)
• Peak Torque RPM per SAE J607, North America 6,000
• Peak Horsepower per SAE J607, North America 103 hp (77 kW)
• Peak Horsepower RPM per SAE J607, North America 6,800
• Compression Ratio 10.0:1
• Mileage per US EPA Urban Trace, CITY
• Mileage per US EPA HIGHWAY Fuel Economy Test
• Intake Zero-resistance airbox

DriveTrain

• Primary Drive Type Chain
• Primary Drive Ratio 1.500 (57/38)
• 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) 135 Teeth
• 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 reservoir and remote spring preload adjustment.
• Front Suspension Type and Configuration Fully adjustable (adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload) inverted forks with rearward offset axle.
• Front Fork Slider Tube Diameter 1.85 in. (47 mm)
• Fork Lock Availability (true or false) True
• Suspension Travel, Front Wheel, Along Fork Line 6.51 in. (165 mm)
• Suspension Travel, Rear Wheel, Vertical 6.38 in. (162 mm)

Frame Aluminum frame with Uniplanar Powertrain vibration isolation system - Fuel in Frame
Swingarm Description Extended XB cast aluminum swingarm. 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 Reinforced outer edge, same 6-spoke, ZTL, cast aluminum.
• Wheel Type, Rear Reinforced outer edge, same 6 spoke cast aluminum
• 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) Ten segment LED tail light. Running light = 0.36 Watts. Stop light = 3.36 Watts
• Turn Signal Lights Type (manual or self-canceling) and Wattage Manual canceling, 10w.
• License Plate Lamp Wattage 5w