2008 Buell Lightning® CityX XB9SX Motorcycles

The streetfighter is at the core of what Buell® is all about. Pure sport-muscle performance. Broad, seamless power delivery. And superior handling. Upon closer inspection, you'll find nothing but premium components and lightweight materials. The Lightning® models also feature neutral ergonomics with wide bars and naturally-positioned footpegs. They provide great leverage, enabling you to ride confidently and aggressively.

Geared up for a full frontal assault on the urban jungle, the Lightning® CityX XB9SX is one tough bike. And with its unique see-through flyscreen and airbox cover, you really can see what this bike is made of.

The urban streetfighter is loaded with rugged style. Powered by a 984-cubic-centimeter Thunderstorm® air/oil/fan cooled, fuel-injected 45-degree V-twin; you’ll be ready for anything the city throws your way.

GENERAL INFORMATION
INSURANCE	Get an Insurance Quote
MANUFACTURER	Buell
MODEL YEAR	2008
MODEL	Lightning® CityX XB9SX
M.S.R.P. *	$8,895.00
DIMENSIONS
LENGTH	76.2 in. (1,935 mm)
WIDTH	32.3 in. (820 mm)
WEIGHT	390 lbs. (177 kg)
GROUND CLEARANCE	4.35 in. (110 mm)
WHEELBASE	52 in. (1,320 mm)
SEAT HEIGHT	31.4 in. (797 mm)
ENGINE
ENGINE	Air/oil/fan-cooled, Thunderstorm® V-twin, OHV, 2-valves per cylinder, self-adjusting
HORSEPOWER	92 hp @ 7,500 rpm
DISPLACEMENT	60 ci (984 cc)
BORE X STROKE	3.5 x 3.125 in. (88.9 x 79.38 mm)
TORQUE	70 ft. lbs. (95 Nm) @ 5,500 rpm
COMPRESSION RATIO	10:1
FUEL SYSTEM	45 mm down-draft DDFI III fuel injection
FUEL CAPACITY	3.82 gal. (14.5 l) with 0.75 gal. (2.8 l) reserve
CLUTCH	Wet, multi-plate, compensated
EXHAUST	Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with mass-centralized mounting
LUBRICATION	Dry-sump
DRIVETRAIN
TRANSMISSION	5-speed, helical gear
FINAL DRIVE	Constant path, 14 mm pitch aramid-reinforced Goodyear® Hibrex® belt with Flexten® Plus technology, 2.407:1 (65/27) ratio
BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES
BRAKES	Front: ZTL™-type, 6-piston, fixed caliper, 375 mm 1-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor Rear: 1-piston, floating caliper, 240 mm stainless steel, fixed rotor
TIRES	Type: Pirelli® Scorpion Sync Front: 120/70 ZR-17 Rear: 180/55 ZR-17
OPERATIONAL
FRAME	Aluminum with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame
SUSPENSION	Front: 43 mm Showa® inverted forks w/ adj. compression & rebound damp. & spring preload; 4.72 in. (120 mm) travel Rear: Showa® coil-over monoshock w/ adj. compression & rebound damp. & spring preload; 5.06 in. (127 mm) travel
RAKE	21° (at steering head)
TRAIL	3.3 in. (83 mm)
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