Buell Firebolt XB12R. December 2007
Powerful, well balanced, reliable and easy to own, the Buell Firebolt is a sport motorcycle designed to take its rider to a new level of performance. A winner of multiple pro and amateur road racing championships around the world, the Firebolt was also presented with the coveted "Best Cornering Motorcycle of All Time" award by Britain's Bike magazine.
The Firebolt XB12R is powered by the air/oil/fan-cooled 1203cc Thunderstorm V-Twin engine, tuned to deliver immediate, usable power over a broad rpm range. What's new on the Firebolt XB12R for 2008: Modifications enhance the performance of the Thunderstorm 1203 V-Twin powertrain, reduce maintenance costs, and allow a redline of 7100 rpm. The Firebolt is pre-wired for installation of accessory heated hand grips, with 18 watts per side and High and Low heat settings. The instrument panel styling is refreshed and the tachometer reflects the 7100 rpm redline. A commemorative Buell 25th Anniversary graphic with Erik Buell's signature is placed on the upper triple clamp. Cosmetic frame protectors help reduce damage in a tip-over incident. A new colour is added for 2008 - Arctic White with Hero Blue trans-lucid wheels and windscreen, and a Graphite Grey frame. Buell Firebolt XB12RThe 1203cc Buell Thunderstorm V-Twin engine makes 103 peak horsepower at 6800 rpm, and 84 ft. lbs. of peak torque at 6000 rpm, with 75 percent of peak torque available at 3500 rpm. The Buell InterActive Exhaust system utilises a valve in the dual-chamber muffler that's controlled by the ECM and adjusts exhaust flow according to smooth torque delivery and optimise engine power. The Firebolt features clip on handlebars for optimal control, an aerodynamic quarter fairing with dual projector beam headlamps, and a sleek, covered passenger pillion.
Buell Firebolt XB12R highlights:
- Buell Thunderstorm 1203 V-Twin engine -103 peak hp @ 6800 rpm -84 ft. lbs. peak torque @ 6000 rpm -Buell Inter-Active Exhaust -New DDFI 3 electronic fuel Injection ECM -New eight row oil cooler with Jiffy-tite fittings -Dry Weight: 395 lbs -Wheelbase: 52 inches -Fully adjustable 43 mm Showa inverted fork -Fully adjustable Showa rear shock absorber -Buell ZTL front brake -Goodyear Hibrex drive belt with Flexten Plus technology -New cosmetic frame protectors -New pre-wired for available heated grips -New instrument panel graphics -Pirelli Diablo T tyres -New Arctic White/Hero Blue translucent colours - Commemorative Buell 25th Anniversary badge.
