New Buell Lightning Series. December 2007

Packing a one-two combination of V-Twin muscle and innovative engineering, the Lightning is a motorcycle designed to excel in the real world.

Wide, flat handlebars and athletic ergonomics put the Lightning rider in control of any situation. A broad, V-Twin powerband means thrust is always just a twist of the throttle away. The Thunderstorm 1203 features electronic fuel injection and dry-sump oiling, and is equipped with the Buell InterActive Exhaust system, which utilises a valve in the dual chamber muffler that is controlled by the ECM and adjusts exhaust flow according to riding conditions to smooth torque delivery and optimise engine power.

A short wheelbase and stiff chassis - the pure application of the Buell Trilogy of Technology philosophy - produce a motor-cycle that is agile and intuitively responsive to rider input. There are five Buell Lightning models for 2008.

What's New on Lightning for 2008: - Updates to both the 1203 Thunderstorm V-Twin and 984 Thunderstorm V-Twin engine enhance performance and reduce maintenance cost. - Each Lightning model is pre-wired for installation of accessory heated hand grips, with 18 peak watts per side and high and low heat settings. -The instrument panel styling is refreshed and the tachometer reflects the new 7100-rpm redline on models equipped with the 1203 Thunderstorm engine. - A commemorative Buell 25th Anniversary graphic with Erik Buell's signature is placed on the handlebar clamp. - Cosmetic frame protectors help reduce damage to the frame in case of a tip over incident.

New Buell Lightning Series - designed to excel. Buell Lightning XB12SA direct descendent of the notorious 1996 Buell S1 Lightning, the XB12S is ready to unleash any rider's inner hooligan nature. The tyre twisting torque of a Thunderstorm 1203 V-Twin is paired with the athletic reflexes of the Buell Intuitive Response Chassis (IRC), a combination of throttle response, handling and sexy naked styling that is simply irresistible.

Buell Lightning XB12S highlights: - Buell Thunderstorm 1203 V-Twin engine. - 103 peak hp @ 6800 rpm. - 84 ft. lbs. peak torque @ 6000 rpm. - Buell InterActive Exhaust. - New DDFI 3 Electronic Fuel Injection ECM. -New eight-row oil cooler with Jiffy-tite fittings. - 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. - Dry Weight: 395 lbs. - Wheelbase: 52 inches. - Seat height: 30.1 inches. - New Cosmetic Frame Protectors. - New Pre-wired for accessory heated grips. - New Instrument Panel Graphics. - Pirelli Diablo T tyres. - Available with Translucid bodywork. - Commemorative Buell 25th Anniversary badge.

Buell Lightning Super TT XB12STT.
The Lightning Super TT brings Supermoto-inspired styling and performance to the street. A narrow and flat solo seat makes rider movement easy, while wide, flat handlebars provide outstanding leverage. Centered foot peg placement puts the rider in an athletic position. The clipped, black cast aluminium tail section shows off the 180 mm rear tyre. White number plate side panels and flyscreen add a competition look, and are designed for race-style personalisation. Fork slider protectors, handlebar deflectors, cosmetic frame protectors, a high front fender and headlight grille protect the Super TT from the abuse of the street. The 54-inch wheelbase gives the rider room to work, but retains that trademark Buell agility, while 6.25 inches (15.87cm) of suspension travel keeps the Super TT well-planted on roughtarmac.

Lightning Super TT XB12STT highlights As per XB12S except for: - Dry Weight: 400 lbs. - Wheel base: 54 inches. - Seat height: 31.4 inches (79.7cms). - 4.4-gallon (20 litre) fuel capacity. - Narrow Supermoto style solo seat. - Supermoto inspired upper front fender design. -Racing style white Surlyn flyscreen and tail section number plates. - Supermoto style crossbar handlebar with deflectors

Buell Lightning XB12ScgCG stands for center of gravity, and the Lightning XB12Scg keeps it low with a reshaped seat and lowered front and rear suspension that reduces the seat height to a shortarse-friendly 28.6 inches. It's all accomplished with no compromise to handling or performance.

Buell Lightning XB12Scg highlights as per XB12S except for: - Seat height: 28.6 inches (72.6cms).
Buell Lightning Long XB12SsA Lightning for the long haul, the XB12Ss rolls on a 54-inch wheelbase that provides a more relaxed riding position and more room for a passenger. The seat is taller and wider than the XB12S, and covers an expanded storage compartment. Larger frame side panels give the Lightning Long a fuel-in-frame capacity of 4.4 gallons. Responsive propulsion is provided by the Buell Thunderstorm 1203 V-Twin with Buell InterActive Exhaust. Handling remains quick and responsive.

Lightning XB12Ss highlights As per XB12S except for: - Dry weight: 400 lbs - Wheelbase: 54 inches - Seat height: 30.5 inches - 4.4-gallon fuel capacity.

Buell Lightning CityX XB9SX
This urban specialist was designed to excel in the metropolitan jungle. The middleweight Thunderstorm 984 V-Twin revs quicker and higher than the Thunderstorm 1203, but still delivers all the torque required to pull away from traffic. For 2008, the Thunderstorm 984 has the new eight-row oil cooler and all of the updates applied to the Thunderstorm 1203. Aggressive Pirelli Scorpion Sync tyres offer good bite on all road surfaces, and a tall Skyline seat with grippy cover enhances control. For added style and function, the CityX features wide, Supermoto style handlebars with deflectors, dual headlight grilles, and frame pucks to fend off minor damage.

Buell Lightning CityX XB9SX highlights: - Buell Thunderstorm 984 fuel-injected air/oil/fan-cooled V-Twin engine - 92 peak hp @ 7500 rpm - 70 ft. lbs. peak torque @ 5500 rpm - New DDFI 3 electronic fuel injection ECM - New eight row oil cooler with Jiffy-tite fittings -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 - Dry Weight: 390 Ibs - Wheelbase: 52 inches - Seat height 31.4 inches - Pirelli Scorpion Sync T tyres - Translucid bodywork- Supermoto style crossbar handlebar with deflectors - Headlight grille and frame pucks - New pre-wired for accessory heated grips - New instrument panel graphics -Commemorative Buell 25th Anniversary badge.