2006 Buell Lightening CityX XB9SX

New Lightening Long Extends Buell Streetfighter Line

Buell Motorcycle Company adds the Lightning Long XB12Ss, a streetfighter with expanded rider and passenger positions and revised chassis geometry, to its line of 2006 Lightning motorcycles.

All three 2006 Lightning models have a lighter, stiffer swingarm design, a new, smoother-shifting transmission, and other technical updates for 2006. In addition to the new Lightning Long XB12Ss, the 2006 Lightning line-up includes the Lightning CityX XB9SX and the Lightning XB12S. Each combines an athletic riding position, bold naked styling and the stirring performance of an American V-Twin engine. Inspired by the minimalist profile of a flat-track racer, the Lightning models feature wide handlebars, dual headlights mounted below a short flyscreen, and a clipped, screened-aluminium tail section over a beefy 180mm rear tyre.

Lightning Technical Upgrades for 2006;

Aggressive Street Performance;

Each Lightning model is powered by the Buell Thunderstorm, a 45-degree air/oil/fan-cooled V-Twin engine tuned to deliver the broad powerband and tyretwisting torque that's perfect for real-world street performance. Both the 83-hp Thunderstorm 984 and 100-hp Thunderstorm 1203 cc feature electronic fuel injection for precise throttle control. The Thunderstorm 1203 cc engine also features Buell InterActive Exhaust, 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. The Buell Trilogy of Technology design principles - frame rigidity, mass centralisation and low unsprung weight - contribute to the performance of each Lightning model. Fuel is carried in the massive aluminium frame, engine oil is carried in the swingarm, and the muffler is located below the engine, all in an effort to centralise mass and lower the center of gravity.

The Buell Uniplanar engine mounting system reduces vibration to the rider and increases frame rigidity by utilising the engine as a stressed member of the chassis. The Buell Zero Torsional Load (ZTL) front brake features a single 375mm rotor mounted near the wheel rim, gripped by a six-piston caliper. Because braking forces are transmitted directly from the rim to the rotor, torsional load at the front wheel is virtually eliminated and brake feel and control is enhanced. Reduced torsional load permits the use of a very lightweight cast aluminium front wheel for a significant reduction in unsprung weight and steering inertia. A lightweight drive belt reduces unsprung weight at the rear. Premium suspension components include a Showa upside-down fork adjustable for pre-load, compression and rebound damping and a fully adjustable Showa coil-over rear shock. Buell Lightning Long XB12Ss An extended swingarm and increased fork rake give the new Lightning Long a 1360 mm wheelbase, 40 mm longer than the Lightning XB12S. Fork rake is increased from 21 to 22 degrees and trail goes from 84 mm to 119 mm. The result is a streetfighter with more relaxed handling and expanded ergonomics better suited to taller riders. The tail section is longer and the seat is taller and wider, and offers more room for a passenger. There's also a larger under-seat storage compartment. Larger frame side panels give the Lightning Long a fuel-inframe capacity of 16.7 litres.

Buell InterActive Exhaust, a valve in the dual-chamber muffler controlled by the ECM that adjusts exhaust flow, gives the Thunderstorm 1203 cc V-Twin engine smooth torque delivery and optimised power. Like all Buell motorcycles, the handling remains quick and responsive. It is offered in Sunset Orange with Sunset Orange wheels, Midnight Black with Translucent Amber wheels, and Thrust Blue with Translucent Amber wheels, all with a Graphite Grey frame.

Buell Lightning CityX XB9SX features:

Technical Specification;

Chassis;

Transmission;

Electrical;

Colours;

Warranty 2 year, unlimited mileage warranty (Europe)