Buell Lightning XB12S suspension setup and specs

Buell Lightning XB12S, 2004 to 2008: adjustable front preload, rebound and compression, rear preload, rebound and compression, 765 mm (30.1 in) seat height, 120 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure, 179 kg (395 lb).

Model years covered: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Buell.

2004–2008 Buell Lightning XB12S
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Buell Lightning

2004–2008 · naked · 1203 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel120 mm (4.7 in)
Rear suspension travel127 mm (5.0 in)
Fork diameter43 mm (1.7 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo34 psi · 2.3 bar
Rear, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Front, two up34 psi · 2.3 bar
Rear, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Front tire120/70 ZR17
Rear tire180/55 ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1320 mm (52.0 in)
Rake21°
Trail84 mm (3.3 in)
Seat height765 mm (30.1 in)
Weight179 kg (395 lb) dry
Front brakeSingle ZTL perimeter-mounted floating disc, 6-piston fixed caliper
Rear brakeSingle disc, single-piston floating caliper

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