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Buell Lightning CityX XB9SX

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Buell Model year
2009
 Category
Naked bike
Power
92.0 hp
Displacement
983 cc
Very high
Insurance risk segment
589 ₺
Yearly MTV (2026)

General features

Just as a jagged stretch of country or canyon road offers one kind of challenge, a crowded city environment offers another. This urban streetfighter comes fully equipped to handle whatever the big city throws your way, with standard wind deflectors, frame pucks, headlamp grille, and the unique X-Guard to protect the airbox cover from your tank bag.

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Buell Lightning CityX XB9SX History

Lightning CityX XB9SX 2009
  • Power 92.0 HP
  • Displacement 983 cc
  • Seat height 765.0 mm
Lightning CityX XB9SX 2008
  • Power 92.0 HP
  • Displacement 983 cc
  • Seat height —
Lightning CityX XB9SX 2007
  • Power 92.0 HP
  • Displacement 983 cc
  • Seat height —
Lightning CityX XB9SX 2006
  • Power 92.0 HP
  • Displacement 983 cc
  • Seat height —
Lightning CityX XB9SX 2005
  • Power 92.0 HP
  • Displacement 984 cc
  • Seat height 777.0 mm
Buell Lightning CityX XB9SX History & Generations Source: Wikipedia
2002

The first evolution of the bike was introduced, the Firebolt XB9R, a version with a semi-fairing. Then came the 'Lightning XB9S, a naked version with a small fairing and a shorter rear frame, inspired by the previous S1 Lightning and X1 Lightning models.

History text adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA.

Buell Lightning CityX XB9SX Technical specs

Model name Buell Lightning CityX XB9SX
Year model 2009
Price as new US$ 8995. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Color options Hero Blue translucid; Cherry Bomb translucid
Engine size 983.3 ccm (60.00 cubic inches)
Type of engine V2, four-stroke
Effect 92.0 HP (67.2 kW )) @ 7500 RPM
Fuel system Injection. 45 mm down draft DDFI II fuel injection
Starter Electric
Exhaust system Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with mass-centralised mounting
Gearbox 5-speed
Clutch Wet, multi-plate, compensated

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