2008 Buell Lightning CityX XB9SX Specs — Moto
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2008 Buell Lightning CityX XB9SX

3.8/5
Buell Model year
2008
 Category
Naked bike
Power
92.0 hp
Displacement
983 cc
Very high
Insurance risk segment
589 ₺
Yearly MTV (2026)
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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 Buell Lightning CityX XB9SX
Year of manufacture 2008
Price as new US$ 8895. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Color options Hero Blue Translucid, Kick Ash Translucid
Engine size 983.3 ccm (60.00 cubic inches)
Type of engine V2, four-stroke
Output 92.0 HP (67.2 kW )) @ 7500 RPM
Cooling system Oil & air
Fuel system Injection. 45 mm down draft DDFI III fuel injection
Starter Electric
Lubrication system Dry-sump
Exhaust system Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with mass-centralized mounting
Gearbox 5-speed
Clutch Wet, multi-plate, compensated

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