Buell 2006LIGHTNING MODELS, Service Manual, Page: 127 / 638

2006 Buell Lightning: Chassis 2-1
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SPECIFICATIONS 2.1
NOTE
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (maximum allowable
loaded vehicle weight) and corresponding Gross Axle Weight
Ratings (GAWR) are given on an information decal located
on the steering head.
Table 2-1. Dimensions
DIMENSIONS IN. MM
Wheel base (XB12Ss) 54.0 1372
Wheel base (All other models) 52.0 1320
Seat height (XB12S) 30.1 765
Seat height (XB9SX) 31.4 798
Seat height (XB12Scg) 28.6 726
Seat height (XB12Ss) 30.5 775
Ground clearance
(XB12S & XB9SX)
3.55 90
Ground clearance (XB12Scg) 3.6 91.4
Ground clearance (XB12Ss) 5.56 141
Trail (XB9SX, XB12S, XB12Scg) 3.3 83
Trail (XB12Ss) 4.7 119
Rake (XB9SX, XB12S,
XB12Scg)
21 Degrees
Rake (XB12Ss) 22 Degrees
Table 2-2. Weight Specifications (1203)
WEIGHT-U.S. MODELS LBS. KG
Wet weight (XB12S,
XB12Scg)
462 210
Wet weight (XB12Ss) 478 217
GVWR (all models) 850 386
GAWR - front (all models) 315 143
GAWR - rear (all models) 535 243
Load capacity (XB12S,
XB12Scg)
388 176
Load capacity (XB12Ss) 372 169
Table 2-3. Weight Specifications (984)
WEIGHT-U.S. MODELS LBS. KG
Wet weight 452 205
GVWR 850 386
GAWR - front 315 143
GAWR - rear 535 243
Load capacity 398 181
Table 2-4. Capacities
CAPACITIES U.S. LITERS
Fuel tank (inc. reserve)
(XB9SX, XB12S, XB12Scg)
3.82 gallons 14.5
Reserve/Low fuel light at
(XB9SX, XB12S, XB12Scg)
0.75 gallons 2.8
Fuel tank (inc. reserve)
(XB12Ss)
4.40 16.7
Reserve/Low fuel light at
(XB12Ss)
0.83 3.1
Oil tank
(wet - for normal oil change)
2.5 quarts 2.4
Fork oil (each fork) 16 ounces 0.47
Transmission 1.0 quart 0.95
Table 2-5. Tire and Positions
TIRE AND POSITION
SOLO
RIDING
GVWR
Front
Dunlop Sportmax Radial II
120/70 ZR 17 D208FW
36 PSI
(248
kPa)
Same
as solo
Front
Pirelli Diablo SYNC (XB9SX only)
120/70 ZR 17
34 psi
(234
kPa)
Rear
Dunlop Sportmax Radial II
180/55 ZR 17 D208M
38 PSI
(262
kPa)
Rear
Pirelli Diablo SYNC (XB9SX only)
180/55 ZR 17
36 psi
(248
kPa)
Table 2-6. Brake Rotor Runout
RUNOUT IN. MM
Front radial 0.0177 0.45
Front lateral 0.0248 0.63
Rear radial 0.0177 0.45
Rear lateral 0.0154 0.39