presentation of the XB-12 Scg Lightning 2007
a Buell is one hell of a bike - and the XB-12 is one hell of a Buell. It's like a McDonald's Best of menu, with different sizes and a choice of fries or potatoes.
There's the R, the S, then the Ss, the X Ulysses, and now the Scg; a real little family. The latest model won't surprise you at first glance, and differs from its siblings only in its more... chunky philosophy.
engine , trim, options, power, weight - nothing changes compared to the standard S. As for the chassis, that's where we start to wonder. Seat height lowered from 765 to 726 mm (- 39), ground clearance reduced by 20 mm, inverted fork a tad thinner, and suspension travel in freefall: - 46 mm at the front, - 39 mm at the rear.
The result: more confidence for the rider at low speeds, a lower center of gravity, a machine more accessible to medium-sized riders, and the look of a little rascal ready to kick and claw through the asphalt. After that, it's up to the spicy temperament of the reworked H-D engine to get things moving. Channeled by a diabolical chassis with subtle technical refinements, the XB-12 Scg should provide a fine dose of pleasure.
With the XB-12 S, you now have a choice between the friendly devil ( Ss ), the powdery troublemaker ( S ) and the virulent courtly ( Scg ).
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Key facts Buell XB-12 Scg Lightning (2007) : What you need to know before you buy
Highlights
- Chassis
- Technical solutions
- Boiling engine
- Ultra low saddles
Weak points
- Low suspension travel...
- ... comfort + restricted
- Pot + close to the ground
Prices
| Basic version | |
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11,495€
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Performance
- Max speed : approximately 220 km/h (136.70 mph)
Specifications Buell XB-12 Scg Lightning 2007
- Chassis
- Frame : aluminium perimeter, containing fuel
- Fuel capacity : 14.50 liters (3.83 US gallons)
- Seat height : 726 mm (28.58 in)
- Length : 1,950 mm (76.77 in)
- Width : 754 mm (29.69 in)
- Wheelbase : 1,320 mm (51.97 in)
- Dry weight : 179 kg (395 lb)
- Weight when fully loaded : 209 kg (461 lb)
- Front axle
- Showa telehydraulic upside-down forks Ø 43 mm, Wheel travel : 74 mm (2.91 in)
- Braking 1 disc Ø 375 mm (14.76 in), caliper 6 pistons
- Front tire : 120 / 70 - 17 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.34 bar
- Transmission
- 6 stage gearbox
- Secondary belt drive
- Rear axle
- Showa monoshock, Wheel travel : 90 mm (3.54 in)
- Braking 1 disc Ø 240 mm (9.45 in), single-piston caliper
- Rear tire : 180 / 55 - 17 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.48 bar
- Motor
- two-cylinder 45° V-shaped , 4 strokes
- Injection Ø 49 mm
- Cooling system : combined air / oil
- tumbled
- 2 valves per cylinder
- 1,203 cc
- 100 ch (98.60 hp) to 6,600 rpm
- 11 mkg to 6,000 rpm
- Power-to-weight ratio : 1.82 kg/ch
- Weight / torque ratio : 16.27 kg/mkg
- Compression : 10 : 1
- Practical information
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FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the XB-12 Scg Lightning 2007
- What is the power of the XB-12 Scg Lightning 2007?
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The XB-12 Scg Lightning 2007 develops a power of 100 ch (98.60 hp)
- What is the torque of the XB-12 Scg Lightning 2007?
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The maximum torque of the XB-12 Scg Lightning 2007 is 11 mkg to 6,000 rpm.
- What is the maximum speed of the XB-12 Scg Lightning 2007?
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The XB-12 Scg Lightning 2007 is capable of reaching a top speed of approximately 220 km/h (136.70 mph) on the track.
- What is the weight of the XB-12 Scg Lightning 2007?
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The XB-12 Scg Lightning 2007 has a a dry weight of 179 kg (395 lb), a weight when fully loaded of 209 kg (461 lb).
- QWhat is the seat height of the XB-12 Scg Lightning 2007?
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To ensure good accessibility, the XB-12 Scg Lightning 2007 offers a minimum seat height of 726 mm (28.58 in).
- What is the price of the XB-12 Scg Lightning 2007?
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The price of the XB-12 Scg Lightning 2007 is 11,495€ in France
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