Buell XB12S Lightning (2003 - 2008)

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Buell XB12S Lightning (2003 - 2008)

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Reviewed: by Visordown
One word sums up Buells: quirky. If you like the look of it, and want something a bit different, then the Buell is a good laugh. The 1203cc engine is far better than the 984cc of the XB9 range, but it still has its faults, namely a heavy clutch and ...  Continue reading

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Brilliant bike and i've had loads from Triumphs and Harleys to Ducati's, CBR's, Fazers and R1's - Well pleased Continue reading...
IT'S A WELL KEPT SECRET, BEST FUN I'VE HAD ON A BIKE FOR YEARS. NOT PERFECT, BUT THEN IT WOULD BE BORING. Continue reading...
Owned the bike for three months now, from new
Overall very impressed - good fun, sporty, good looker and a great foil for my other bike - a Harley FLSTF Continue reading...

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The fuel in the frame, oil in the swingarm and underslung exhaust really do make the bike feel even lighter than it is. The XB12Ss, the Lightning Long, is a tad more civilised than the XB12S Lightning, having e Continue reading...
Mine's just coming up to it's 4th birthday, having done a tad under 25000 miles from new. Exhaust has had it, needs a stainless steel end can (down pipes are OK). Had a new belt at 8K (new type belt is far supe Continue reading...

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Good handling and eye-catching looks
 
Reliability is still an issue, gearbox is awful and the clutch is very heavy
  • Price: £7745.00
  • Year: 2003 - 2008
  • Engine capacity: 1203cc
  • Power: 100bhp
  • Torque: 81lb ft
  • Weight: 179kg

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