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Buell XB9SX Lightning

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The new Lightning is pretty much just a FireBolt with straight bars, lower pegs and the bikini fairing. But while you could argue that there aren’t many changes, the Lightning is a demonstration of how things can actually be different the more they stay the same. After all, if Buell ...  Continue reading

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More relaxed riding position than the closely related Firebolt.
 
Quirky looks may not be to everyone's tastes and reliability can't be guaranteed
  • Price: £7345.00
  • Year: from 2003
  • Engine capacity: 984cc
  • Power: 83bhp
  • Torque: 63lb ft
  • Weight: 175kg
  • Full spec

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