X1 Lightning (1999 - 2003) review

Updated version of S1 Lightning, occasional fuel injection glitches

Member for

54 years 9 months
Visordown
X1 Lightning (1999 - 2003) review
Brand
Buell
Category
Sports
Engine Capacity
1203cc
Price
£8,995.00
Pros
If it's lasted this long it must be a good one!
Cons
Early Buells are as reliable as British busses.

Sponsored Content

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Get the latest motorcycling news, reviews, exclusives and promotions direct to your inbox

Latest Reviews

Motorbike
08/10/24
2025 Honda Forza 750 Preview
2025 Honda Forza 750 - riding
2025 Honda Forza 750 - riding
Motorbike
06/10/24
MV Agusta Superveloce Review: Just A Pretty Face?
MV Agusta Superveloce - front
MV Agusta Superveloce - front
Motorbike
28/09/24
Vespa 125 Primavera Review: Does Italian Chic Work in the UK?
Vespa 125 Primavera - side
Vespa 125 Primavera - side
Motorbike
24/09/24
Ducati Multistrada V4 RS Review: The Most Extreme ADV Ever?
Pulling a wheelie out of Melbourne Hairpin
Pulling a wheelie out of Melbourne Hairpin
Gear
22/09/24
Furygan Stockton Air Motorcycle Boots Review: Casual Kicks Tested
Furygan Stockton Air boots - on rider
Furygan Stockton Air boots - on rider

More Reviews

Motorbike
21/09/24
Honda Transalp 6 Month Test Update
A Honda XL750 Transalp overlooking German countryside
A Honda XL750 Transalp overlooking German countryside
Motorbike
16/09/24
2025 Ducati Panigale V4 Review - The Best Yet From Borgo Panigale?
A Ducati pulling a wheelie on track
A Ducati pulling a wheelie on track
Motorbike
15/09/24
Ducati Scrambler Review: The Cheapest And Sweetest Ducati?
Ducati Scrambler - front
Ducati Scrambler - front
Reviews
10/09/24
Yamaha Y-AMT Review: Automatic MT-09 Y-AMT Tested
The Y-AMT gearbox on the Yamaha MT-09
The Y-AMT gearbox on the Yamaha MT-09
Gear
08/09/24
RST Tractech Evo 4 Motorcycle Gloves Review
RST Tractech Evo 4 glove - on handlebar
RST Tractech Evo 4 glove - on handlebar