…powered by hot-rodded Harley-Davidson Sportster engines. While the XB9s get motivation from a 984cc, 45-degree, air-cooled V-Twin, the new-for-2004 XB12s feature a 1203cc stroked version. The "R" that ends the XB series' nomenclature denotes the racier version with a quarter fairing, lower clip-on bars…

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…Scorpion Synch rear tire grabs plenty of traction, which when combined with the stubby 54-inch wheelbase, 2-inches longer than a standard Lightning XB12S, makes the front end ultra light. When cresting the sharp hills and road undulations that comprised the majority of our covert canyon tarmac, the 120…

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…built 600cc racebike, but it seems quicker than any stock 600 I can remember. It is ridiculously faster than the stock Firebolt XB12R and Lightning XB12S machines we were testing that afternoon, and they are a boat-load of fun to ride on the track. However, I would really like to see this hopped-up version…

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…the current Buell lineup is the air-cooled 1203cc Thunderstorm V-Twin. It powers the XB12R Firebolt, a partially faired street bike, as well as the XB12S Lightnings ? naked street bike designs. The XB9SX Lightning CityX uses a 984cc version of the 45-degree Twin. The short-lived XBRR was Buell?s fully…

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…to within $100 of the $8599 Honda CBR600RR. XB12s now retail for $10,495. All Buells are covered by a two-year, unlimited mileage warranty. The 984cc CityX replaces the standard XB9S in Buell's Lightning lineup, while the XB12Scg augments the standard XB12S we tested against Ducati's Monster 1000S. Buell…

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…genesis came from Erik's request that his team build a touring supermotard around the familiar 1203cc Harley-based V-Twin used in the XB12 series, the XB12S Lightning roadster and the XB12R Firebolt sportbike. What resulted is what the company says is an "adventure sportbike" and what we say is Buell's most…

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