Buell Firebolt XB12R 2008


A premium sport bike fight fire Bolt XB12R uses a compact wheelbase and race-inspired chassis geometry for agile, intuitive handling. The storm 1203cc V-Twin Buell engine makes 103 horsepower at 6800 rpm and 84 pounds pi. of peak torque at 6000 rpm, with 75 percent of the maximum available torque at 3500 rpm. The Buell InterActive Exhaust system utilizes a valve in the muffler dual-chamber that is controlled by the ECM and adjusts exhaust flow according to riding conditions to smooth torque delivery and optimize engine power. The clip features Bolt-fire on the handlebars for optimal control, an aerodynamic fairing with double quarter-projector-beam headlamps and an elegant passenger passenger seats. The suggested retail price for Fire Bolt XB12R was reduced by $ 500 in 9995.
 
2008 Buell Firebolt XB12R
The convergence of American V-Twin muscle and the track inspired chassis dynamics, offers a 2008 Buell Firebolt XB12R Sport cycling enjoyable driving experience. Strong, balanced, reliable and easy to own, Buell Firebolt is a sports bike designed to take his pilot a new level of performance, both as a master track days, or a tool for carving canyons hilarious. Winner of many championships both pro and amateur road races all over the world, the Firebolt was presented with the coveted "Best Bike in curve-ever" prize for Britain's Bike magazine.

Firebolt XB12R is powered by an air / oil / cooled 1203cc V-Twin engine is tuned to deliver rain immediate, usable power over a wide speed range and launch the Firebolt and street corners. Buell Trilogy of Technology principles - frame rigidity, low weight and unsprung mass centralization were hired to provide Firebolt strange, intuitive management. Style, to reveal its pure beauty, mechanics, Buell Firebolt looks and works like no other bike on the road.

What's new in the XB12R Firebolt for 2008

Changes to increase efficiency in the 1203 Thunderstorm V-Twin powertrain, reducing maintenance costs and allow a 7100 rpm red line (see separate release for more details Orage)

The bolt of fire is wired for installation of accessory heated grips, with 18 watts per side and heat settings high and low.

The style of the dashboard is refreshed and the tachometer reflects the new 7100-rpm redline.

A commemorative Buell 25th Anniversary graphic with Erik Buell's signature is placed on the upper triple triple.

Aesthetic frame protectors help reduce damage to the structure in case of rollover incident.

A new choice of colors: Arctic White bodywork, wheels and translucent blue Hero windshield, and a framework Graphite Grey.

FEATURES:

Buell Thunderstorm 1203 V-Twin engine

Peak 103 hp @ 6800 rpm (per SAE J607)

84 ft. lbs. maximum torque at 6000 rpm (per SAE J607)

Buell InterActive Exhaust

3 Electronic Fuel Injection ECM New DDFI

New oil cooler eight row with Jiffy-tite fittings

Dry weight: 395 pounds

Wheelbase: 52 inches

Fully adjustable 43 mm Showa inverted fork

Showa fully adjustable rear shock

Buell ZTL front brake

Goodyear Hibrex belt with technology Flexten More

New Cosmetic Frame Protectors

Available pre-wired for a new heating system

New Image Panel

Pirelli Diablo T tires

New Arctic White / Blue Translucent colors Hero

Commemorative Buell 25th Anniversary badge