2008 Buell Ulysses XB12X Review

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine and Transmission

2008 Buell Ulysses XB12X

Engine: Air/oil/fan-cooled, 4-stroke, 45 degree V-Twin

Valve Train: OHV, two valves per cylinder, self-adjusting

Bore x Stroke: 3.50 in. x 3.81 in. (88.90 mm x 96.82mm)

Displacement: 73.40 cu. in. (1203cc)

Compression Ratio: 10.0:1

Fuel Delivery: 49 mm down draft DDFI |||| fuel injection

Intake: Zero-resistance airbox

Exhaust: Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralized
mounting

Torque: 84 ft. lbs. @ 6000 rpm (113.90 NM @ 6000 rpm)

Horsepower: 103 hp @ 6800 rpm

Starting: 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement

Lubrication: Dry sump

Oil Capacity: 2.50 qts. (2.37 L)

Oil Filtration: Screw-on disposable element

Primary Drive: Chain, 1.5:1 (57/38) ratio

Final Drive: Constant path, 14 mm pitch aramid-reinforced Goodyear Hibrex belt with
Flexterr Plus technology, 2.407:1 (65/27) ratio

Clutch: Wet, multi-plate, compensated

Transmission: 5-speed, helical gear

Gear Ratios:

1st: 2.648

2nd: 1.892

3rd: 1.407

4th: 1.166

5th: 1.000

Chassis and Dimensions

2008 Buell Ulysses XB12X

Frame: Aluminum frame with Uniplanar powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame

Front Fork: 47mm Showa inverted forks with rearward offset axle, adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload

Rear Shock: Showa coil-over monoshock with remote, under-seat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload

Front Wheel: Reinforced XB-type 6-spoke, ZTL cast aluminum, 3.50 in. x 17 in. Magnesium Tone Powdercoat.

Rear Wheel: Reinforced XB-type 6-spoke, cast aluminum, 5.50 in x 17 in. Magnesium Tone Powdercoat

Front Brakes: ZTL-type brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper, 375 mm single-sided, inside-out, stainless steel, floating rotor.

Rear Brakes: Single-piston, floating caliper; 240 mm stainless steel, fixed rotor

Front Wheel Suspension Travel: 6.51 in. (165.35 mm)

Rear Wheel Suspension Travel: 6.38 in. (162.05 mm)

Overall Length: 85 in. (2159 mm)

Overall Width: 35.10 in. (891.54 mm)

Seat Height: 31.80 in. (807.72 mm)

Ground Clearance: 6.75 in. (171.45 mm)

Rake: 23.5 degrees

Fork Angle: 22.0 degrees

Lean Angle:

Soft Contact, Right: 39 degrees

Soft Contact, Left: 39 degrees

Hard Contact, Right: 43 degrees

Hard Contact, Left: 40 degrees

Trail: 4.80 in. (121.92 mm)

Wheelbase: 54.10 in. (1374.14 mm)

Front Tire: 120/70 ZR-17

Rear Tire: 180/55 ZR-17

Fuel Capacity: 4.4 gal. (16.66 L)

Reserve Fuel Capacity: 0.83 gal. (3.14 L)

Fuel Economy: 48/65 mpg (4.90/3.62 L/100 km)

Reserve Fuel Capacity: 0.83 gal. (3.14 L)

Dry Weight: 425 lbs. (192.78 kg)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 950 lbs. (430.91 kg)

Load Capacity: 455 lbs. (206.38 kg)

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