This is Lightning in its purest form. The Thunderstorm 1203 V-Twin engine pounds out 84 ft. lbs. of torque, a mountain of power made more tractable by the Buell InterActive Exhaust. The short, 52-inch wheelbase gives the XB12S the reflexes of a tailback. A coarse-texture seat and athletic riding position offer outstanding control. The Lightning XB12Ss is offered in Midnight Black with Designer Black wheels; or with the airbox cover and flyscreen in unique peek-a-boo Translucid Valencia Orange with Translucent Amber wheels, or new Translucid Cherry Bomb Red with Translucent Cherry Bomb Red wheels that put the mechanical details under the bodywork on display. In each case, the frame is Graphite Gray, the front fender and chin spoiler Midnight Black.

Buell Thunderstorm 1203 V-Twin engine
103 peak hp @ 6800 rpm (per SAE J607)
84 ft. lbs. peak torque @ 6800 rpm (per SAE J607)
Buell InterActive Exhaust
DDFI II Electronic Fuel Injection
New Pirelli Diablo T tires
New Cherry Bomb Translucid bodywork and wheels
Revised functional airbox cover and redesigned 3D cover graphic
Single-piece 49mm intake throttle body
Dry Weight: 395 pounds
Wheelbase: 52 inches
Seat height: 30.1 inches
Fully adjustable 43mm Showa upside-down fork
Fully adjustable Showa rear shock absorber
Buell ZTL front brake
Goodyear Hibrex drive belt with Flexten Plus technology
Graphite grey frame, swingarm and passenger peg brackets
Magnesium tone cam/clutch cover

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