Editing Buell X1 Lightning

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{{Motorcycle

|name            = Buell X1 Lightning

|photo= Buell-X1-Lighting--2.jpg

|aka              = Lightning, White Lightning

|manufacturer    = Buell

|class            = Naked

|engine          = 1200cc air-cooled, four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin, [[pushrod]] OHV, 2 valves per cylinder

|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK DCPR7E}} '00-02

|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YTX20L-BS}} '00-02

|suspension      =Front: 41mm [[Showa]] adjustable upside-down fork <br>

|fuel_consumption = 0.56 liters/100 km (178.6 km/l or 420.04 mpg)

The '''[[Buell]] X1 Lightning''' was a air-cooled, four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin, pushrod OHV, 2 valves per cylinder Naked [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Buell]] between 1999 and 2002. It could reach a top speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 89.99 ft/lbs (122.0 Nm) @ 5600 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 100.98 HP (75.3 KW) @ 6000 RPM.   

 

 

The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.  The [[final drive]] was via belt.   

It came with a 120/70-ZR17 front [[tire]] and a 170/60-ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single 340mm disc, 6-piston caliper in the front and a single 230mm disc, 1-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a  41mm Showa adjustable upside-down fork while the rear was equipped with a [[Showa]] adjustable mono-shock. The X1W White Lightning was fitted with a 4.17 Gallon (15.80 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 440.92 pounds (200.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 55.0 inches (1397 mm) long.   

 

 

 

Standard fittings for this machine include a 41mm Showa adjustable upside-down telescopic fork coupled to a Showa, low-mounted, adjustable mono-shock as a rear suspension, a large, 340mm front disc brake with a beefy 6-piston caliper, a small windshield, an one-piece dual seat, an under-belly exhaust system with a bronze finish and die-cast aluminum wheels.

Also, it boasts standard features such as a 41mm Showa adjustable upside-down telescopic fork coupled to a Showa, low-mounted, adjustable mono-shock as a rear suspension, a large, 340mm front disc brake with a beefy 6-piston caliper, a small windshield, an one-piece dual seat, an under-belly exhaust system with a bronze finish and die-cast aluminum wheels.

File:buell-x1-lightning-2001-2001-0.jpg|600px|2001 Buell X1 Lightning

The 2001 MY Buell X1 Lightning boasts a trademark aggressive styling, coupled to superior performance that make for one of the most sought after machines from the American manufacturer. It comes with a 41mm Showa adjustable upside-down telescopic fork coupled to a Showa, low-mounted, adjustable mono-shock as a rear suspension, a large, 340mm front disc brake with a beefy 6-piston caliper, a small windshield, an one-piece dual seat, an under-belly exhaust system with a bronze finish and die-cast aluminum wheels.

Also, this powerful naked two-wheeler comes with a 41mm Showa adjustable upside-down telescopic fork coupled to a Showa, low-mounted, adjustable mono-shock as a rear suspension, a large, 340mm front disc brake with a beefy 6-piston caliper, a small windshield, an one-piece dual seat, an under-belly exhaust system with a bronze finish and die-cast aluminum wheels.

The 2002 MY Buell X1W White Lightning comes with a special white paint scheme on its bodywork and frame, and a blue finish on its exhaust pipes that is sure to fit the taste for those riders looking for a more unique touch on their machine. Standard fittings are the same as the ones found on the base model, such as the 41mm Showa adjustable upside-down telescopic fork coupled to a Showa, low-mounted, adjustable mono-shock as a rear suspension, a large, 340mm front disc brake with a beefy 6-piston caliper, a small windshield, an one-piece dual seat, an under-belly exhaust system with a bronze finish and die-cast aluminum wheels.

 

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