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{{Infobox Motorcycle | |||
|name = '''Buell X1 Lightning''' | |||
|image = | |||
|aka = X1W White Lightning | |||
|manufacturer = [[Buell]] | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1999 - 2002 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = | |||
|successor = | |||
|class = [[Naked]] | |||
|engine = air-cooled, four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin, [[pushrod]] OHV, 2 valves per cylinder | |||
|bore_stroke = 88.9mm x 88.9mm | |||
|compression = 10.0:1 | |||
|top_speed = 130 mph (210 km/h) | |||
|power = 100.98 HP (75.3 KW) @ 6000RPM | |||
|torque = 89.99 ft/lbs (122.0 Nm) @ 5600RPM | |||
|ignition = | |||
|spark_plug = | |||
|battery = 10.0:1 | |||
|transmission = Gear box: 5-speed, manual <br> | |||
Final Drive: belt <br> | |||
Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual <br> | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension =Front: 41mm Showa adjustable upside-down fork <br> | |||
Rear: Showa adjustable mono-shock | |||
|brakes =Front: single 340mm disc, 6-piston [[caliper]] <br>Rear: single 230mm disc, 1-piston caliper | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|120/70-ZR17}} | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|170/60-ZR17}} | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = 55.0 inches (1397 mm) | |||
|length = | |||
|width = | |||
|height = | |||
|seat_height = 30.98 inches (787 mm) | |||
|dry_weight = 440.92 pounds (200.0 Kg) | |||
|wet_weight = 200.0 kg | |||
|fuel_capacity = 4.17 Gallon (15.80 Liters) | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|fuel_consumption = 0.56 litres/100 km (178.6 km/l or 420.04 mpg) | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
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}} | |||
The '''[[Buell]] X1W White 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. | |||
==Engine== | |||
The engine was a [[air cooled]] air-cooled, four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin, pushrod OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. A 88.9mm [[bore]] x 88.9mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 1203.0 cubic centimeters. | |||
==Drive== | |||
The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
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. | |||
==1999 Buell X1 Lightning== | |||
[[File:buell-x1-lightning-1999-1999-1.jpg|600px|1999 Buell X1 Lightning]] | |||
[[File:buell-x1-lightning-1999-1999-0.jpg|600px|1999 Buell X1 Lightning]] | |||
The 1999 MY Buell X1 Lightning is a powerful naked that is suitable for riders who make zero compromises when it comes to performance. It has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 1203cc, 45-degree V-Twin powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a Kevlar belt final drive and can produce a claimed 88 horsepower and 104 Nm of torque. | |||
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 aluminium wheels. | |||
==2000 Buell X1 Lightning== | |||
[[File:buell-x1-lightning-2000-2000-2.jpg|600px|2000 Buell X1 Lightning]] | |||
[[File:buell-x1-lightning-2000-2000-1.jpg|600px|2000 Buell X1 Lightning]] | |||
[[File:buell-x1-lightning-2000-2000-0.jpg|600px|2000 Buell X1 Lightning]] | |||
The 2000 MY Buell X1 Lightning sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 1203cc, 45-degree V-Twin powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a Kevlar belt final drive that can reach a maximum power output of 88 horsepower and 104 Nm of torque. | |||
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 aluminium wheels. | |||
==2001 Buell X1 Lightning== | |||
[[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 aluminium wheels. | |||
In the engine department, it sports a four-stroke, air-cooled, 1203cc, 45-degree pushrod V-Twin engine paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a Kevlar-reinforced belt final drive, and can produce a claimed 88 horsepower and 104 Nm of torque. | |||
==2002 Buell X1 Lightning== | |||
[[File:buell-x1-lightning-2002-2002-4.jpg|600px|2002 Buell X1 Lightning]] | |||
[[File:buell-x1-lightning-2002-2002-3.jpg|600px|2002 Buell X1 Lightning]] | |||
[[File:buell-x1-lightning-2002-2002-2.jpg|600px|2002 Buell X1 Lightning]] | |||
[[File:buell-x1-lightning-2002-2002-1.jpg|600px|2002 Buell X1 Lightning]] | |||
[[File:buell-x1-lightning-2002-2002-0.jpg|600px|2002 Buell X1 Lightning]] | |||
The 2002 MY Buell X1 Lightning is probably the sportiest, all-American built machine available on the market up to date, and can reach a maximum power output of 88 horsepower and 104 Nm of torque from its air-cooled, four-stroke, 1203cc, 45-degree pushrod V-Twin that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a Kevlar-reinforced belt final drive. | |||
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 aluminium wheels. | |||
==2002 Buell X1W White Lightning== | |||
[[File:buell-x1-lightning-2002-2002-1_EYrBijh.jpg|600px|2002 Buell X1W White Lightning]] | |||
[[File:buell-x1-lightning-2002-2002-0_AtWmov4.jpg|600px|2002 Buell X1W White Lightning]] | |||
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 aluminium wheels. | |||
In the engine department, it sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 1203cc, 45-degree pushrod V-Twin powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 101 horsepower and 122 Nm of torque. | |||
==In Media== | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/88-minutes#buell-x1-lightning 88 Minutes] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/ghost-rider#buell-x1-lightning Ghost Rider] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/un-fidanzato-per-mia-moglie#buell-x1-lightning Un fidanzato per mia moglie] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/helicops-einsatz-uber-berlin#buell-x1-lightning HeliCops - Einsatz über Berlin] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/la-femme-nikita#buell-x1-lightning La Femme Nikita] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/seven-days#buell-x1-lightning Seven Days] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/ballistic-ecks-vs-sever#buell-x1-lightning Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever] | |||
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