Buell XB12R
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| Buell XB12R | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Also called | Fireball |
| Production | 04-08 |
| Engine | 1200cc |
| Spark Plug | NGK DCPR8E '04-08 |
| Battery | YUASA YTX14-BS '04-08 |
| Front Tire | 120/70-17 '04-08 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55-17 '04-08 |
| Weight | |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Buell XB12R is a motorcycle produced by Buell from 2004 to 2008.
Buell introduced the XB frame in the 2002 XB9R Firebolt sportbike. [1] The XB12R Firebolt was introduced in 2004 and was initially sold alongside the smaller displacement Firebolt XB9R.[2]
The XB powertrain still had its roots with the Harley Sportster powertrain, and was designed for both projects.[3] Unfortunately, it was designed by Harley with minimum input from Buell.[3] A turbocharger was to be sourced from Aerocharger to help pump the XB horsepower to 150hp, but the Aerocharger supplier deal fell through and thus Buell began development of a turbo in-house.[3] That project was a failure, despite "millions of dollars" spent.[3]
Before the first XB was sold, the cost was well over the target, leading to a sales price increase from the original price point of $7995 to $9995.[3] It was a popular bike, but never sold at Harley marketing departments expected volume, partly due to the significantly higher price.[3]
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2005[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Motorcyclist.com Buell XB9R Firebolt road test
- ↑ Motorcyclist.com 2004 Buell XB12R and XB12S Motorcycles First Ride
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Anderson, Steve. "The Demise of the Buell Motorcycle Company", Cycle World, 2010-05. Retrieved on 24 March 2010.
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