Engineered by Buell for the naked motorcycle segment, the 2009 Buell Firebolt XB12R pairs a 1202.9 cc (73.4 cu in) oil & air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 103 HP (75.2 kW) at 6,800 rpm while maximum torque reaches 113.9 Nm (84 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 85.6 HP per liter and a 300 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (6,800 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,321 mm (52 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 14.45-liter (3.8 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.12 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 351 km (218 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Buell archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2004 to 2009, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
85.6 HP/L
Power Band Window
6,500–6,800 rpm
Theoretical Range
~351 km (218 mi)
Engine
Displacement1202.9 ccm (73.40 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power103.0 HP (75.2 kW)) @ 6800 RPM
Torque113.9 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 84.0 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Compression10.0:1
Bore x Stroke88.9 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemInjection. 49 mm down draft DDFI III fuel injection
Fuel ControlOverhead Valves (OHV)
CoolingOil & air
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchWet, multi-plate, compensated
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.12 litres/100 km (24.3 km/l or 57.09 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases95.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustTuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralized mounting
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminum frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame
Rake21.0°
Front Suspension43 mm Showa inverted forks with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionShowa coil-over monoshock with remote, under-seat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
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Power
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Torque
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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