Positioned in Buell's sport touring motorcycle lineup, the 2009 Buell Ulysses XB12XT features a 1202.9 cc (73.4 cu in) v2, four-stroke configuration. 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 6,000 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 800 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 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 780 mm (30.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,369 mm (53.9 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 16.65-liter (4.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
85.6 HP/L
Power Band Window
6,000–6,800 rpm
Standover Height
780 mm (30.7 in)
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) @ 6000 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)
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchWet, multi-plate, compensated
Performance
ExhaustTuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralised mounting
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame
Rake23.8°
Front Suspension43 mm Showa inverted forks, fully adjustable (compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload)
Front Travel125 mm (4.9 inches)
Rear SuspensionShowa coil-over monoshock with remote reservoir and remote spring preload adjustment, fully adjustable (compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload)
Rear Travel125 mm (4.9 inches)
Wheelbase1369 mm (53.9 inches)
Ground Clearance151 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesSingle disc. ZTL™ brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper; 375 mm single-sided, inside-out, stainless steel, floating rotor
Front Brake Ø375 mm (14.8 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Two-piston, direct mount caliper; stainless steel, fixed rotor
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Seat Height780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length2319 mm (91.3 inches)
Overall Width1006 mm (39.6 inches)
Fuel Capacity16.65 litres (4.40 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsRacing Red; Thrust Blue; Midnight Black
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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