The Buell Firebolt XB9R is a high-performance Sportfighter that shatters expectations with its razor-sharp handling and responsive engine.
Designed to tackle the most challenging roads, the XB9R boasts an innovative chassis that responds instantaneously to rider input. At its heart lies the XB984 V-Twin engine, delivering a smooth, torquey powerband that’s as usable on twisties as it is on sweeping mountain byways.
Built around Buell’s renowned Trilogy of Tech design philosophy – frame rigidity, mass centralization, and minimal unsprung weight – the Firebolt XB9R embodies cutting-edge engineering. A rigid aluminum frame serves as both fuel tank and backbone, significantly lowering the center of gravity while incorporating the engine as a stressed chassis member.
With its Zero Torsional Load front braking system, the XB9R boasts exceptional stopping power, transmitted directly to the wheel rim via a massive 375mm rotor squeezed by a six-piston caliper. This synergy of innovative design and refined engineering results in an exhilarating riding experience that redefines what’s possible on two wheels. The Buell Firebolt XB9R is a true benchmark for Sportfighter performance.
Key Specifications
Engine Type
45 V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve.hydraulic self-adjusting lifters,2 valve per cylinder.
Engine Capacity
984 cc / 60 cu in
Max Power
67.1 kw / 92 hp
Max Torque
97 Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 71.5 ft.lbs @ 5500 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L / 3.7 US gal
Seat Height
775 mm / 30.5″
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
All Specifications
Make & Model
Model
Unknown Unknown
Year
2005
Engine
Engine Type
45 V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve.hydraulic self-adjusting lifters,2 valve per cylinder.
Rigid aluminum frame that also serves as the fuel tank
Patented Buell Uniplanar engine mounting system for reduced vibration
Mass centralization through internal fuel tank and low center of gravity
Lightweight, six-spoke cast aluminum front wheel
Zero Torsional Load (ZTL) front braking system with single 375mm rotor
Six-piston caliper for ZTL brake
Fully-adjustable 41mm inverted Showa front fork
Ultra-short 52-inch wheelbase
21-degree fork with 83mm of trail
Low center of gravity through muffler location and swingarm design
Buell XB984 V-Twin engine with Dynamic Digital Fuel Injection (DDFI)
Air/fan and oil-cooled engine for reduced weight and complexity
Short stroke, lightweight valvetrain for improved performance
High-flow heads for increased power output
45-degree V-Twin configuration for improved balance and handling
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