2006 Buell Firebolt XB12R
Buell Firebolt Enhanced For 2006 - New Swingarm and Transmission for unique Sportfighter
The performance of Buell's radical sportfighter
motorcycle, the Buell Firebolt XB12R, is further enhanced for 2006 with the introduction
of a new swingarm design and a new, even smoother-shifting transmission.
The Buell Firebolt is designed to offer uncompromised sport performance, combining
advanced frame and suspension design and the willing power of an American V-Twin
engine.
Key Firebolt Upgrades for 2006;
A new transmission features a "dog ring" design for quicker shifts with less
effort. New helical gears reduce transmission noise, and the oil-change
interval is extended to 16,000 kilometres from 8,000 kilometres. Clutch
lever effort has been reduced by 22 percent.
The redesigned swingarm is stiffer and 0.25kg lighter than the previous
design. The swingarm continues to also function as the oil reservoir, and
the oil cap has been relocated and redesigned for easier access and
opening. The inner fender and upper and lower belt guards have been
restyled.
The engine air intake has been integrated with a wrap-around fuel cap
cowling in the airbox cover, replacing the air duct that formerly passed
through the frame. This change also increases fuel capacity to 14.5 litres.
A durable new Goodyear Hibrex 135-tooth final drive belt with Flexten Plus technology.
Performance Through Technology;
The Firebolt is designed around the Buell Trilogy of Technology design philosophy:
frame rigidity, mass centralisation and low unsprung weight. The massive, rigid
aluminium frame doubles as a 14.5 litre fuel cell, which helps lower the center of gravity
and centralise mass.
For the same reason, engine oil is stored in the aluminium swingarm, and the muffler is
located below the engine. The Buell Zero Torsional Load (ZTL) front braking system
mounts a single 375mm rotor near the wheel rim, gripped by a six-piston caliper.
Braking forces are transmitted directly from the rim to the rotor, so torsional load acting
on the rest of the wheel is virtually eliminated. This permits the use of a very lightweight
wheel that also helps reduce steering inertia. ZTL and lightweight belt final drive
contribute to a significant reduction in unsprung weight.
In many riding conditions, torque and a wide power band are often more functional than
peak horsepower. The Buell Thunderstorm V-Twin engine delivers torque by the bucketload.
This 45-degree, air/oil/fan-cooled powertrain is also compact and narrow in profile.
Buell DDFI II fuel injection delivers crisp throttle response in any riding situation. The
Buell Uniplanar engine mounting system reduces vibration to the rider and enhances
rigidity by incorporating the engine as a stressed member of the chassis.
The Firebolt wheelbase is just 1320 mm and rake is a radical 21 degrees, with 84 mm of
trail, an aggressive chassis geometry that's quick, but never twitchy. A Showa rear
shock and 43 mm Showa upside-down fork are fully adjustable for pre-load,
compression and rebound damping. Low handlebars and rear-set pegs put the rider in a
sporting position behind a compact fairing.
The synthesis of brute power and track-tuned agility, the Firebolt XB12R puts 100
horsepower and 81 ft. lbs./110 Nm of torque in its rider's hand. The Buell InterActive
Exhaust system utilises a valve in the dual-chamber muffler that is controlled by the
ECM and adjusts exhaust flow according to riding conditions to smooth torque delivery
and optimise engine power. It is available in Midnight Black, Racing Red or Thrust Blue
with stunning Translucent Amber wheels and Graphite Grey frame.
Buell Firebolt XB12R features;
Buell Thunderstorm 1203 cc fuel-injected air/oil/fan-cooled V-Twin engine
100 peak hp, 81 ft. lbs./110 Nm peak torque
Buell InterActive Exhaust
New transmission
New Goodyear Hibrex drive belt with Flexten Plus technology
New lighter, stiffer swingarm design
New air intake location
Fuel-in-frame, oil-in-swingarm
43mm fully adjustable Showa upside-down fork
Fully Adjustable Showa rear shock absorber
Buell ZTL front brake system
Translucent Amber wheels
Dropped handlebars
Fairing with projector-beam headlights and amber windscreen
Technical data;
Engine Type - Air/oil/fan cooled, four stroke, 45 degree V-Twin
Displacement - 1203 cc
Bore and Stroke - 88.9 x 96.8 mm / 3.500 x 3.812 in
Compression ratio - 10.0:1
Valve train - OHV, two valve per cylinder
Valve adjustment - Self adjusting
Fuel delivery - 49 mm downdraft DDFI II fuel injection
Exhaust - Free-breathing 2 into 1 collector with Buell InterActive
Exhaust system;
Intake - 0 resistance air box, Ram Air Intake
Power* - 100 hp / 101.4 PS / 74.6 kW @ 6600 rpm (EU standard EC95/1)
Torque* - 81 ft-lb / 110 Nm @ 6000 rpm (EU standard EC95/1)
Lubrication - Dry sump, / 2.4 litres / 2.5 quarts capacity
Oil filtration - Screw-on disposable element
Chassis;
Frame - Aluminium frame with Uniplanar powertrain vibration
isolation system
Wheelbase - 1320 mm / 52 in
Rake - 21 degree
Trail - 84 mm / 3.3 in
Front suspension - Showa® inverted fork with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Rear - suspension Showa® shock absorber with adjustable compression
damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Front wheel travel - 120 mm, 4.7 in
Rear wheel travel - 129 mm, 5.06 in
Front brake - ZTL type brake, 375 mm stainless steel floating rotor, 6
piston caliper
Rear brake - 240 mm stainless steel rotor, single piston floating caliper
Front wheel - 6 spoke cast, 3.5 in x 17 in
Rear wheel - 6 spoke cast, 5.5 in x 17 in
Front tyre - Dunlop D208 FW 120/70 ZR-17
Rear tyre - Dunlop D208 M 180/55 ZR-17
Fuel capacity - 14.5 litres
Gross vehicle weight - rating 385 kg / 850 lb
Dry weight - 179 kg / 395 lb
Load capacity - 176 kg / 388 lb
Seat height - 775 mm / 30.5 in
Ground clearance - 110 mm / 4.35 in
Overall length - 1935 mm / 76.2 in
Overall width - 715 mm / 28.2 in
Overall height - 1100 mm / 43.3 in
Transmission;
Type - Five-speed, constant mesh, Helical gears
Ratio - (1) 2.65, (2) 1.89, (3) 1.41, (4) 1.17, (5) 1.00
Primary drive - Triplex chain 1.50:1 ratio
Clutch - Wet, multiplate, compensated, reduced lever effort
Final drive - Constant path, 14 mm pitch aramid reinforced Goodyear®
Hibrex® belt with Flexten® Plus technology**, 2.41:1 ratio
Instruments - Electronic speedometer; tachometer; odometer; 2 tripmeter;
reserve tripmeter; clock; low fuel light; engine check light; oil
pressure warning light; indicator for high beam, turn signals
and neutral
Electrical;
Charging system - 494 Watts peak, 38-amp permanent magnet 3-phase
alternator with solid state-regulator
Battery - 12 volt, 12 amp-hour
Headlight - 55/55 watt, projector beam
Taillight - 5/21 Watts
Turn signals - Manual cancelling
Colours;
Body - Thrust Blue, Midnight Black or Racing Red
Frame and Swingarm - Graphite Grey / Fluid Silver
Wheels - Translucent Amber
Warranty 2 year, unlimited mileage warranty (Europe)
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