2009 Buell Ulysses XB12XT

A premium motorcycle equally adept at long-distance touring and the daily commute, the Ulysses XB12XT combines all-day comfort with intuitive Buell handling and V-Twin muscle in one incredibly versatile bike. Fully adjustable Showa suspension is tuned for travel on pavement, with 125mm of travel front and rear. A spacious saddle offers all-day comfort and has a seat height of 780mm. Pirelli® Diablo® Strada sport touring tyres provide outstanding grip in a wide variety of conditions.

The XB12XT places the rider in a comfortable, upright position behind wide handlebars with wind deflectors and a tall, two-piece windscreen. Removable hard-shell side cases and top case are standard equipment. On the XB12XT, the Triple Tail system functions as a luggage rack with tie-down hooks over the rear seat position or as a cushioned passenger backrest with grab rails. The XB12XT is offered with Midnight Black, Racing Red or Thrust Blue bodywork.

Buell Ulysses XB12XT highlights

• Buell Thunderstorm 1203 V-Twin engine
• 94 peak hp / 95 PS / 70 kW @ 6800 rpm (per EU Standard EC95/1)
  77 ft. lbs. peak torque / 104 Nm @ 5500 rpm (per EU Standard EC95/1)
• New Improved headlight output
• New stronger Veyance Hibrex drive belt with Flexten Plus technology
• New Aggressive Footpegs
• Buell InterActive Exhaust
• DDFI 3 Electronic Fuel Injection ECM
• Eight-row oil cooler with Jiffy-tite fittings
• Dry Weight: 211kg
• Wheelbase: 1370mm
• Seat height: 780mm
• Pirelli Diablo Strada tyres
• Detachable three-bag pannier luggage system with top and side hard cases
• Underseat storage
• Heated hand grips
• Tall, detachable windscreen
• Road-tuned suspension
• Fully adjustable 43mm Showa inverted fork
• Fully adjustable Showa rear shock absorber
• Buell ZTL front brake
• Frame pucks, handlebar wind deflectors
• Triple Tail System
• 16.7 litre fuel capacity
• Functional tool kit
• 2 x 12v. power outlets

2009 Buell Ulysses XB12XT Specifications

Brakes:

Front ........................................................... ZTL™ brake, 6-piston, fi xed caliper;
..............................375 mm single-sided, inside-out, stainless steel, fl oating disc
Rear .................. Single-piston, fl oating caliper; 240 mm stainless steel, fi xed disc
Front Fork5 ........................................43 mm Showa® inverted forks, fully adjustable
..................................(compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload)
Rear Shock5 .........................Showa® coil-over monoshock with remote reservoir and
................................................... remote spring preload adjustment, fully adjustable
..................................(compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload)

Suspension Travel

Front (mm) ..................................................................................................125
Rear (mm) ...................................................................................................125
Frame .................................................Aluminium frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain
....................................................................vibration isolation system, fuel in frame

Performance

Engine Torque (EU Standard EC95/1) ......................104 Nm / 77 ft. lbs. @ 5500 rpm
Horsepower (EU Standard EC95/1) .................... 94 hp / 95 PS / 70 kW @ 6800 rpm

Electrics

Charging ..................................30-amp, permanent magnet, single-phase alternator
...................................... with solid-state regulator (405W @3000 rpm, 405W peak)
Starting ........................1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement

Lights (as per country regulation):

Headlamps .........Twin Quartz Halogen [H7] 55-watt low beam, 55-watt high beam
Tail/Stop Lights ...................................................................... LED 0.36W/3.36W
Turn Signal Lights ............................................................ 10W manual canceling
License Plate Light .......................................................................................5W

Styling/Convenience

Instruments .............. Electronic speedometer, tachometer, odometer; dual tripmeter;
.............................................high beam, neutral, oil, low fuel (plus, odometer shows
............................................................... miles traveled on reserve), turn signal and
.................................................................. engine diagnostic indicator lamps; clock

Colours

Racing Red; Thrust Blue; Midnight Black

Warranty

2 Year, unlimited mileage warranty (Europe);
1 Year Buell Assistance roadside assistance (Europe)

Dimensions

Length (mm)2 .................................................................................................2320
Seat Height (Laden, mm)3 .................................................................................780
Ground Clearance (mm)2 ..................................................................................151
Rake at steering head (°) / Trail (mm)3 .....................................................23.8 / 123
Fork Angle (°)3 ................................................................................................ 22.3

Lean Angles

Soft Contact, Degrees Right ...........................................................................39
Soft Contact, Degrees Left .............................................................................39
Hard Contact, Degrees Right ..........................................................................43
Hard Contact, Degrees Left ............................................................................40
Wheelbase (mm)2 ...........................................................................................1370
Fuel Capacity (litres) ........................................................................................ 16.7
Oil Capacity (litres) ............................................................................................ 2.4
Dry Weight (kg) ................................................................................................211

Powertrain

Engine ..................................Thunderstorm™ air/oil/fan-cooled, 4-stroke, 45° V-Twin
Displacement (cu.cm) .....................................................................................1203
Bore x Stroke (mm) ...............................................................................88.9 x 96.8
Fuel System .................................................49 mm down draft DDFI III fuel injection
Compression Ratio ....................................................................................... 10.0:1
Exhaust ......................................................Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with
......................................................InterActive valve and mass-centralised mounting
Intake ................................................................................... Zero-resistance airbox

Tyres

Front ...................................................Pirelli® Diablo® Strada 120/70ZR-17 58W
Rear ...................................................Pirelli® Diablo® Strada 180/55ZR-17 73W

Wheels

Colour ............................................................................................. Designer Black
Front ....................................................................6-spoke, ZTL™ cast aluminium
.........................................................................................................17” x 3.5”
Rear .............................................................................6-spoke, cast aluminium
.........................................................................................................17” x 5.5”

Drivetrain

Primary Drive ........................................................................... Chain, 1.500:1 ratio
Final Drive6 ................................ New constant path, 14 mm pitch aramid-reinforced
............................ Veyance Hibrex® belt with Flexten® Plus technology, 2.407:1 ratio
Clutch ......................................................................Wet, multi-plate, compensated
Transmission .......................................................................... 5-speed, helical gear

Gear Ratios:

1st ............................................................................................................ 2.65
2nd ........................................................................................................... 1.89
3rd ............................................................................................................ 1.41
4th ............................................................................................................ 1.17
5th ............................................................................................................ 1.00