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Buell-EBR XB12S Lightning - [2004]
This edition of the Buell-EBR XB12S Lightning is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2004. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC and the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Matte Black Limited Edition.This particular Buell-EBR XB12S has a 1203cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 2004 XB12S shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the XB12S's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ | 2025cc.1966 Norton Dunstall 750 | 1966cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Buell-EBR XB12S Lightning in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 2004 Buell-EBR XB12S shares the same bhp with the Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple - [2025]
In terms of power the 1203cc 4 valve Wankel 2 cylinder engine produces 100 bhp (74 kW) @ 6600 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The OHV Two stroke unit throws out torque of 81.0 lb-ft (109.8 Nm) @ 6000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Buell-EBR XB12S you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1999 Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2004 Buell-EBR XB12S Lightning.
The 2004 Buell-EBR XB12S Lightning has a Power to weight ratio of 502.5 bhp per ton and 407.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2004 XB12S competing with the 1999 Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja [527.0 bhp\ton] and the 1998 Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja [527.0 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Buell-EBR XB12S generating around 407.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2018 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC [431.3 lb-ft per ton] and the 2019 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC [431.3 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 7.4 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.5 secs, this makes the Buell-EBR XB12S Lightning similar in acceleration to the 2022 Yamaha FJR 1300 20th Anniversary Edition (7.4 secs) and the 2020 Yamaha FJR 1300 Ultimate Edition (7.4 secs). This Buell-EBR XB12S Lightning also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2004 Buell-EBR XB12S Lightning and the 2014 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom
When talking about the performance of the 2004 Buell-EBR XB12S Lightning on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.2 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2014 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom (12.2 secs) and the 2003 Buell-EBR XB9S Lightning (12.2 secs).
The 2004 version of the Buell-EBR XB12S Lightning has a maximum speed of 134mph.
Top Speed of the 2004 XB12S equals the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2004 Buell-EBR XB12S Lightning then how about a 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC (145 mph) and the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE (145 mph).
