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Buell-EBR XB12SS Lightning Long - [2005]
This edition of the Buell-EBR XB12SS Lightning Long is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2005. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC and the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Phantom.This particular Buell-EBR XB12SS 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 2005 XB12SS 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 XB12SS'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 XB12SS Lightning Long in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 2005 Buell-EBR XB12SS shares the same bhp with the Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple - [2025]
In terms of power the 1203cc 4 valve Wankel 2 cylinder engine produces 103 bhp (76 kW) @ 6800 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 84.0 lb-ft (114.0 Nm) @ 6000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Buell-EBR XB12SS you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2023 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2005 Buell-EBR XB12SS Lightning Long.
The 2005 Buell-EBR XB12SS Lightning Long has a Power to weight ratio of 511.1 bhp per ton and 417.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2005 XB12SS competing with the 2023 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [533.6 bhp\ton] and the 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [533.6 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 XB12SS generating around 417.2 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 2017 Honda CBR 1000 RR-SP Fireblade Limited Editio [438.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 2018 Honda CBR 1000 RR-SP Fireblade [438.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 7.2 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.4 secs, this makes the Buell-EBR XB12SS Lightning Long similar in acceleration to the 2022 Kawasaki Z 900 RS (7.2 secs) and the 2022 Kawasaki Z 900 RS (7.2 secs). This Buell-EBR XB12SS Lightning Long 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 2005 Buell-EBR XB12SS Lightning Long and the 2008 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder M109R M1800R
When talking about the performance of the 2005 Buell-EBR XB12SS Lightning Long on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12 secs @ 111 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2008 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder M109R M1800R (12 secs) and the 1986 Suzuki GSX 750 ES (12 secs).
The 2005 version of the Buell-EBR XB12SS Lightning Long has a maximum speed of 127mph.
Top Speed of the 2005 XB12SS equals the 2020 Yamaha V-Max 1.7
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2005 Buell-EBR XB12SS Lightning Long then how about a 2020 Yamaha V-Max 1.7 (138 mph) and the 2018 Yamaha V-Max 1.7 (138 mph).
