Performance Review: Buell-EBR XB12Scg Lightning - [2007]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Buell-EBR XB12Scg Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Buell-EBR XB12Scg Lightning is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2007. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Suzuki RM 250 Paul Edmondson Replica and the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Yoshimura.This particular Buell-EBR XB12Scg 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 2007 XB12Scg 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 XB12Scg's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ | 2025cc.1966 Norton Dunstall 750 | 1966cc.

Power and Torque:

Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Buell-EBR XB12Scg 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 2007 Buell-EBR XB12Scg shares the same bhp with the Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT - [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 MT-09 Y-AMT [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [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 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [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].

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Buell-EBR XB12Scg you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1989 Suzuki GSX-R 750 RR Limited Edition has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2007 Buell-EBR XB12Scg Lightning.

The 2007 Buell-EBR XB12Scg Lightning has a Power to weight ratio of 517.5 bhp per ton and 422.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2007 XB12Scg competing with the 1989 Suzuki GSX-R 750 RR Limited Edition [541.0 bhp\ton] and the 1998 Yamaha YZF750 R7 OWO2 [540.8 bhp\ton].

Power to Weight(cont.):

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 XB12Scg generating around 422.5 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 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 125th Anniversary [447.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 One of One [447.0 lb-ft per ton].

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.1 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.3 secs, this makes the Buell-EBR XB12Scg Lightning similar in acceleration to the 2019 Kawasaki Z 900 RS (7.1 secs) and the 2018 Kawasaki Z 900 RS (7.1 secs). This Buell-EBR XB12Scg 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 2007 Buell-EBR XB12Scg Lightning and the 2007 Buell-EBR XB12S Lightning Black and White

When talking about the performance of the 2007 Buell-EBR XB12Scg 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 2007 Buell-EBR XB12S Lightning Black and White (12.2 secs) and the 2014 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom (12.2 secs).

Top Speed:

The 2007 version of the Buell-EBR XB12Scg Lightning has a maximum speed of 134mph.

Top Speed of the 2007 XB12Scg equals the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE

If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2007 Buell-EBR XB12Scg Lightning then how about a 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE (145 mph) and the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC (145 mph).

Related Links:

2007 Buell-EBR XB12Scg Rivals List.

A Brief History of Buell-EBR

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