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EICMA: New Buell Lightning Super TT XB12STT
Buell Delivers Sport Performance
with New Urban Supermoto Motorcycle It's time to take to
the street with attitude and style as Buell brings on the new
Lightning Super TT XB12STT packed with tenacious performance
and distinctive urban character. The Lightning Super TT, launched
today at the EICMA 64th Annual International Motorcycle Exhibition
in Milan , Italy , is built for battle with characteristic Buell
Streetfighter innovation and excitement.
"Buell motorcycles let riders own the corners and have fun,
whether it's the corners on a back highway or corners of a city
street," said Erik Buell, Chairman and Chief Technical Officer,
Buell Motorcycle Company. "The Lightning Super TT XB12STT
continues that concept by blending street and track performance
with plenty of torque and power into a bigger, versatile Supermoto-inspired
design."
 As the latest addition to the
Buell Lightning family, the Lightning Super TT combines hard
core Streetfighter attitude with the style of Supermoto bikes.
The Supermoto (aka SuperMotard or US TT) category refers to an
all-around style of motorcycle combining characteristics of road
racing, dirt track and motocross bikes. The Lightning Super TT
captures a rebellious and aggressive racing spirit. Other models
in the Buell Lightning family are the Lightning XB12S, Lightning
XB12Scg, Lightning Long XB12Ss and Lightning CityX XB9SX.
The Buell Lightning family is known for its combination of functional
rider ergonomics and sporty styling. The Lightning Super TT provides
a long, smooth 31.4-inch solo seat height with Supermoto-style,
while a passenger seat can be added. A 5.63-inch suspension travel
and 54-inch wheelbase let you take the Lightning Super TT wherever
the road leads. A 43 mm Showa inverted front fork with fully
adjustable front suspension and adjustable Showa rear shocks
add even more versatility.
While the Lightning Super TT has a slick, competition-inspired
look with racing-style number plates, white Surlyn flyscreen
and minimalist Satin Black tail section, the bike begs riders
to show their inspiration for customization as these components
can easily be personalized. The white Surlyn flyscreen sits below
a wide, flat handlebar with cross brace, instrument panel and
deflectors for aggressive street riding. The upper front fender
provides debris protection with a Supermoto look.
Primed with 84 ft. lbs. of torque and broad powerband of the
Buell Thunderstorm 1203 45-degree engine, the Lightning Super
TT is just the bike to attack city streets. On the roads of the
urban jungle or in the corners of a long canyon run, the Lightning
Super TT is powerful in every gear, rpm and twist of the throttle.
The air/oil/fan-cooled V-Twin engine features DDFI II electronic
fuel injection and the Buell Interactive Exhaust is tuned for
the ultimate in performance and control.
The Buell Trilogy of Technology featuring frame rigidity, mass
centralization and low unsprung weight works to provide the Lightning
Super TT with superior handling, powerfully smooth acceleration
and legendary Buell torque. A lightweight aluminum frame contains
the fuel while the swing arm holds oil. The muffler is located
below the engine and the Immediate Throttle Response System has
a light Goodyear Hibrex final belt drive with Flexten Plus technology
to provide what feels like a direct connection between the throttle
and the rear wheel for an exhilarating ride in all conditions.
A ZTL (Zero Torsional Load) front braking system, mounted on
the wheel perimeter 375mm rotor, is gripped by six-piston caliper
allowing for light, six-spoke Designer Black Super TT wheels.
Pirelli Scorpion Sync tires on the Lightning Super TT have an
aggressive tread pattern to provide better bite on even the nastiest
pavement.
The Lightning Super TT features Barricade Orange or Arctic White
airbox cover molded in color schemes. U.S. MSRP for the Lightning
Super TT will be $10,295, and it will be available at Harley-Davidson/Buell
dealerships in mid to late January 2007.
 Buell Lightning Super TT XB12STT
highlights:
- 1203cc (73.4 cid) Thunderstorm Powertrain:
- 3.500-inch (88.9 mm) bore and 3.812-inch (96.82 mm) stroke
- 10.0:1 compression ratio
- 49 mm down draft DDFI II fuel injection
- Interactive Exhaust with mass-centralized mounting
- 103 peak horsepower @ 6800 rpm (per SAE J607)
- 84 ft. lbs. peak torque @ 6000 rpm (per SAE J607)
- Designer Black 6-Spoke Powdercoat cast aluminum wheels:
- Front: 3.5 inch (89 mm) x 17 inch (432 mm) wheel with 120/70
ZR-17 tire
- Rear: 5.5 inch (140 mm) x 17 inch (432 mm) wheel with 180/55
ZR-17 tire
- Pirelli Scorpion Sync tires
- Buell ZTL front brake
- Front and rear suspension travel of 5.63 inches (143 mm)
- 43 mm Showa fully-adjustable front suspension with inverted
forks
- Showa fully-adjustable rear suspension with coil-over monoshock
with remote reservoir
- Narrow Supermoto-style solo seat
- Laden seat height 31.4 inches (798 mm)
- Supermoto-inspired upper front fender design
- Racing style white Surlyn flyscreen and tail section number
plates that are easily swapped out as a canvas for moto art and
self-expression
- 23.1-degree rake and 4.7-inch (119 mm) trail
- Dry weight: 400 pounds (181 kg)
- Wheelbase: 54 inches (1372 mm)
- Graphite Gray frame and swingarm
- Supermoto-style crossbar with deflectors.
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