The XB12XT takes adventure sport touring to a new level. Standard with such amenities as side and top cases and heated grips – this bike is ready to take you where you want to go. Don’t forget about the exceptional torque and premium styling.
Chassis
A rigid chassis reduces flex and contributes to more stability in the turns. Our patented Uniplanar™ Mounting system goes so far as to use the engine as a stressed member of the frame, further improving the bike’s solid handling characteristics. The wheelbase measures 53.9 inches with 4.9 inches of trail, making the Ulysses® XB12XT very nimble and reactive.
Engine
The Thunderstorm® 1203 cc, 45-degree V-Twin delivers broad, easy to use, power and torque. It’s the perfect engine to help you enjoy whatever lies beyond that next curve and not worry about what gear you should be in.
For 2008, Buell advances the performance of its air/oil/fan-cooled Thunderstorm® V-Twin engine series with a larger crank pin, an improved oiling system, and a new electronic timing system and ECM that controls an all new DDFI 3 fuel injection system. Combined, these changes improve drivability and performance, and reduce service maintenance costs. Also new for 2008, the Thunderstorm® 1203 redline is increased to 7100 rpm from 6800 rpm, giving this engine an even broader powerband, and riders the ability to accelerate longer and downshift at a higher rpm.
Dimensions
Overall Length (2) 91.3 in. 2320 mm
Overall Width (3) 39.6 in. 1005 mm
Seat Height:
Standard (4) 30.7 in. 780 mm
Low Profile N/A N/A
Ground Clearance (2) 5.94 in. 151 mm
Rake (at Steering Head) (4) 23.8° 23.8°
Fork Angle (4) 22.3° 22.3°
Lean Angle:
Soft Contact, Right (5) 39.0° 39.0°
Soft Contact, Left (5) 38.8° 38.8°
Hard Contact, Right (5) 42.5° 42.5°
Hard Contact, Left (5) 39.5° 39.5°
Trail (4) 4.9 in. 123 mm
Wheelbase (2) 53.9 in. 1370 mm
Tires (6):
Type (4) Pirelli® Pirelli®
Front (6) Diablo Strada (model) Diablo Strada (model)
120/70 ZR-17 (specifications) 120/70 ZR-17 (specifications)
Rear (6) Diablo Strada (model) Diablo Strada (model)
180/55 ZR-17 (specifications) 180/55 ZR-17 (specifications)
Fuel Capacity 4.40 gal. 16.7 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity 0.83 gal. 3.1 L
MPG (EPA urban/highway test) (7):
Urban 47 MPG 5.00 L/100km
Highway 59 MPG 3.99 L/100km
Weight:
Dry Weight 465 lbs. 211 kg
Gross Rating 950 lbs. 431 kg
Load Capacity 414 lbs. 188 kg
Engine U.S. Units Metric Units
Engine Thunderstorm® air/oil/fan-cooled, 4-stroke, 45° V-Twin Thunderstorm® air/oil/fan-cooled, 4-stroke, 45° V-Twin
Valve Train OHV, two valves per cylinder, self-adjusting OHV, two valves per cylinder, self-adjusting
Bore x Stroke:
Bore 3.500 in. 88.90 mm
Stroke 3.812 in. 96.82 mm
Displacement 73.4 cu. in. 1203 cc
Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Delivery 49 mm down draft DDFI III fuel injection 49 mm down draft DDFI III fuel injection
Intake Zero-resistance airbox Zero-resistance airbox
Exhaust Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralized mounting Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralized mounting
Torque (North America per SAE J607) 84 ft. lbs. @ 6000 RPM 113.9 NM @ 6000 RPM
Horsepower (North America per SAE J607) 103 HP @ 6800 RPM 103 HP @ 6800 RPM
Lubrication Dry-sump Dry-sump
Oil Capacity 2.5 qts. 2.4 L
Oil Filtration Screw-on disposable element Screw-on disposable element
Drivetrain U.S. Units Metric Units
Primary Drive Chain, 1.500:1 (57/38) ratio Chain, 1.500:1 (57/38) ratio
Final Drive (8) Constant path, 14 mm pitch aramid-reinforced Hibrex® belt with Flexten® Plus technology, 2.407:1 (65/27) ratio Constant path, 14 mm pitch aramid-reinforced Hibrex® belt with Flexten® Plus technology, 2.407:1 (65/27) ratio
Clutch Wet, multi-plate, compensated, reduced lever effort Wet, multi-plate, compensated, reduced lever effort
Transmission 5-speed, helical gear 5-speed, helical gear
Overall Ratio:
1st 2.648 2.648
2nd 1.892 1.892
3rd 1.407 1.407
4th 1.166 1.166
5th 1.000 1.000
6th N/A N/A
Chassis(6) U.S. Units Metric Units
Frame Aluminum frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame Aluminum frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame
Front Fork (6) 43 mm Showa® inverted forks, fully adjustable (compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload) 43 mm Showa® inverted forks, fully adjustable (compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload)
Rear Shock (6) Showa® coil-over monoshock with remote reservoir and remote spring preload adjustment, fully adjustable (compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload) Showa® coil-over monoshock with remote reservoir and remote spring preload adjustment, fully adjustable (compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload)
Wheels:
Color Designer Black Designer Black
Front 6-spoke, ZTL™ cast aluminum (type) 6-spoke, ZTL™ cast aluminum (type)
17 in. (diameter) 431.80 mm (diameter)
3.5 in. (width) 88.90 mm (width)Rear 6-spoke, cast aluminum (type) 6-spoke, cast aluminum (type)
17 in. (diameter) 431.80 mm (diameter)
5.5 in. (width) 139.70 mm (width)
Brakes:
Front ZTL™-type brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper, 375 mm single sided, inside-out, stainless steel, floating rotor ZTL™-type brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper, 375 mm single sided, inside-out, stainless steel, floating rotor
Rear Single piston, floating caliper; 240 mm stainless steel, fixed rotor Single piston, floating caliper; 240 mm stainless steel, fixed rotor
Suspension Travel:
Front 4.92 in. 125 mm
Rear 4.92 in. 125 mm
Electric U.S. Units Metric Units
Battery Sealed lead acid, maintenance-free, 12V, 12 amp/hour, (per Battery Council International Rating), 200 cca Sealed lead acid, maintenance-free, 12V, 12 amp/hour, (per Battery Council International Rating), 200 cca
Charging 30-amp, permanent magnet, single-phase alternator with solid-state regulator (405W @3000 rpm, 405W peak) 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 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights: (as per country regulation)
Headlamps Type Twin Quartz Halogen [H7] Twin Quartz Halogen [H7]
Headlamps Description 55-watt low beam, 55-watt high beam 55-watt low beam, 55-watt high beam
Tail/Stop Lights Ten segment LED 0.36W/3.36W Ten segment LED 0.36W/3.36W
Turn Signal Lights 10W manual canceling 10W manual canceling
License Plate Light 5W 5W
Styling/Convenience U.S. Units Metric Units
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 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
Colors U.S. Units Metric Units
Available Colors (9) Racing Red, Thrust Blue Racing Red, Thrust Blue
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Warranty U.S. Units Metric Units
Warranty 24 months (unlimited mileage) 24 months (unlimited mileage)
Footnotes
Specifications for non-U.S. markets might differ. Buell reserves the right to discontinue models or change specifications at any time without incurring any obligations. Vehicle specifications may vary from country to country depending on local laws. Some models are not available in certain countries.
1 Prices may be subject to change without notice and rule as at the date of delivery. See your dealer for details.
2 Unladen, wet configuration (no rider, all fluids).
3 Without mirrors.
4 Laden, wet configuration (design rider, all fluids).
5 Bottomed-out configuration (100% suspension compression).
6 Kevlar®, Showa®, Dunlop® and Pirelli® are registered trademarks of their respective owners.
7 Based on tests conducted under lab conditions per U.S. E.P.A. test procedures. Mileage will vary depending on personal riding habits, weather conditions, trip length and vehicle condition.
8 Hibrex® and Flexten® are registered trademarks of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.
9 Availability may vary from dealer to dealer, and is subject to change without notice.
Chassis
A rigid chassis reduces flex and contributes to more stability in the turns. Our patented Uniplanar™ Mounting system goes so far as to use the engine as a stressed member of the frame, further improving the bike’s solid handling characteristics. The wheelbase measures 53.9 inches with 4.9 inches of trail, making the Ulysses® XB12XT very nimble and reactive.
Engine
The Thunderstorm® 1203 cc, 45-degree V-Twin delivers broad, easy to use, power and torque. It’s the perfect engine to help you enjoy whatever lies beyond that next curve and not worry about what gear you should be in.
For 2008, Buell advances the performance of its air/oil/fan-cooled Thunderstorm® V-Twin engine series with a larger crank pin, an improved oiling system, and a new electronic timing system and ECM that controls an all new DDFI 3 fuel injection system. Combined, these changes improve drivability and performance, and reduce service maintenance costs. Also new for 2008, the Thunderstorm® 1203 redline is increased to 7100 rpm from 6800 rpm, giving this engine an even broader powerband, and riders the ability to accelerate longer and downshift at a higher rpm.
Dimensions
Overall Length (2) 91.3 in. 2320 mm
Overall Width (3) 39.6 in. 1005 mm
Seat Height:
Standard (4) 30.7 in. 780 mm
Low Profile N/A N/A
Ground Clearance (2) 5.94 in. 151 mm
Rake (at Steering Head) (4) 23.8° 23.8°
Fork Angle (4) 22.3° 22.3°
Lean Angle:
Soft Contact, Right (5) 39.0° 39.0°
Soft Contact, Left (5) 38.8° 38.8°
Hard Contact, Right (5) 42.5° 42.5°
Hard Contact, Left (5) 39.5° 39.5°
Trail (4) 4.9 in. 123 mm
Wheelbase (2) 53.9 in. 1370 mm
Tires (6):
Type (4) Pirelli® Pirelli®
Front (6) Diablo Strada (model) Diablo Strada (model)
120/70 ZR-17 (specifications) 120/70 ZR-17 (specifications)
Rear (6) Diablo Strada (model) Diablo Strada (model)
180/55 ZR-17 (specifications) 180/55 ZR-17 (specifications)
Fuel Capacity 4.40 gal. 16.7 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity 0.83 gal. 3.1 L
MPG (EPA urban/highway test) (7):
Urban 47 MPG 5.00 L/100km
Highway 59 MPG 3.99 L/100km
Weight:
Dry Weight 465 lbs. 211 kg
Gross Rating 950 lbs. 431 kg
Load Capacity 414 lbs. 188 kg
Engine U.S. Units Metric Units
Engine Thunderstorm® air/oil/fan-cooled, 4-stroke, 45° V-Twin Thunderstorm® air/oil/fan-cooled, 4-stroke, 45° V-Twin
Valve Train OHV, two valves per cylinder, self-adjusting OHV, two valves per cylinder, self-adjusting
Bore x Stroke:
Bore 3.500 in. 88.90 mm
Stroke 3.812 in. 96.82 mm
Displacement 73.4 cu. in. 1203 cc
Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Delivery 49 mm down draft DDFI III fuel injection 49 mm down draft DDFI III fuel injection
Intake Zero-resistance airbox Zero-resistance airbox
Exhaust Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralized mounting Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralized mounting
Torque (North America per SAE J607) 84 ft. lbs. @ 6000 RPM 113.9 NM @ 6000 RPM
Horsepower (North America per SAE J607) 103 HP @ 6800 RPM 103 HP @ 6800 RPM
Lubrication Dry-sump Dry-sump
Oil Capacity 2.5 qts. 2.4 L
Oil Filtration Screw-on disposable element Screw-on disposable element
Drivetrain U.S. Units Metric Units
Primary Drive Chain, 1.500:1 (57/38) ratio Chain, 1.500:1 (57/38) ratio
Final Drive (8) Constant path, 14 mm pitch aramid-reinforced Hibrex® belt with Flexten® Plus technology, 2.407:1 (65/27) ratio Constant path, 14 mm pitch aramid-reinforced Hibrex® belt with Flexten® Plus technology, 2.407:1 (65/27) ratio
Clutch Wet, multi-plate, compensated, reduced lever effort Wet, multi-plate, compensated, reduced lever effort
Transmission 5-speed, helical gear 5-speed, helical gear
Overall Ratio:
1st 2.648 2.648
2nd 1.892 1.892
3rd 1.407 1.407
4th 1.166 1.166
5th 1.000 1.000
6th N/A N/A
Chassis(6) U.S. Units Metric Units
Frame Aluminum frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame Aluminum frame with Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame
Front Fork (6) 43 mm Showa® inverted forks, fully adjustable (compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload) 43 mm Showa® inverted forks, fully adjustable (compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload)
Rear Shock (6) Showa® coil-over monoshock with remote reservoir and remote spring preload adjustment, fully adjustable (compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload) Showa® coil-over monoshock with remote reservoir and remote spring preload adjustment, fully adjustable (compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload)
Wheels:
Color Designer Black Designer Black
Front 6-spoke, ZTL™ cast aluminum (type) 6-spoke, ZTL™ cast aluminum (type)
17 in. (diameter) 431.80 mm (diameter)
3.5 in. (width) 88.90 mm (width)Rear 6-spoke, cast aluminum (type) 6-spoke, cast aluminum (type)
17 in. (diameter) 431.80 mm (diameter)
5.5 in. (width) 139.70 mm (width)
Brakes:
Front ZTL™-type brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper, 375 mm single sided, inside-out, stainless steel, floating rotor ZTL™-type brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper, 375 mm single sided, inside-out, stainless steel, floating rotor
Rear Single piston, floating caliper; 240 mm stainless steel, fixed rotor Single piston, floating caliper; 240 mm stainless steel, fixed rotor
Suspension Travel:
Front 4.92 in. 125 mm
Rear 4.92 in. 125 mm
Electric U.S. Units Metric Units
Battery Sealed lead acid, maintenance-free, 12V, 12 amp/hour, (per Battery Council International Rating), 200 cca Sealed lead acid, maintenance-free, 12V, 12 amp/hour, (per Battery Council International Rating), 200 cca
Charging 30-amp, permanent magnet, single-phase alternator with solid-state regulator (405W @3000 rpm, 405W peak) 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 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights: (as per country regulation)
Headlamps Type Twin Quartz Halogen [H7] Twin Quartz Halogen [H7]
Headlamps Description 55-watt low beam, 55-watt high beam 55-watt low beam, 55-watt high beam
Tail/Stop Lights Ten segment LED 0.36W/3.36W Ten segment LED 0.36W/3.36W
Turn Signal Lights 10W manual canceling 10W manual canceling
License Plate Light 5W 5W
Styling/Convenience U.S. Units Metric Units
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 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
Colors U.S. Units Metric Units
Available Colors (9) Racing Red, Thrust Blue Racing Red, Thrust Blue
Top of Page
Warranty U.S. Units Metric Units
Warranty 24 months (unlimited mileage) 24 months (unlimited mileage)
Footnotes
Specifications for non-U.S. markets might differ. Buell reserves the right to discontinue models or change specifications at any time without incurring any obligations. Vehicle specifications may vary from country to country depending on local laws. Some models are not available in certain countries.
1 Prices may be subject to change without notice and rule as at the date of delivery. See your dealer for details.
2 Unladen, wet configuration (no rider, all fluids).
3 Without mirrors.
4 Laden, wet configuration (design rider, all fluids).
5 Bottomed-out configuration (100% suspension compression).
6 Kevlar®, Showa®, Dunlop® and Pirelli® are registered trademarks of their respective owners.
7 Based on tests conducted under lab conditions per U.S. E.P.A. test procedures. Mileage will vary depending on personal riding habits, weather conditions, trip length and vehicle condition.
8 Hibrex® and Flexten® are registered trademarks of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.
9 Availability may vary from dealer to dealer, and is subject to change without notice.
