Buell XB12S Lightning
2004-2010 | naked
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Side profile
- Seat height
- 775 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,320 mm
- Wet weight
- -
- Category
- naked
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- Asset
- Pending
- Dimensions
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- License
- -
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Buell
XB12S Lightning
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Rider
Rider position
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Posture
Adjustments
Ergonomics
Modeled band: Comfortable
Geometry verification: Provisional
Data basis: Published specs · estimated rider contacts
Layout basis: Reviewed category template
The category template passed the local layout sweep; this individual bike remains provisional.
All contacts reached
Lowest modeled angle area: Knee.
Physical check: Sit on the exact motorcycle and compare seat, bar, peg, and ground-reach feel before deciding. This model does not predict comfort or control.
Data provenance
Where these numbers came from
Every populated geometry field records its source, verification state, and source link when available. These records feed both the simulator and the fit recommendation engine.
- Geometry status
- Provisional
- Field records
- 19
- Recorded verified
- 0/19
- Linked sources
- 19/19
Six modeled contact coordinates
6/6 populated · 6/6 records · 0/6 recorded verified · 6/6 linked
Seat, grip, and peg X/Y coordinates drive the posture model. Specification seat height is a separate catalog value.
- Seat
- X 660 mm · Y 775 mm
2/2 records · 2/2 linked
0/2 recorded verified - Grips
- X 1,030 mm · Y 965 mm
2/2 records · 2/2 linked
0/2 recorded verified - Pegs
- X 766 mm · Y 395 mm
2/2 records · 2/2 linked
0/2 recorded verified
Check on the bike: At a test-sit, prioritize the seat, grips, and pegs positions; one or more of those modeled coordinates is not recorded as verified.
Wheelbase
Chassis
1,320 mm
Provisional recordImported with the local apps/scraper Wikipedia importer; not independently verified.
Ground clearance
Chassis
145 mm
Provisional recordRider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Seat contact X
Rider triangle
660 mm
Provisional recordRider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Seat contact height
Rider triangle
775 mm
Provisional recordImported with the local apps/scraper Wikipedia importer; not independently verified.
Seat length
Rider triangle
220 mm
Provisional recordRider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Handlebar X
Rider triangle
1,030 mm
Provisional recordRider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Handlebar height
Rider triangle
965 mm
Provisional recordRider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Handlebar width
Controls
800 mm
Provisional recordRider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Foot peg X
Rider triangle
766 mm
Provisional recordRider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Foot peg height
Rider triangle
395 mm
Provisional recordRider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Passenger seat X
Passenger
541 mm
Provisional recordRider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Passenger seat height
Passenger
830 mm
Provisional recordRider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Passenger peg X
Passenger
620 mm
Provisional recordRider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Passenger peg height
Passenger
590 mm
Provisional recordRider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Seat height minimum
Adjustability
775 mm
Provisional recordImported with the local apps/scraper Wikipedia importer; not independently verified.
Seat height maximum
Adjustability
775 mm
Provisional recordImported with the local apps/scraper Wikipedia importer; not independently verified.
Dry weight
Physical
179 kg
Provisional recordImported with the local apps/scraper Wikipedia importer; not independently verified.
Front tire outer diameter
Rendering
600 mm
Provisional recordRider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Rear tire outer diameter
Rendering
600 mm
Provisional recordRider contact point estimated from category proportions until side-profile landmarks are authored.
Bike-level reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buell_Lightning
Does the Buell XB12S Lightning fit you?
The Buell XB12S Lightning (2004–2010) lists a 775 mm seat height. In this simplified seat-height model, an inseam around 78 cm is a rough ground-reach reference, not a guarantee of flat-footing. Seat width, suspension sag, boots, mobility, load, and individual proportions can materially change foot contact. Enter your measurements above to compare the modeled reach, then confirm it on the motorcycle.
Riding position
The Buell XB12S Lightning's naked category suggests an upright, neutral riding position as a modeled starting point. The simulator estimates knee, hip, and elbow angles from the available geometry and your measurements so you can compare the reach to the bars and pegs.
Typical category use
The naked category is commonly associated with everyday commuting, all-round road riding, and riders who want an upright, manageable bike. Rider Height does not assess handling, performance, or whether this motorcycle is suitable for a particular rider.
Fit figures are planning estimates from the current geometry and simplified model assumptions. They are not safety, compatibility, or purchase advice; confirm fit on the actual motorcycle.
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