Buell XB Platform 20th Anniversary 2002 - 2022.

XB9R Firebolt.
XB9R Firebolt.
XB9S Lightning.
XB9S Lightning.
XB9S Lightning & XB9R Firebolt.
XB9S Lightning & XB9R Firebolt.
XB9S Lightning.
XB9S Lightning.
XB12R Firebolt & XB9R Firebolt.
XB12R Firebolt & XB9R Firebolt.
XB12R Firebolt & XB9R Firebolt.
XB12R Firebolt & XB9R Firebolt.
XB12R Firebolt.
XB12R Firebolt.
XB12R Firebolt.
XB12R Firebolt.
XB12R Firebolt.
XB12R Firebolt.
XB12R Firebolt.
XB12R Firebolt.
XB12R Firebolt.
XB12R Firebolt.
XB12R Firebolt.
XB12R Firebolt.
XB12R Firebolt.
XB12R Firebolt.
XB12R Firebolt.
XB12R Firebolt.
XB12R Firebolt.
XB12R Firebolt.
XB12R Firebolt.
XB12R Firebolt.
XB12R Firebolt.
XB12R Firebolt.
XB12S Lightning.
XB12S Lightning.
XB12S Lightning.
XB12S Lightning.
XB12S Lightning.
XB12S Lightning.
XB12S Lightning.
XB12S Lightning.
XB12S Lightning.
XB12S Lightning.
XB12S Lightning.
XB12S Lightning.
XB12S Lightning.
XB12S Lightning.
XB12S Lightning.
XB12S Lightning.

On the 12th of July 2001, Buell announced its most exciting and radical new model to date: The 2002 model year Buell Firebolt XB9R, writing a new chapter in the company's history.

The Firebolt XB9R featured a unique combination of innovative technology: fuel in the frame, oil in the swingarm, ZTL inside-out front disc brake and radical chassis geometry including a 1320mm wheelbase and 21° front fork angle.

The Firebolt XB9R is powered by a 984cc force air cooled 45° V-Twin engine that was developed by Harley-Davidson and Buell to deliver optimum performance, offering great torque over a wide rpm range and sufficient, controllable power.

On the 16th of July 2002 Buell announced its 2003 model year range featuring a second model on the XB platform: the Buell Lightning XB9S.

In July 2003 Buell extended the XB range for the 2004 model year with the introduction of the Lightning XB12S and the Firebolt XB12R.

A total of 68,946 Buell XB platform motorcycles were manufactured for the 2002 to 2010 model years.

XB9 & XB12 Firebolt = 17,892
XB9 & XB12 Lightning = 41,518
XB12 Ulysses = 9,480
XBRR = 56.

For production totals of each Buell model see this page: Buell/EBR Info

Em’s Day 2022 event on Saturday 13th August will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Buell XB platform. See: Em's Day 2022