BUELL ULYSSES XB12X TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES
07 January 2006 - Buell UK

New Model Designed to Excel On Paved and Unpaved Roads

The Buell Ulysses XB12X is an all-new Adventure Sportbike designed to deliver capable performance on unpaved roads while retaining legendary Buell handling and thrust on pavement. Long-travel suspension, specific tyres, an upright seating position and innovative Triple Tail luggage and passenger accommodations make the Buell Ulysses one of the most versatile sport motorcycles available today.

CHASSIS: The Ulysses chassis is designed to excel on paved and unpaved roads. Fork rake is 22 degrees, while the wheelbase is 1370 mm, a combination that provides a roomy cockpit for the rider and passenger. As on Buell XB Lightning and Firebolt models, Ulysses carries fuel its rigid aluminium frame, while the lightweight aluminium swingarm doubles as the oil reservoir. Fuel capacity is 16.7 litres. The engine-air intake vent is integrated into the fuel cap cowling, and a vent located below the frame feeds cooling air to the rear cylinder.

ADVENTURE SPORT SUSPENSION: The Buell Ulysses features premium Showa suspension components front and rear. A 43mm Showa inverted fork has adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload. Front suspension travel is 165 mm. A Showa coil-over mono-shock on the rear has a remote, under-seat reservoir and adjustable compression damping and rebound damping. Rear spring pre-load can be adjusted without tools using a control dial located below the left side of the seat. Rear suspension travel is 163 mm. Ground clearance is 171 mm.

CATEGORY-LEADING POWER AND WEIGHT: The Buell Ulysses has a dry weight of just 193 kg. Its design centralises mass and lowers the centre of gravity to ensure the Ulysses feels nimble and responsive on paved and unpaved roads. The air/oil/fan-cooled Buell Thunderstorm 1203 cc V-Twin engine leads this category with 100 peak horsepower and 81 ft. lbs./110 Nm of torque. The engine features Buell DDFI II fuel injection and Buell InterActive Exhaust for instant throttle response and a broad powerband.

SPECIFIC WHEELS AND TYRES: New Dunlop D616 tyres designed specifically for Ulysses feature an open, aggressive tread pattern that performs superbly on paved and unpaved roads. Front tyre size is 120/70R-17. Rear tyre size is 180/55R-17. Six-spoke, cast-aluminium wheels feature a durable rim design to handle the unique challenges of Adventure Sport riding.

ADVENTURE SPORTBIKE ERGONOMICS: The Buell Ulysses offers the rider a spacious seating position and roomy bar/pegs/seat relationship for outstanding control and all-day comfort. The wide, upright handlebars feature a crossbrace. Alloy footpegs are placed in a neutral position and are wider with a more aggressive surface than standard Buell pegs. The broad, comfortable seat features a textured surface and is shaped to offer ease of rider movement for sport riding on pavement. Seat height is 841 mm.

NEW TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE BELT: A new transmission design delivers improved shift quality, reduced noise and extended service intervals. This transmission replaces moving/sliding gears with thin steel “dog rings” that slide to effect gear changes, a design commonly used in automotive racing gear boxes. Shifting is quicker because the dog rings have less mass than gears. New helical-cut gears are smoother and quieter than straight-cut gears. The new transmission enables reduced clutch effort. Service interval for the primary/transmission lubricant extended to 10,000 miles. Finally, a durable new Goodyear Hibrex 135-tooth final drive belt with Flexten Plus technology designed specifically for Ulysses requires no scheduled service.

TWO-PIECE WINDSCREEN: Designed to minimise air turbulence in the rider cockpit area, the Ulysses features a clear windscreen mounted over an opaque flyscreen. The gap between the windscreen and the flyscreen directs a limited amount of air into the cockpit area effectively reducing turbulence for a more relaxed ride. The windscreen features a quick-release mounting system so it can be easily removed. Additional rider comfort is provided by handlebar-mounted deflectors.

BUELL TRIPLE TAIL SYSTEM: The innovative three-position Buell Triple Tail system can be configured as a luggage rack or a passenger backrest.

· In its first, mass-centralised position, the Triple Tail folds forward over the rear-seat position to become a luggage rack that can be used with integrated tie-down hooks.

· In the second, vertical position, Triple Tail becomes a flexible passenger backrest with grab rails.

· In its third position, Triple Tail is a luggage rack extending over the LED tail lamp and full-coverage rear fender, with the grab rails also available for a passenger.

CONVENIENCE/FUNCTION: In addition to the Triple Tail system, the Buell Ulysses features a generous under-seat storage compartment and an integrated helmet lock. A 10 amp/12 volt accessory power outlet is located on the dash, with another placed under the seat. Colour-matched side cases and top case will be available for the Ulysses. An optional GPS receiver will also be available - contact your local dealer for details.

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