
LOT 110
2003 Buell XB9S Lightning Frame no. 4MZWX57J633495014
Sold for US$2,415 inc. premium
Lot 110
2003 Buell XB9S Lightning Frame no. 4MZWX57J633495014
Collectors' Motorcycles and Motorcars at the Barber Museum|10 October 2020, 13:00 CDT|Birmingham, Barber Motorsports Museum
2003 Buell XB9S Lightning
Frame no. 4MZWX57J633495014
Frame no. 4MZWX57J633495014
Founded by Erik Buell, the company has established its own unique brand image, building a range of Harley-Davidson-powered sports bikes combining the Milwaukee twin's traditional 'stump pulling' torque with a state-of-the art chassis possessing the dimensions and geometry of a Grand Prix 250.
As Buell production steadily increased so did Harley-Davidson's stake in the company, which it now entirely owns. With H-D's resources behind him, Erik Buell was able to take his unique concept a stage further, introducing an entirely new aluminium-alloy beam chassis. Innovative as ever, the latter contains fuel within its main spars and oil in the swinging arm, and is found in the latest Firebolts and Lightnings.
'Although plenty of bikes make far more out-and-out power, the Buell has enough, when allied to its competitive 193kg (425lb) of weight, to give seriously useful roadgoing performance,' reckoned Bike magazine. Combined with Buell's assured styling touch, the result was a class-leading, streetfighter-style 'naked' that, as an early example of the marque, can only become increasingly collectible in the future.
The Lightning presented here appears to be in good overall condition while needing recommissioning before hitting the road again.
As Buell production steadily increased so did Harley-Davidson's stake in the company, which it now entirely owns. With H-D's resources behind him, Erik Buell was able to take his unique concept a stage further, introducing an entirely new aluminium-alloy beam chassis. Innovative as ever, the latter contains fuel within its main spars and oil in the swinging arm, and is found in the latest Firebolts and Lightnings.
'Although plenty of bikes make far more out-and-out power, the Buell has enough, when allied to its competitive 193kg (425lb) of weight, to give seriously useful roadgoing performance,' reckoned Bike magazine. Combined with Buell's assured styling touch, the result was a class-leading, streetfighter-style 'naked' that, as an early example of the marque, can only become increasingly collectible in the future.
The Lightning presented here appears to be in good overall condition while needing recommissioning before hitting the road again.
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Please note that Engine number is 1WX573495014, and the title is in transit.





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