LOT 372

2004 Buell 984cc XB9SX Lightning City X Registration no. GX54 ELC Frame no. 5MZKX12J053100188 Engine no. ZXK5100188

Sold for £4,025 inc. premium

Lot 372

2004 Buell 984cc XB9SX Lightning City X

The Spring Stafford Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|22 April 2023, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

2004 Buell 984cc XB9SX Lightning City X
Registration no. GX54 ELC
Frame no. 5MZKX12J053100188
Engine no. ZXK5100188

A marque that did not exist 40 years ago, Buell travelled a long way in a relatively short time before its recent sad demise. Founded by Erik Buell, the company 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 would come to own outright. 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 on the XB Series in 2002. Innovative as ever, the latter contained fuel within its main spars and oil in the swinging arm.

This restored Buell XB9SX City X has been well maintained and serviced by NP Veteran Engineering Ltd. The machine features a competition exhaust system and dedicated ECU (the stock parts are included in the sale). Last run in February 2023, the Buell has covered 13,038 miles from new and is described by the vendor as in good condition throughout. Offered with bills and a V5C. Keys present.

Footnotes

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Saleroom notices

The engine number is: *KX125100188*

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