2021 Black Lightning Performance Specifications

(Experienced Racer)

1/4 Mile: 10.0 sec. @ 140 mph
0-60 MPH: 2.4 sec.
0-100 MPH: 4.9 sec.
60-80 MPH: 3.2 sec
Top Speed: 165 mph

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2021 Black Lightning Mechanical Specifications

 

Engine
Type                                 ET-V2: 72° V-Twin, Liquid Cooled, Four-stroke
Bore x Stroke                  4.17 in. x 2.66in. (106 x 67.5 mm)
Displacement                  72.6 cu in. (1190cc)
Compression Ratio         13.4 : 1
Fuel Delivery                   Electronic Fuel injection with 2 port injectors & 2 showerhead injectors
Exhaust                            Primary with double catalyst + Secondary resonator with integrated ¼

                                         wave tuner
Peak Torque                   102 ft-lbs. @ 8200 rpm (138 Nm @ 8200 rpm)
Peak Horsepower           185 hp @ 10,600 rpm

 

Drivetrain
Primary Drive                  Gear Drive 36/65
Final Drive                       520 Z-ring chain, 16/44
Clutch                              Hydraulic actuation, vacuum operated slipper
Transmission Ratios:
                                        1st             2.46
                                        2nd           1.75
                                        3rd            1.38
                                        4th            1.17
                                        5th            1.04
                                        6th            0.96

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Dimensions
Overall Length                80.3in. (2040mm.)
Overall Width                  31.9in. (810mm)
Overall Height                42.8in. (1087mm)
Seat Height                     30.5in. (774.7mm)
Ground Clearance          4.7in. (120mm)

Rake                                 22.4°
Trail                                  3.80in. (96.5mm)
Lean Angle                      48°
Fuel Capacity                  4.5 gal (17.lL)
Weight (Wet, no fuel)      415lbs. (188kg)
Load Capacity                 382lbs. (173kg)

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Chassis
Frame                              Aluminum frame with integral fuel reservoir
Swingarm                        OSR high density cast aluminum
Front Suspension           Showa, inverted big piston front forks
Rear Suspension            Showa, linkless rising rate single shock
Front Wheel                    17 x 3.5 aluminum ZTL design with Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa 120/70 ZR-17
Rear Wheel                     17 x 6 aluminum with Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa 190/55 ZR-17
Front Brake                     386mm (15.19”) perimeter rotor, 8-piston caliper
Rear Brake                      220mm (8.66”)rotor, 2-piston Hayes Performance caliper