Kawasaki KX 500 (1996-98) vs Buell / EBR Buell X1 Lightning (2001)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Buell / EBR |
| Model: | KX 500 | Buell X1 Lightning |
| Years: | 1996-98 | 2001 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, single cylinder, read valve | 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 499 cc / 30.5 cu-in | 1203 cc / 73.4 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 86 x 86mm | 88.8 x 96.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Lubrication: | Premix | Dry sump |
| Induction: | KeihinPWK39 carburetor | Dynamic Digital Fuel Injection |
| Ignition: | Electronic CDI | V-fire electronic |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 66 hp / 49.2 kW @ 7000 rpm | 64.2 kW / 88 hp @ 6300 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 65,7 Nm 48.4 lb-ft / @ 6000 rpm | 104 Nm / 10.6 kgf-m / 76.7 ft.lb @ 5600 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Kevlar belt |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm upside-down cartridge fork with 20-way compression and 20-way rebound damping | Ø41 mm Showa upside-down front forks adjustable compression and rebound damping |
| Rear Suspension: | Bottom-Link UN'1-TKAK with adjustable preload and 20-way compression and 20-way rebound damping | Showa shock absorber under engine adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Front Brakes: | Single 220mm disc | Single Ø340 mm disc, 6 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 190mm disc | Single Ø230 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 80/100-21 51M | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 120/90-18 64M | 170/60-17 |
| Seat Height: | 950 mm / 37.4 in | 749 cm / 29.5" |
| Dry Weight: | 100 kg / 220.5 lbs | 200 kg / 440 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 9.8 Litres / 2.6 US gal | 15.8 L / 4.2 US gal |