Suzuki T 250 Hustler (1970) vs Triumph Trident T160 750 (1976) vs Buell / EBR Buell XR9SX Lightning City X Black (2009-10)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Triumph | Buell / EBR |
| Model: | T 250 Hustler | Trident T160 750 | Buell XR9SX Lightning City X Black |
| Years: | 1970 | 1976 | 2009-10 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, parallel twin, aluminium sleeved | Transverse three cylinder, pushrod OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 247 cc / 15.1 cu in | 741 cc / 45.2 cu in | 984 cc / 60 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 54 x 54 mm | 67 x 70.5 mm | 88.9 x 79.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Exhaust: | 2-into-2 | 3-into-4-into-2 | Two-into-one, free breathing |
| Induction: | 2 x Mikuni VM26SH carburetors | 3 x 27mm Amal Concentric 626 | Ø45 mm Downdraft DDFI fuel injection |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 24.6 kW / 33 hp @ 8000 rpm | 43.8 kW / 60 hp @ 7250 rpm | 67.1 kW / 92 hp @ 7200 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6-Speed, constant mesh | 5 Speed | 5 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Kevlar belt |
| Frame: | Tubular double cradle | Tubular steel cradle | Hollow aluminium twin-spar frame doubles as the fuel tank |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic hydraulic fork | 35 mm Telescopic forks | Showa Ø43 mm upside-down forks, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping |
| Rear Suspension: | Twin, plunger type hydraulic shocks, swingarm | Twin Girling shocks, adjustable preload | Showa shock absorber, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping |
| Front Brakes: | Drum, internal expanding, leading shoe, double cam, 180 mm | Single 254 mm disc | ZTL-type brake, 6-piston fixed caliper, Ø375 mm single sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum, internal expanding, leading shoe, 180 mm | Single 254 mm disc | Single Ø230 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-18 4PR | 4.10-19 | 120/70 ZR17, Pirelli Scorpion |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.25-18 4PR | 4.10-19 | 180/55 ZR17, Pirelli Scorpion |
| Wheelbase: | 1290 mm / 50.8 in | 1473 mm / 58 in | 1320 mm / 52" |
| Ground Clearance: | 160 mm / 6.3 in | 165 mm / 6.5 in | 127 mm / 5.0" |
| Dry Weight: | 145 kg / 319 lbs | 228 kg / 502 lbs | 177 kg / 390 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 12 L / 3.2 US gal / 2.6 Imp gal | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal | 14 L / 3.7 US gal |