Buell / EBR Buell RR 1000 Battletwin (1985) vs Benelli Tre 900S Tornado (2000) vs Benelli Leoncino 251 (2019-) vs Benelli 650 Tornado (1971-72)
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| Make: | Buell / EBR | Benelli | Benelli | Benelli |
| Model: | Buell RR 1000 Battletwin | Tre 900S Tornado | Leoncino 251 | 650 Tornado |
| Years: | 1985 | 2000 | 2019- | 1971-72 |
| Engine: | 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve | Parallel twin cylinders, four stroke, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 997 cc / 60.8 cu in | 898 cc / 54.8 cu in | 249.2 cc / 15.2 cu in | 642.8 cc / 39.2 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 81 x 96.8 mm | 85.3 x 52.4 mm mm | 72 x 61.2 mm | 84 x 58 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 | 11.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x Ø36 mm Dell'Orto carburetors | Sagem, electronic ignition with 1 injector for each cylinder | Electronic fuel injection with 37mm Ø throttle body | 2 x Dell'Orto VHB 29 carbs |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Kick start |
| Max Power: | 57.4 kW / 77 hp @ 5600 rpm | 104.4 kW / 140 hp @ 11500 rpm | 18 kW / 24.5 hp @ 9000 rpm | 38.8 kW / 52 hp @ 7200 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Ø41.3 mm Marzocchi forks, Buell electro-pneumatic anti-dive | Upside down Marzocchi, 46 mm Ø, adjustable Ferderbasis, course and compression phase absorption | Upside down telescopic forks, 41 mm Ø | Marzocchi tele-hydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Monoshock cantilever with works performance unit working in traction | Central shock strut with lever system, adjustable feather/spring basis, course and compression phase absorption | Swingarm, monoshock | Swinging arm, adjustable shocks |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x Ø310 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x 320 mm Ø discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 280 mm disc, 4-piston caliper | Drum, 4 leading shoe |
| Rear Brakes: | Single Ø220 mm disc, Lockheed caliper | Single 240 mm Ø disc, 4 piston caliper | Single 240 mm disc, 2-piston caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 130/60-16 | 120/70-17 | 120/70-ZR17 | 3.50 -18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60-16 | 190/50-17 | 150/60-ZR17 | 4.00 -18 |
| Dry Weight: | 177 kg / 390 lbs | 198 kg / 437 lbs | 153 kg / 337.3 lbs | 210 kg / 463 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 21 L / 5.5 US gal | 20.5 Litres / 5.4 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 17 L / 4.5 US gal |