Buell / EBR Buell XR9R Firebolt (2005) vs Kawasaki H1 500 Mach III (1970-71)
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| Make: | Buell / EBR | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Buell XR9R Firebolt | H1 500 Mach III |
| Years: | 2005 | 1970-71 |
| Engine: | 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder. | Two stroke, transverse three cylinder, piston valve |
| Capacity: | 984 cc / 60 cu in | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.9 x 79.4 mm | 60 х 58.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Lubrication: | Dry sump | Injectolube, automatic pressurized injection |
| Induction: | DDFI fuel injection, Ø45 mm downdraft | 3x Mikuni VM28SC carburetors |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 67.1 kW / 92 hp @ 7500 rpm | 60 hp / 45 kW @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 97 Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 71.5 ft.lbs @ 5500 rpm | 56 Nm / 42.3 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate | Wet multi-disc |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Kevlar belt | Chain |
| Frame: | Hollow aluminium twin-spar frame doubles as the fuel tank | Double tubular steel cradle |
| Front Suspension: | Showa upside-down forks, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping | Telescopic hydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Showa shock absorber, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping | Dual shocks, swing arm |
| Front Brakes: | ZTL-type brake, 6-piston fixed caliper, Ø375 mm single sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor | 200mm Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single Ø230 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | 180mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 Dunlop D207FY | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 Dunlop D207FU | 4.00-18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1320 mm / 52" | 1400 mm / 55 in |
| Dry Weight: | 175 kg / 386 lbs | 174 kg / 384 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 L / 3.7 US gal | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 12.2 sec | 12.4 sec |
| Top Speed: | 210.2 km/h / 130.6 mph | 200 km/h / 124 mph |