Buell / EBR Buell XB12Scg Lightning (2005-06) vs Kawasaki KLX 250S (2009-10)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Buell / EBR | Kawasaki |
Model: | Buell XB12Scg Lightning | KLX 250S |
Years: | 2005-06 | 2009-10 |
Engine: | 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve |
Capacity: | 1203 cc / 73 cu in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
Bore x Stroke: | 88.9 x 96.8 mm | 72 х 61.2 mm |
Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
Induction: | Ø49 mm downdraft DDFI II fuel injection | Keihin CVK34 carburetor |
Starting: | Electric | Electric |
Max Power: | 86.9 kW / 103 hp @ 6800 rpm | 27 hp / 22.3 kW @ 8500 rpm |
Max Torque: | 114 Nm / 11.6 kgf-m / 84 ft-lbs @ 6000 rpm | 2.6 kgf-m / 18.5 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm |
Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
Final Drive: | Belt | Chain |
Frame: | Aluminium frame with Uniplanar™ Powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame | Steel, Double cradle frame |
Rake: | 21° | 25.5° |
Trail: | 83 mm / 3.3" | 74mm / 2.9 in |
Front Suspension: | Showa Ø43 mm inverted forks compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable | 43 mm Inverted cartridge fork with 16-Way compression damping adjustment |
Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7" | 285 mm / 11.2 in |
Rear Suspension: | Showa coil-over monoshock, remote underseat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload | Uni-Trak® with Adjustable preload, 16-Way compression and Rebound damping adjustment |
Rear Wheel Travel: | 127 mm / 5.0" | 280 mm / 11.0 in |
Front Brakes: | ZTL type brake, 6 piston, fixed caliper, Ø375 mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper |
Rear Brakes: | Single Ø240 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper | Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper |
Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 Pirelli | 80/100-21 |
Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 Pirelli | 100/100-18 |
Wheelbase: | 1320 mm / 52.0" | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
Ground Clearance: | 110 mm / 4.4" | 285 mm / 11.2 in |
Seat Height: | 726 mm / 28.6" | 883 mm / 34.8 in |
Dry Weight: | 179 kg / 395 lbs | 122 kg / 269 lbs |
Fuel Capacity: | 14 L / 3.7 US gal | 7.2 Litres / 2.0 US gal |