Buell / EBR Buell XR9R Firebolt (2005) vs Kawasaki H1 500 Mach III (1970-71) vs Piaggio Fly 50 (2008)
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| Make: | Buell / EBR | Kawasaki | Piaggio |
| Model: | Buell XR9R Firebolt | H1 500 Mach III | Fly 50 |
| Years: | 2005 | 1970-71 | 2008 |
| 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 | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity: | 984 cc / 60 cu in | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in | 49. cc / 3.0 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.9 x 79.4 mm | 60 х 58.8 mm | 39 mm x 41.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 | 6.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Forced air |
| Lubrication: | Dry sump | Injectolube, automatic pressurized injection | Wet sump |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick | Electric / kick |
| Max Power: | 67.1 kW / 92 hp @ 7500 rpm | 60 hp / 45 kW @ 7500 rpm | 3.1 kW / 4.1 hp |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate | Wet multi-disc | Automatic centrifugal dry clutch |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | CVT, twist and go |
| Frame: | Hollow aluminium twin-spar frame doubles as the fuel tank | Double tubular steel cradle | Single cradle, high strength steel tube |
| Front Suspension: | Showa upside-down forks, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping | Telescopic hydraulic forks | Hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Showa shock absorber, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping | Dual shocks, swing arm | Single hydraulic shock absorber |
| Front Brakes: | ZTL-type brake, 6-piston fixed caliper, Ø375 mm single sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor | 200mm Drum | 200 mm disc with dual piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single Ø230 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | 180mm Drum | 140 mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 Dunlop D207FY | 3.25-19 | 120/70 - 12 in. |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 Dunlop D207FU | 4.00-18 | 120/70 - 12 in. |
| Wheelbase: | 1320 mm / 52" | 1400 mm / 55 in | 1326 mm / 52.2 in. |
| Dry Weight: | 175 kg / 386 lbs | 174 kg / 384 lbs | 100 kg / 220 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 L / 3.7 US gal | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal | 7.2 L / 1.9 US gal |