Buell / EBR Buell X1 Lightning (2000) vs Triumph Thunderbird LT (2015-16)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Buell / EBR | Triumph |
Model: | Buell X1 Lightning | Thunderbird LT |
Years: | 2000 | 2015-16 |
Engine: | 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, 270° firing interval. |
Capacity: | 1203 cc / 73.4 cu in | 1699 cc / 103.7 cub in |
Bore x Stroke: | 88.8 x 96.8 mm | 107.1 x 94.3 mm |
Cooling System: | Air Cooled | Liquid cooled |
Lubrication: | Dry sump | Wet sump |
Induction: | Dynamic Digital Fuel Injection | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI , progressive linkage on throttle |
Ignition: | V-fire electronic | Digital, inductive type via electronic engine management |
Starting: | Electric | Electric |
Max Power: | 64.2 kW / 88 hp @ 6300 rpm | 69 kW / 92 hp @ 5400 rpm |
Max Torque: | 104 Nm / 10.6 kgf-m / 76.7 ft.lb @ 5600 rpm | 151 Nm / 15.4 kgf-m / 111.4 ft-lb @ 3550rpm |
Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
Final Drive: | Kevlar belt | Toothed belt |
Front Suspension: | Ø41 mm Showa upside-down front forks adjustable compression and rebound damping | Showa 47mm forks |
Rear Suspension: | Showa shock absorber under engine adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping | Showa chromed spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload. |
Front Brakes: | Single Ø340 mm disc, 6 piston caliper | 2 x 310 mm Floating discs, Nissin 4 piston fixed calipers, ABS |
Rear Brakes: | Single Ø230 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 310 mm fixed disc, Brembo 2 piston floating caliper, ABS |
Front Tyre: | 120/70-17 | 150/80 VR16, Whitewall |
Rear Tyre: | 170/60-17 | 180/70 VR16, Whitewall |
Seat Height: | 749 cm / 29.5" | 700 mm / 27.6 in |
Dry Weight: | 200 kg / 440 lbs | 349 kg / 769 lbs |
Fuel Capacity: | 15.8 L / 4.2 US gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 gal |