Buell / EBR Buell X1 Lightning (2002) vs Buell / EBR Buell XR9R Firebolt (2005) vs Paton 500 V115 (1986-92)
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| Make: | Buell / EBR | Buell / EBR | Paton |
| Model: | Buell X1 Lightning | Buell XR9R Firebolt | 500 V115 |
| Years: | 2002 | 2005 | 1986-92 |
| Engine: | 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder. | 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder. | 4 Cylinder, 2 stroke V-115° |
| Capacity: | 1203 cc / 73.4 cu in | 984 cc / 60 cu in | 492 cc / 30 cub in |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Push |
| Max Power: | 75.3 kW / 101 hp @ 6000 rpm | 67.1 kW / 92 hp @ 7500 rpm | 110 kW / 150 hp @ 12000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate | Wet, multi-plate | Dry, multiplate |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed, constant mesch |
| Final Drive: | Kevlar belt | Kevlar belt | Chain |
| Frame: | Tubular perimeter chrome-moly mainframe with Uniplanar® | Hollow aluminium twin-spar frame doubles as the fuel tank | Sloping twin-spar aluminium |
| Front Suspension: | Ø41 mm Showa upside-down front forks adjustable compression and rebound damping | Showa upside-down forks, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping | Öhlins upside-down, 40 mm fully adjustable |
| Rear Suspension: | Showa shock absorber under engine adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping | Showa shock absorber, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping | Öhlins fully adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | Single Ø340 mm disc, 6 piston caliper | ZTL-type brake, 6-piston fixed caliper, Ø375 mm single sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor | 320 mm Double disc, carbon, 4-piston Brembo caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single Ø230 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single Ø230 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | 220 mm Single disc with 2-piston Brembo caliper |