Buell / EBR Buell XR9R Firebolt (2006) vs KTM 990 Adventure R Dakar (2011) vs Moto Guzzi V-7 750 Sport (1971-72)
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| Make: | Buell / EBR | KTM | Moto Guzzi |
| Model: | Buell XR9R Firebolt | 990 Adventure R Dakar | V-7 750 Sport |
| Years: | 2006 | 2011 | 1971-72 |
| Engine: | 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 984 cc / 60 cu in | 999.8 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 748.4 cc / 45.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.9 x 79.4 mm | 101 x 62.4mm | 83 x 70 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 | 11.5;1 | 9.8:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooling | Air cooled |
| Induction: | DDFI fuel injection, Ø45 mm downdraft | Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection EMS | 2x 30mm Dell'Orto VHB 30CD carburetors |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 67.1 kW / 92 hp @ 7500 rpm | 116 hp / 85 kW @ 9000 pm | 70 hp / 32 kW @ 6300 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 97 Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 71.5 ft.lbs @ 5500 rpm | 100 Nm / 73.8 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | NA |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Kevlar belt | Chain, X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16" | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Showa upside-down forks, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping | 48mm WP USD forks | Telehydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Showa shock absorber, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping | WP-PDS rear shock, hydraulic spring preload | Swinging arm with hydraulic dampers preload adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | ZTL-type brake, 6-piston fixed caliper, Ø375 mm single sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor | 2x 300mm Brembo discs 2 piston calipers | 2x 220mm drum, Double-sided with twin leading shoes per side drum. |
| Rear Brakes: | Single Ø230 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 240mm Brembo disc 1 piston caliper | 220mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 Dunlop D207FY | 90/90 -21 | 90/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 Dunlop D207FU | 150/70 -R18 | 110/90-18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1320 mm / 52" | 1570 mm / 61.8 in | 1500 mm / 58 in |
| Seat Height: | 775 mm / 30.5" | 905 mm / 35.6 in | 760 mm / 30 in |
| Dry Weight: | 175 kg / 386 lbs | 207 kg / 456.34 lbs | 206 kg / 454 lbS |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 L / 3.7 US gal | 19.5 Litres / 5.1 gal | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal |