Buell / EBR Buell XR9S Lightning (2004) vs Aprilia Tuono V4 R (2012) vs Triumph Sprint GT (2011)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Buell / EBR | Aprilia | Triumph |
| Model: | Buell XR9S Lightning | Tuono V4 R | Sprint GT |
| Years: | 2004 | 2012 | 2011 |
| Engine: | 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, longitudinal 65° V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 984 cc / 60 cu in | 998.9 cc / 60.96 cu in | 1050 cc / 64.1 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.9 x 79.4 mm | 78 x 52.3 mm | 79 x 71.4mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 | 13.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Lubrication: | Dry sump | Wet sump lubrication system with oil radiator and two oil pumps (lubrication and cooling) | Wet sump |
| Induction: | Ø45 mm Downdraft DDFI fuel injection | Airbox with front dynamic air intakes. 4 Weber-Marelli Ø48 mm throttle bodies with 4 injectors and latest generation Ride-by-Wire engine management. Choice of three different engine maps selectable by the rider with bike in motion: T (Track), S (Sport), R (Road) | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 67.1 kW / 92 hp @ 7200 rpm | 120.8 kW / 162 hp @ 11000 rpm | 96 kW / 128 hp @ 9200 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 97 Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 71.5 ft.lbs @ 5500 rpm | 110 Nm / 11.2 kgf-m / 81.1 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm | 108 Nm / 11.0 kgf-m / 80 ft-lb @ 6300 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed, constant mesh | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Kevlar belt | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Hollow aluminium twin-spar frame doubles as the fuel tank | Aluminium dual beam chassis with pressed and cast sheet elements. Sachs steering damper. | Aluminium beam perimeter, swingarm single-sided, aluminium alloy with eccentric chain adjuster |
| Trail: | 84 mm / 3.3" | 105 mm / 4.1 in | 84 mm / 3.3 in |
| Front Suspension: | Showa upside-down forks, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping | Sachs upside down front fork with Ø43 mm stanchions. Low profile forged aluminium caliper mountings for radial calipers. Completely adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. | Showa 43mm cartridge forks with dual rate springs and adjustable preload |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 119 mm / 4.7" | 120 mm / 4.7 mm | 127 mm / 5.0 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Showa shock absorber, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping | Double braced aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology. Sachs piggy back monoshock with completely adjustable: spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. APS progressive linkage. | Showa monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 127 mm / 5.0" | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 152 mm / 6.0 in |
| Front Brakes: | ZTL-type brake, 6-piston fixed caliper, Ø375 mm single sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor | 2x Ø320 mm floating stainless steel discs with lightweight stainless steel rotor with 6 studs. Brembo radial calipers with 4 horizontally opposed Ø32 mm pistons. Sintered pads. Axial pump master cylinder and metal braided brake hoses. | 2 x 320 mm Floating discs, 4 piston calipers, ABS |
| Rear Brakes: | Single Ø230 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single Ø220 mm diameter disc, Brembo floating caliper with two Ø32 mm isolated pistons. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose | Single 255 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17, Dunlop D207 FY | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17, Dunlop D207 U | 190/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 200/55 ZR 17) | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 1924 mm / 75.7" Width: 831 mm / 32.7" Height: 1232mm / 48.5" | Length: 2065 mm / 81.2 in Width: 800 mm / 31.4 in (at the handlebar) Height: 1090 mm / 42.9 in | Length 2260 mm / 88.9 in Width (handlebars) 760 mm / 29.9 in Height without mirrors 1210 mm / 47.6 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1320 mm / 52" | 1435 mm / 56.8 in | 1537 mm / 60.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 775 mm / 30.5" | 840 mm / 33.1 in | 815 mm / 32.1 in |
| Dry Weight: | 175 kg / 386 lbs | 179 kg / 395 lbs | 239 kg / 527 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 L / 3.7 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal |