Buell / EBR Buell XR9S Lightning (2004) vs Aprilia Tuono V4 R (2012) vs Triumph Sprint GT (2011) vs Maico Enduro 250 (1979)
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| Make: | Buell / EBR | Aprilia | Triumph | Maico |
| Model: | Buell XR9S Lightning | Tuono V4 R | Sprint GT | Enduro 250 |
| Years: | 2004 | 2012 | 2011 | 1979 |
| 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. | Single cylinder, two stroke |
| Capacity: | 984 cc / 60 cu in | 998.9 cc / 60.96 cu in | 1050 cc / 64.1 cu in | 247 cc / 15.1 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.9 x 79.4 mm | 78 x 52.3 mm | 79 x 71.4mm | 67 x 70 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 | 13.0:1 | 12.0:1 | 12:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Lubrication: | Dry sump | Wet sump lubrication system with oil radiator and two oil pumps (lubrication and cooling) | Wet sump | Pre-mix |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 67.1 kW / 92 hp @ 7200 rpm | 120.8 kW / 162 hp @ 11000 rpm | 96 kW / 128 hp @ 9200 rpm | 27.9 kW / 38 hp @ 7800 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed, constant mesh | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5-Speed |
| Final Drive: | Kevlar belt | Chain | 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 | Double loop, backbone box Chrom Moly |
| 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 | Maico hydraulic air assisted conventional fork, Ø 38 mm |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 119 mm / 4.7" | 120 mm / 4.7 mm | 127 mm / 5.0 in | 255 mm / 10.0 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 | Swingarm, Corte Cosso reservoir shocks |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 127 mm / 5.0" | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 152 mm / 6.0 in | 255 mm / 10.0 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 | Drum, Ø 135 mm |
| 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 | Drum, Ø 158 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 1320 mm / 52" | 1435 mm / 56.8 in | 1537 mm / 60.5 in | 1422 - 1470 mm / 56 - 58 in. |
| Seat Height: | 775 mm / 30.5" | 840 mm / 33.1 in | 815 mm / 32.1 in | 910 mm / 36 in. |
| Dry Weight: | 175 kg / 386 lbs | 179 kg / 395 lbs | 239 kg / 527 lbs | 96 kg / 212 lbs |