Buell / EBR Buell XB12S Lightning (2008) vs Buell / EBR Buell XB12Ss Lightning Long (2008-09) vs Buell / EBR Buell XB12R Firebolt (2004) vs Buell / EBR Hammerhead 1190 (2022)
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| Make: | Buell / EBR | Buell / EBR | Buell / EBR | Buell / EBR |
| Model: | Buell XB12S Lightning | Buell XB12Ss Lightning Long | Buell XB12R Firebolt | Hammerhead 1190 |
| Years: | 2008 | 2008-09 | 2004 | 2022 |
| 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. | 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, 72° V-Twin |
| Capacity: | 1203 cc / 73 cu in | 1203 cc / 73 cu in | 1203 cc / 73 cu in | 1190 cc / 72.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.9 x 96.8 mm | 88.9 x 96.8 mm | 88.9 x 96.8 mm | 106 x 67.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 13.4 :1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Exhaust: | Free breathing, 2-into-1 Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralized mounting | Free breathing, 2-into-1 Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralized mounting | Free breathing, 2-into-1 Buell Interactive exhaust system | Primary + Secondary |
| Induction: | Ø49 mm downdraft DDFI II fuel injection | Ø49 mm downdraft DDFI II fuel injection | Ø49 mm downdraft DDFI II fuel injection | Electronic Fuel injection with 2 port injectors and 2 showerhead injectors |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 86.9 kW / 103 hp @ 6800 rpm | 86.9 kW / 103 hp @ 6800 rpm | 86.9 kW / 103 hp @ 6800 rpm | 138 kW / 185 hp @ 10600 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 114 Nm / 11.6 kgf-m / 84 ft-lbs @ 6000 rpm | 114 Nm / 11.6 kgf-m / 84 ft-lbs @ 6000 rpm | 114 Nm / 11.6 kgf-m / 84 ft-lbs @ 6000 rpm | 137.8 Nm / 101.6 lb-ft @ 8200 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Belt | Belt | 520 Z-ring chain, 16/41 |
| Frame: | Aluminium frame with Uniplanar™ Powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame | Aluminium frame with Uniplanar™ Powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame | Aluminium frame with Uniplanar™ Powertrain vibration isolation system | Aluminum frame with integral fuel reservoir |
| Rake: | 21° | 22° | 21° | 22.4° |
| Trail: | 83 mm / 3.3" | 119 mm / 4.7" | 83 mm / 3.3" | 96.5 mm / 3.8 in |
| Front Suspension: | Showa Ø43 mm inverted forks compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable | Showa Ø43 mm inverted forks compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable | Showa inverted forks compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable | Showa, inverted big piston front forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Showa coil-over monoshock, remote underseat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload, 127mm wheel travel | Showa coil-over monoshock, remote underseat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload | Showa coil-over monoshock, remote underseat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload, 127mm wheel travel | Showa, single shock without linkage |
| Front Brakes: | ZTL type brake, 6 piston, fixed caliper, Ø375 mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor | ZTL type brake, 6 piston, fixed caliper, Ø375 mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor | ZTL type brake, 6 piston, fixed caliper, Ø375 mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor | 386mm Single perimeter rotor, 8 piston inside-out caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single Ø240 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper | Single Ø240 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper | Single Ø240 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper | Single 220mm disc, 2-piston Hayes performance brakes caliper |
| Front Wheel: | 3.50 x 17" | 3.50 x 17" | 3.50 x 17" | 17 x 3.5 Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel: | 5.50 x 17" | 5.50 x 17" | 5.50 x 17" | 17 x 6.0 Aluminum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 Pirelli | 120/70 ZR17 Dunlop D208FW | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR-17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 Pirelli | 180/55 ZR17 Dunlop D208M | 180/55 ZR17 | 190/55 ZR-17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa |
| Dimensions: | Length: 1924 mm / 75.7" Width: 768 mm / 30.2" Height: 1092 mm / 43.0" | Length: 2023 mm / 79.6" Width: 755 mm / 29.7" Height: 1091 mm / 43.0" | Length: 1924 mm / 75.7" Width: 768 mm / 30.2" Height: 1092 mm / 43.0" | Length: 2040 mm / 80.3 in Width: 810 mm / 31.9 in Height: 1087 mm / 42.8 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 110 mm / 4.4" | 118 mm / 4.6" | 127 mm / 5.0" | 120 mm / 4.7in |
| Seat Height: | 765 mm / 30.1" | 775 mm / 30.5" | 775 mm / 30.5" | 826 mm / 32.5 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 L / 3.7 US gal | 16.7 L / 4.4 US gal | 14 L / 3.7 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal |