Buell / EBR Buell RR1000R (1986-88) vs Aprilia RSV-4 APRC Factory (2015) vs Buell / EBR Buell XB12STT Lightning Super TT (2007-08) vs Buell / EBR Buell XB12S Lightning "Black and White" (2007)
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| Make: | Buell / EBR | Aprilia | Buell / EBR | Buell / EBR |
| Model: | Buell RR1000R | RSV-4 APRC Factory | Buell XB12STT Lightning Super TT | Buell XB12S Lightning "Black and White" |
| Years: | 1986-88 | 2015 | 2007-08 | 2007 |
| Engine: | V-twin, 4-stroke, OHV | Four stroke, longitudinal 65° V four , DOHC, 4 valves 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. |
| Capacity: | 997 cc / 60.8 cu in | 999.6 cc / 61.0 cu-in | 1203 cc / 73 cu in | 1203 cc / 73 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 81 x 96.8 mm | 78 x 52.3 mm | 88.9 x 96.8 mm | 88.9 x 96.8 mm |
| Cooling system: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Exhaust: | Buell Works exhaust system | 4 into 2 into 1 layout, single oxygen sensor, lateral single silencer with engine control unit-controlled butterfly valve and integrated trivalent catalytic converter (Euro 3) Flywheel mounted 420W alternator with rare earth magnets | Buell InterActive Exhaust | Free breathing, 2-into-1 Buell Interactive exhaust system |
| Induction: | 2 x Ø40 mm Mikuni flat side carburetors | Airbox with front dynamic air intakes. Variable length intake ducts controlled via ECU. 4 Weber-Marelli 48-mm throttle bodies with 8 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) Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and "stick-coil"-type coils | Ø49 mm Downdraft DDFI II fuel injection | Ø49 mm downdraft DDFI II fuel injection |
| Max Power: | 70.1 kW / 94 hp @ 5600 rpm | 135 kW / 184 hp @ 12500 rpm | 86.9 kW / 103 hp @ 6800 rpm | 86.9 kW / 103 hp @ 6800 rpm |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Belt | Belt |
| Front Suspension: | Marzocci M1R or WP upside-down forks | Öhlins Racing upside-down fork, 43-mm stanchions (with Tin surface treatment). Low profile forged aluminium radial | Showa Ø43 mm inverted forks compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable | Showa inverted forks compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable |
| Rear Suspension: | Single shock, under engine | Twin sided aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology. Öhlins Racing monoshock with piggyback with completely adjustable: spring preload, wheelbase and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. APS progressive linkages. | 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 |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 310 mm Floating discs, 4-piston brake caliper | 2 x Ø320 mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and aluminium flange with 6 pins. Brembo monobloc radial calipers with 4 x Ø34 mm opposite. Sintered pads. Radial pump and metal braided brake hose | 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 |
| Rear Brakes: | Ø220 mm Floating vented disc | Single Ø220 mm diameter disc, Brembo floating caliper with two Ø32 mm isolated pistons. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose | Single Ø240 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper | Single Ø240 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 130/60-16" Pirelli radial | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 R17 Pirelli Scorpion Sync | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60-16" Pirelli radial | 200/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR17) | 180/55 R17 Pirelli Scorpion Sync | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Trail: | 117 mm / 4.6" | 105 mm / 4.1 in | 119 mm / 4.7" | 83 mm / 3.3" |
| Dry Weight: | 174 kg / 374 lbs | 182 kg / 401 lbs | 181 kg / 399 lbs | 179 kg / 395 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22.7 L / 6 US gal | 17 Liters / 4.4 US gal | 16.7 L / 4.4 US gal | 14 L / 3.7 US gal |
| Top Speed: | 225 km/h / 140 mph | 291.2 km/h / 180.9 mph | 214 km/h / 133 mph | 216.2 km/h / 134 mph |