Buell / EBR Buell RS1200/5 Westwind (1989) vs Buell / EBR Buell M2 Cyclone MK1 (1997-99) vs Buell / EBR Buell RR 1200 Battletwin (1988) vs Buell / EBR Buell XR9R Firebolt (2005)
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| Make: | Buell / EBR | Buell / EBR | Buell / EBR | Buell / EBR |
| Model: | Buell RS1200/5 Westwind | Buell M2 Cyclone MK1 | Buell RR 1200 Battletwin | Buell XR9R Firebolt |
| Years: | 1989 | 1997-99 | 1988 | 2005 |
| 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. | 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1198 cc / 73.1 cu in | 1203 cc / 73.4 cu in | 1198 cc / 73.1 cu in | 984 cc / 60 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.9 x 98.8 mm | 88.8 x 96.8 mm | 88.9 x 98.8 mm | 88.9 x 79.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Ø40 mm Keihin carburetor | Ø40mm Keihin CV carburetor | Ø40 mm Keihin carburetor | DDFI fuel injection, Ø45 mm downdraft |
| Max Power: | 44.7 kW / 60 hp @ 5000 rpm | 68.2 kW / 93.5 hp @ 6100 rpm | 44.7 kW / 60 hp @ 5000 rpm | 67.1 kW / 92 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed | 5 Speed | 4 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Kevlar belt | Chain | Kevlar belt |
| Front Suspension: | Marzocchi telescopic forks, anti-dive system | Ø43mm Showa forks with adjustable rebound damping and preload | Telescopic forks | Showa upside-down forks, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping |
| Rear Suspension: | Single shock, horizontally below engine | Showa shock absorber under engine, adjustable spring preload and compression damping | Single shock | Showa shock absorber, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x Discs, 4 piston calipers | Single Ø340 mm disc, 6 piston caliper | 2 x discs | ZTL-type brake, 6-piston fixed caliper, Ø375 mm single sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc | Single Ø230 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single disc | Single Ø230 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Fuel Capacity: | 13.5 L / 3.6 US gal | 15 L / 4.0 US gal | 21 L / 5.5 US gal | 14 L / 3.7 US gal |