2008 Buell XB12S Lightning vs 2025 CFMoto 675NK

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2008 Buell XB12S Lightning 2008 Buell XB12S Lightning

Naked bike

Engine
45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder.
Power
86.9 kW / 103 hp @ 6800 rpm
Top Speed
216.2 km/h / 134 mph
Weight
179 kg / 395 lbs
2025 CFMoto 675NK 2025 CFMoto 675NK

Naked bike

Engine
3-Cylinder inline, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4 valves
Power
70.8 kW / 95 hp @ 11 000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
189 kg / 417 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20082025
Make ModelBuell XB12S LightningCFMoto 675NK
Dimensions
Seat Height765 mm / 30.1"-
Wheelbase1320 mm / 52.0"1400 mm / 55.1 in
Ground Clearance110 mm / 4.4"140 mm / 5.5 in
Height1092 mm / 43.0"1155 mm / 45.5 in
Length1924 mm / 75.7"2020 mm / 79.5 in
Width768 mm / 30.2"849 mm / 33.4 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-189
Dry Weight (kg)179-
Dry Weight179 kg / 395 lbs-
Fuel Capacity14 L / 3.7 US gal15 L / 4 US gal
Maximum Load / GVWR386 kg / 850 lbs-
Oil Capacity2.37 L / 2.50 qts-
Wet Weight-189 kg / 417 lbs
Performance
Top Speed216.2 km/h / 134 mph-
Max Power86.9 kW / 103 hp @ 6800 rpm70.8 kW / 95 hp @ 11 000 rpm
Max Torque114 Nm / 11.6 kgf-m / 84 ft-lbs @ 6000 rpm70 Nm / 51.6 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile12.2 sec-
Engine
Displacement1203 cc / 73 cu in674 cc / 41.2 cu in
Engine Detail45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder.3-Cylinder inline, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4 valves
Bore x Stroke88.9 x 96.8 mm72 x 55.2 mm
Compression Ratio10.0:1-
Cooling SystemAir cooledLiquid cooled
ExhaustFree breathing, 2-into-1 Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with InterActive valve and mass-centralized mounting-
Fuel InductionØ49 mm downdraft DDFI II fuel injectionBosch EFI
Fuel Reserve2.8 L / 0.75 US gal-
Ignition-Electronic
LubricationDry sump-
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multi-plateCF-SC slipper clutch, wet, multi-plate
Final DriveBeltChain
Gear Ratios1st 2.649 / 2nd 1.892 / 3rd 1.407 / 4th 1.166 / 5th 1.000-
Transmission / Drive5 Speed6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium frame with Uniplanar Powertrain vibration isolation system, fuel in frame-
Suspension - FrontShowa ø43 mm inverted forks compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable41 mm KYB upside-down fork, pre-load, compression & rebound adjustable
Suspension - RearShowa coil-over monoshock, remote underseat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload, 127mm wheel travelKYB central monoshock, preload & rebound adjustable
Rake21°-
Trail83 mm / 3.3"-
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7"130 mm / 5.1 in
Wheel Travel - Rear127 mm / 5.0"130 mm / 5.1 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontZTL type brake, 6 piston, fixed caliper, Ø375 mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor2 x 300 mm discs, J.Juan radial-mount, 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle Ø240 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliperSingle 240 mm disc, J.Juan caliper
ABS-Dual channel, and adjustable traction control
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17 Pirelli120/70 R17 (CST) S3N
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17 Pirelli180/55 R17 (CST) S3N
Wheels6-Spoke, ZTL cast aluminium-
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17"3.0 x 17, Aluminium alloy
Wheels - Rear5.50 x 17"4.0 x 17 MT, Aluminium alloy