2008 Buell XB12S Lightning vs 2025 Honda CB 750 Hornet

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 Honda CB 750 Hornet 2025 Honda CB 750 Hornet

Naked bike

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin with 270° crank and uni-cam, OHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
90 hp / 67.5 kW @ 9500rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
192 kg / 423 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20082025
Make ModelBuell XB12S LightningHonda CB 750 Hornet
Dimensions
Seat Height765 mm / 30.1"795 mm / 31.3 in
Wheelbase1320 mm / 52.0"1420 mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance110 mm / 4.4"140 mm / 5.5 in
Height1092 mm / 43.0"1085mm / 42.7 in
Length1924 mm / 75.7"2090 mm / 82.3 in
Width768 mm / 30.2"780 mm / 30.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-192
Dry Weight (kg)179-
Dry Weight179 kg / 395 lbs-
Fuel Capacity14 L / 3.7 US gal15.2 Litres / 4.0 US gal
Maximum Load / GVWR386 kg / 850 lbs-
Oil Capacity2.37 L / 2.50 qts-
Wet Weight-192 kg / 423 lbs
Performance
Top Speed216.2 km/h / 134 mph-
Max Power86.9 kW / 103 hp @ 6800 rpm90 hp / 67.5 kW @ 9500rpm
Max Torque114 Nm / 11.6 kgf-m / 84 ft-lbs @ 6000 rpm75Nm / 55.3 lb-ft @ 7250rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile12.2 sec-
Engine
Displacement1203 cc / 73 cu in755cc / 46 cu-in
Engine Detail45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder.Four stroke, parallel twin with 270° crank and uni-cam, OHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke88.9 x 96.8 mm87 x 63.5 mm
Compression Ratio10.0:111.0:1
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 injectionPGM-FI electronic injection
Fuel Reserve2.8 L / 0.75 US gal-
LubricationDry sump-
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multi-plateWet multiple, Assisted slipper clutch
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 frameSteel diamond
Suspension - FrontShowa ø43 mm inverted forks compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable41 mm Showa SFF-BPTMTM USD
Suspension - RearShowa coil-over monoshock, remote underseat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload, 127mm wheel travelMonoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm,
Rake21°25˚
Trail83 mm / 3.3"99 mm / 3.9 in
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 296 mm floating discs, 4 piston Nissin radial calipers
Brakes - RearSingle Ø240 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliperSingle 240mm disc, 1 piston caliper
ABS-2 Channel
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17 Pirelli120/70ZR-17M/C 58W
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17 Pirelli160/60ZR-17M/C 69W
Wheels6-Spoke, ZTL cast aluminium5Y-Spoke Cast Aluminium
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17"17M/C x MT3.50
Wheels - Rear5.50 x 17"17M/C x MT4.50