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2008 Buell XB12S Lightning vs 2024 Triumph Speed 400

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

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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
2024 Triumph Speed 400 2024 Triumph Speed 400

Naked bike

Engine
Four stroke, DOHC, single cylinder, 4 valves
Power
29.4 kW / 40hp @ 8000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
170 kg / 375 lbs
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Full Specifications
General
Year20082024
Make ModelBuell XB12S LightningTriumph Speed 400
Dimensions
Seat Height765 mm / 30.1"790 mm / 31.1 in
Wheelbase1320 mm / 52.0"1377 mm / 54.2 in
Ground Clearance110 mm / 4.4"-
Height1092 mm / 43.0"1075 mm / 42.3 in
Length1924 mm / 75.7"2056 mm / 80.9 in
Width768 mm / 30.2"795 mm / 31.3 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-170
Dry Weight (kg)179-
Dry Weight179 kg / 395 lbs-
Fuel Capacity14 L / 3.7 US gal13 Litres / 3.43 US gal
Maximum Load / GVWR386 kg / 850 lbs-
Oil Capacity2.37 L / 2.50 qts-
Wet Weight-170 kg / 375 lbs
Performance
Top Speed216.2 km/h / 134 mph-
Max Power86.9 kW / 103 hp @ 6800 rpm29.4 kW / 40hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque114 Nm / 11.6 kgf-m / 84 ft-lbs @ 6000 rpm38 Nm / 28 ft-lbs @ 6500 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile12.2 sec-
Engine
Displacement1203 cc / 73 cu in398 cc / 24.3 cu-in
Engine Detail45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder.Four stroke, DOHC, single cylinder, 4 valves
Bore x Stroke88.9 x 96.8 mm89.0 x 64.0mm
Compression Ratio10.0:112.1:1
Cooling SystemAir cooledLiquid cooled
Emissions-Euro 5
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 ride-by-wire EFI
Fuel Reserve2.8 L / 0.75 US gal-
LubricationDry sump-
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multi-plateWet multiplate with assist and slip functions
Final DriveBeltX-ring chain
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 frameHybrid spine/perimeter, tubular steel, bolt-on rear subframe
Suspension - FrontShowa ø43 mm inverted forks compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable43mm Showa Big Piston, non-adjustable inverted fork
Suspension - RearShowa coil-over monoshock, remote underseat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload, 127mm wheel travelSingle shock, fixed damping with the shock adjustable piggy-back reservior
Rake21°26.6°
Swingarm-Twin-sided, cast aluminium alloy
Trail83 mm / 3.3"101.6 mm / 4 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7"139.7 mm / 5.5 in
Wheel Travel - Rear127 mm / 5.0"129.4 mm / 5.1 in
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation-Analogue speedometer with integrated multi-function LCD screen
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontZTL type brake, 6 piston, fixed caliper, Ø375 mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotorSingle 300 mm disc with radially mounted 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle Ø240 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliperSingle 230 mm disc with floating caliper
ABS-Bosch dual channel
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17 Pirelli110/70 x R17
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17 Pirelli150/60 x R17
Wheels6-Spoke, ZTL cast aluminium-
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17"17 x 3 in with 10-spoke cast aluminium alloy rims
Wheels - Rear5.50 x 17"17 x 4 in with 10-spoke cast aluminium alloy rims
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