Comparison of Buell XB9R Firebolt and Honda VTR 1000 F FireStorm [S]ave
| Attribute |  Honda VTR 1000 F FireStorm × |  Buell XB9R Firebolt × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2006 | 2002 |
| Make | Honda | Buell |
| Model | Honda VTR 1000 F FireStorm | Buell XB9R Firebolt |
| Category | Sport | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 2 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. PGM-FI electronic fuel injection | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 996 | 984 |
| Power (kw) | 76.3 | 67.2 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 93 | 92.2 |
| Bore (mm) | 98 | 88.9 |
| Stroke (mm) | 66 | 79.4 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | - |
| Ignition | Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance | - |
| Compression | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm H.M.A.S. cartridge-type telescopic fork with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping | - |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link with gas-charged H.M.A.S. damper, adjustable spring preload and rebound damping | - |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 220 | 230 |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 109 | 119 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 120 | 127 |
| Trail (mm) | 97 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,430 | 1,321 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 193 | 175 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3953 | 0.384 |
| Seat height (mm) | 810 | 775 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 135 | 127 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 19 | 14 |
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