Comparison of Buell Lightning XB12Ss 2006 and Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD [S]ave
| Attribute |  Buell Lightning XB12Ss 2006 × |  Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2006 | 1979 |
| Make | Buell | Kawasaki |
| Model | Buell Lightning XB12Ss | Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD |
| Category | Naked bike | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | - | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,203 | 1,015 |
| Power (kw) | 75.2 | 62.8 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | - |
| Torque (Nm) | 113.9 | 83.3 |
| Bore (mm) | 88.9 | 70 |
| Stroke (mm) | 96.8 | 66 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | - | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate, compensated, reduced lever effort | - |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump | - |
| Compression | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Exhaust system | InterActive, Mass centralized muffler mounted under the bike | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Showa® inverted fork with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload | - |
| Rear suspension | Showa® Fully adjustable, coil-over monoshock with remote, underseat reservoir | - |
| Front brakes | Single disc | - |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | - |
| Frame type | Aluminium | - |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | ML90-19 LRB |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | MT90-16T LRB |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 120 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 126 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,369 | 1,505 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 181 | 241 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4146 | 0.2606 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,069 | 1,180 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,022 | 2,220 |
| Overall width (mm) | 754 | 830 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 118 | 155 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 16.65 | 13.6 |
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