| Attribute | Buell Blast 2005 × | Triumph Speed Twin 1965 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2005 | 1965 |
| Make | Buell | Triumph |
| Model | Buell Blast | Triumph Speed Twin |
| Category | Naked bike | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | - | Carburettor. Amal |
| Displacement (cm³) | 492 | 498 |
| Power (kw) | 24.8 | 19.7 |
| Cooling system | Air | - |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 40.7 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 3.5 | - |
| Stroke (mm) | 3.1 | - |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | - |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate | - |
| Lubrication system | 2.0 qts. (1.893 L) | - |
| Compression | 9.2:1 | - |
| Exhaust system | Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 37 mm Showa® conventional forks | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Showa non-adjustable, gas-charged compression shock | Rigid-optional sprung hub |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Dual piston, floating caliper, stainless steel rotor | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single piston, floating caliper, 220 mm, stainless steel rotor | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter (mm) | 220 | - |
| Frame type | Wide beam HSLA steel backbone frame with built-in oil reservoir, Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation, Titanium color finish | - |
| Front tyre | 100/80-16 | - |
| Rear tyre | 120/80-16 | - |
| Trail (mm) | 86 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 25 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,397 | 1,400 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 163 | 158 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1519 | 0.1241 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 10.59 | - |