Buell Lightning Long XB 12 Ss 2009 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2015

Buell Lightning Long XB 12 Ss 2009

Buell Lightning Long XB 12 Ss 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2015

Loading...

Overview - Buell Lightning Long XB 12 Ss 2009 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2015

Buell Lightning Long XB 12 Ss 2009

Buell Lightning Long XB 12 Ss 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2015

Technical Specifications Buell Lightning Long XB 12 Ss 2009 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2015

Buell Lightning Long XB 12 Ss 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2015

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore88.9 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke96.8 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power125 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power6,800 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,700 rpm
TorqueTorque104 NmTorque125 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement1,203 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Brakes Front

PistonPistonSix pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength1,950 mmLength2,207 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,320 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height726 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16.7 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Buell Lightning Long XB 12 Ss 2009

Buell Lightning Long XB 12 Ss 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS 2015

BMW R 1200 GS 2015

A GS is at home almost anywhere - but only to a limited extent on the racetrack. It's a pleasure to feel the power of the partially water-cooled boxer twin cylinder on the exit of the bend - 125 hp only seems much weaker on paper than 150 or even 160 hp on the competition. With 125 Newton metres of torque, the acceleration from the bottom is superb anyway and the GS, at 238 kilos ready to ride, does not carry too much flab despite its bulky appearance. In very tight corners, the low centre of gravity also has a positive effect - the BMW R 1200 GS is very hard to crack! Even the front telelever suspension, which suppresses the front wheel's tendency to sink in when braking, fits perfectly into the overall package on the GS and can only slightly detract from its sporty character.

Powerful engine

low fuel consumption

comfortable seating position

can also be used off-road

high reputation

Long and expensive surcharge side

Telelever front suspension takes some getting used to

Brake very sharp.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Buell Lightning Long XB 12 Ss vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price Buell Lightning Long XB 12 Ss

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

Alternative Comparisons

1000PS Partner

ChigeeContinental MotorradreifenMotorex AGcalimoto GmbH