Buell Lightning XB 12 S 2008 vs. Suzuki SV 650 2023

Buell Lightning XB 12 S 2008

Buell Lightning XB 12 S 2008

Suzuki SV 650 2023

Suzuki SV 650 2023

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Overview - Buell Lightning XB 12 S 2008 vs Suzuki SV 650 2023

Buell Lightning XB 12 S 2008

Buell Lightning XB 12 S 2008

Suzuki SV 650 2023

Suzuki SV 650 2023

Technical Specifications Buell Lightning XB 12 S 2008 compared to Suzuki SV 650 2023

Buell Lightning XB 12 S 2008
Suzuki SV 650 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power101 HPEngine power73 HP
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,203 ccmDisplacement645 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,320 mmWheelbase1,445 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height765 mmSeat Height785 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity14.5 l
Top SpeedTop Speed220 km/hTop Speed180 km/h
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2, A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Buell Lightning XB 12 S 2008

Buell Lightning XB 12 S 2008

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki SV 650 2023

Suzuki SV 650 2023

The Suzuki SV 650 has been on the market for 25 years, longer than any other motorbike. The engine has been updated to Euro5 and is now even more mature, which clearly fits in with the rest of the package. The SV 650 doesn't want to scare anyone, especially beginners. The chassis makes a solid, unagitated impression, the brakes require a lot of manual force to prevent unexpected overbraking. The look is timeless on the one hand, but on the other hand some components are really a bit outdated. On the other hand, the price is fair, as usual for Suzuki.

Last V2 powerplant in the class

beginner-friendly seating position

easy handling, timeless look

Brake requires manual force

no electronics on board apart from ABS

instruments moderately readable

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Buell Lightning XB 12 S vs Suzuki SV 650

Price Buell Lightning XB 12 S

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Price Suzuki SV 650

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