BMW S 1000 R 2021 vs. Buell Lightning XB 12 S 2005

BMW S 1000 R 2021

BMW S 1000 R 2021

Buell Lightning XB 12 S 2005

Buell Lightning XB 12 S 2005

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Overview - BMW S 1000 R 2021 vs Buell Lightning XB 12 S 2005

BMW S 1000 R 2021

BMW S 1000 R 2021

Buell Lightning XB 12 S 2005

Buell Lightning XB 12 S 2005

Technical Specifications BMW S 1000 R 2021 compared to Buell Lightning XB 12 S 2005

BMW S 1000 R 2021
Buell Lightning XB 12 S 2005

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power165 HPEngine power101 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionBelt
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement999 ccmDisplacement1,203 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,450 mmWheelbase1,320 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height765 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16.5 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW S 1000 R 2021

BMW S 1000 R 2021

It's really impressive how BMW always manages to make good motorbikes even better. The sporty S 1000 R with M package and carbon rims looks a bit threatening at first. But even in 2021, the S 1000 R serves up high-tech and performance in a grandiose, usable dosage. The machine rides precisely, handles well but is not tippy. The engine fires out of the corners, but does not overtax. A damn fast motorbike!

Powerful engine

good brakes

comfortable ergonomics

high-priced but high-performance optional extras

simple operation but still very fast

great all-rounder.

Quickshifter good, but not perfect, sound still a bit intrusive

still with vibrations in handlebars

Buell Lightning XB 12 S 2005

Buell Lightning XB 12 S 2005

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW S 1000 R vs Buell Lightning XB 12 S

Price BMW S 1000 R

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Price Buell Lightning XB 12 S

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