Access AMS 4.38 SM Gear Shift vs Triton Black Lizard 450 (2016)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Access AMS 4.38 SM Gear Shiftstacks up against the Triton Black Lizard 450. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Access AMS 4.38 SM Gear Shift | Triton Black Lizard 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2016 | 2015 |
| Price | $7,249 | $7,790 |
| Engine | 449 cc | 449 cc |
| Horsepower | 38 hp | 38 hp |
| Weight | 236 kg | 311 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 L | 3.9 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Wave |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Wave |
| Tires | 165/70-10 / 225/40-10 | 165/70-10 / 225/40-10 |
Access AMS 4.38 SM Gear Shift vs Triton Black Lizard 450 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Access AMS 4.38 SM Gear Shift and the Triton Black Lizard 450 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Access AMS 4.38 SM Gear Shift brings 38 hp in a 236 kg package, while the Triton Black Lizard 450 counters with 38 hp at 311 kg. On price, the Access AMS 4.38 SM Gear Shift has the lower MSRP.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike:

