Buell White Lightning vs Horex VR6 Silver Edition (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Buell White Lightningstacks up against the Horex VR6 Silver Edition. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBuell White LightningHorex VR6 Silver Edition
Model year19982016
Price
Engine1203 cc1218 cc
Horsepower93 hp168 hp
Torque120 Nm138 Nm
Weight193 kg221 kg
Seat height30 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc. ABS. Bremo. 4-piston caliper.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS. Bremo. 4-piston caliper.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17

Buell White Lightning vs Horex VR6 Silver Edition — which should you buy?

Picking between the Buell White Lightning and the Horex VR6 Silver Edition usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Buell White Lightning brings 93 hp in a 193 kg package, while the Horex VR6 Silver Edition counters with 168 hp at 221 kg.

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: