Access Shade 420 vs Triton Black Lizard 400 (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Access Shade 420stacks up against the Triton Black Lizard 400. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAccess Shade 420Triton Black Lizard 400
Model year20182015
Price
Engine359 cc359 cc
Horsepower27 hp28 hp
Weight321 kg302 kg
Fuel capacity4.4 L3.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Wave
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Wave
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 21/7-10 / 20/11-9

Access Shade 420 vs Triton Black Lizard 400 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Access Shade 420 and the Triton Black Lizard 400 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Access Shade 420 brings 27 hp in a 321 kg package, while the Triton Black Lizard 400 counters with 28 hp at 302 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: