Big Dog K-9 vs Skyteam Cobra (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Big Dog K-9stacks up against the Skyteam Cobra. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBig Dog K-9Skyteam Cobra
Model year20112009
Price$29,900
Engine1917 cc1917 cc
Weight318 kg
Seat height24 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L6.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 4-piston Diff boreSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 4-pistonSingle disc
TiresMH90-21 / 300/35-R18

Big Dog K-9 vs Skyteam Cobra — which should you buy?

Picking between the Big Dog K-9 and the Skyteam Cobra usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Big Dog K-9 brings its published horsepower in a 318 kg package, while the Skyteam Cobra counters with its own power figure.

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: