Buell S2-T vs Honda VFR1200X DCT (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Buell S2-Tstacks up against the Honda VFR1200X DCT. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBuell S2-THonda VFR1200X DCT
Model year19962018
Price$16,399
Engine1203 cc1237 cc
Horsepower76 hp129 hp
Torque103 Nm126 Nm
Weight220 kg
Seat height30 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L5.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 1, six-piston PM caliperDouble disc. Combined ABS
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single-action Brembo caliperSingle disc. Combined ABS
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 170/60-ZR17 110/80-R19 / 150/70-R17

Buell S2-T vs Honda VFR1200X DCT — which should you buy?

Picking between the Buell S2-T and the Honda VFR1200X DCT usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Buell S2-T brings 76 hp in a 220 kg package, while the Honda VFR1200X DCT counters with 129 hp.

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: