Saxon Firestorm vs Ultra Ground Pounder Rigid 300 (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Saxon Firestormstacks up against the Ultra Ground Pounder Rigid 300. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSaxon FirestormUltra Ground Pounder Rigid 300
Model year20122010
Price$19,999
Engine1573 cc1573 cc
Weight291 kg
Seat height26 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Bremo 4-piston calipersSingle disc. Ultra callipers
Rear brakesSingle disc. Bremo 2-piston calipersSingle disc. Ultra calliper
Tires90/90-21 / 260-18 120-21 / 330-18

Saxon Firestorm vs Ultra Ground Pounder Rigid 300 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Saxon Firestorm and the Ultra Ground Pounder Rigid 300 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Saxon Firestorm brings its published horsepower in a 291 kg package, while the Ultra Ground Pounder Rigid 300 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: