naked / default rider 183 cm
Benelli TNT 1130 vs Buell XB12S Lightning ergonomics
Benelli TNT 1130 and Buell XB12S Lightning land within a few ergonomic points for the default rider, so the better choice comes down to posture preference and bike category.
Fit verdict
Benelli TNT 1130
All contacts reached
Buell XB12S Lightning
All contacts reached
The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.
Rider fit: reaching the ground
The Benelli TNT 1130 has a 780 mm seat; the Buell XB12S Lightning sits at 775 mm — a 5 mm difference. As a rule of thumb you flat-foot a bike when your inseam roughly matches its seat height: about 78 cm for the Benelli TNT 1130 and 78 cm for the Buell XB12S Lightning.
That makes the Buell XB12S Lightning the easier reach to the ground — the safer pick for shorter riders or anyone who wants both feet planted at a stop — while the Benelli TNT 1130 gives taller riders more legroom and a more open knee bend. Load your own height and inseam into the simulator to see exactly how each one fits you.
Geometry snapshot
| Spec | Benelli TNT 1130 | Buell XB12S Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 780 mm | 775 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,443 mm | 1,320 mm |
| Wet weight | 215 kg | - |
| Displacement | 1,130 cc | 1,203 cc |
Posture metrics
Knee angle
- Benelli TNT 1130
- Sport (61.7 deg)
- Buell XB12S Lightning
- Sport (61.3 deg)
Hip angle
- Benelli TNT 1130
- Neutral (91.7 deg)
- Buell XB12S Lightning
- Neutral (94.6 deg)
Elbow angle
- Benelli TNT 1130
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
- Buell XB12S Lightning
- Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Torso lean
- Benelli TNT 1130
- Neutral (12.8 deg)
- Buell XB12S Lightning
- Neutral (10.8 deg)