Editing Buell P3

==As an Entry Level Bike==
Once the standout in the [[:Category:500cc displacement motorcycles|500cc class]], at least from the perspective of the first time buyer, is the now discontinued Buell Blast. The Blast was designed as a sport-standard specifically for the adult entry level buyer. It has an ohv 492cc single cylinder motor designed to be as maintenance free as possible. The [[transmission]] is a rugged five-speed. In fact, the whole motorcycle is designed to be as maintenance free as possible. Valves never need adjusting, there is a single 40mm CV carburetor, the choke is automatic, the final drive belt never needs adjusting, the 16" cast alloy wheels run sticky tubeless tires, and so on.

Everything about this [[motorcycle]] is designed to be fun and un-intimidating, including the price. Included for the reasonable price are disc brakes front and rear with two piston calipers, optional seat heights of 25.5 inches or 27.5 inches, a dry weight of only 360 pounds, and a 2.8 gallon gas tank (sufficient since the mileage approaches 70 miles/gallon). The primary load bearing frame member is a rectangular steel backbone, which also carries the oil supply for the dry sump engine. Suspension is by conventional telescopic front forks and a rear mono-shock.

The Blast's reported top speed is 95 mph. Stability is good, and the handling is quick and razor sharp. As delivered, the Blast is so quiet and smooth that it almost does not seem like the big single that it is. However, a Vance & Hines replacement header/muffler, coupled with a low restriction air filter and a re-jetted carb, will fix that.

==History==
The [[Buell Blast|Blast]] is Buell's only model to use a [[single-cylinder engine]]. With 492cc displacement and 360lb dry weight, it was their smallest model, often used in Harley-Davidson's "Rider's Edge" new rider instruction/riding schools.<ref name="cw0510" /> This filled Harley CEO Jeff Bleustein's idea of having a make-specific training bike, since many students end up buying a bike from the dealer where they trained.<ref name="cw0510" />

The Blast came from a quick proof-of-concept at the Buell factory.<ref name="cw0510" /> It originally used half of a [[Harley-Davidson XL883|Sportster 883]] engine.<ref name="cw0510">{{cite news|title=The Demise of the Buell Motorcycle Company|last=Anderson|first=Steve|date=2010-05|work=[[Cycle World]]|accessdate=24 March 2010}}</ref> The engine ended up 80 percent over budget and very expensive compared to the higher-technology [[Rotax]] engines available from outside the company.<ref name="cw0510" /> [[Cycle World]] wrote "Such an overrun would be unheard of from an outside supplier, but when your supplier also owns you, you grin and bear it."<ref name="cw0510" /> The Blast was ultimately the most expensive development project Buell undertook.<ref name="cw0510" />

Because the engine was overpriced, it ended up making money for Harley while losing money for Buell.<ref name="cw0510" /> It was regarded as a technical success.<ref name="cw0510" />

In July 2009, Buell ran an ad campaign stating that the Buell Blast would no longer appear in their line-up. The ad featured a Buell Blast being destroyed in an automobile crusher.<ref>http://www.buell.com/en_US/bikes/blast/</ref><ref>http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/28/buell-blast-comes-to-a-crushing-end-new-entry-level-sportbike-i/</ref><ref>http://www.sportrider.com/news/146_2010_buell_blast_redesign/index.html</ref>

==2006==
[[Image:2006-Buell-P3-Blast-Black-3274-0.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Buell P3 Blast in Black]][[Image:2006-Buell-P3-Blast-Black-3274-1.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Buell P3 Blast in Black]][[Image:2006-Buell-P3-Blast-Black-3274-2.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Buell P3 Blast in Black]][[Image:2006-Buell-P3-Blast-Black-3274-3.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Buell P3 Blast in Black]][[Image:2006-Buell-P3-Blast-Black-3274-4.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Buell P3 Blast in Black]]
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-{{Motorcycle
-|name             = Buell P3 Blast
-|photo            = 2006-Buell-P3-Blast-Black-3274-0.jpg
-|aka              = Blast
-|manufacturer     = Buell
-|parent_company   =
-|production       = 2001 - 2010
-|model_year       =
-|predecessor      =
-|successor        =
-|class            = Road
-|engine           = single cylinder, four-stroke
-|bore_stroke      = 88.9mm x 79.4mm
-|compression      = 9.2:1
-|top_speed        =
-|power            = 33.26 HP (24.8 KW) @ 6500RPM
-|torque           = 30.02 ft/lbs (40.7 Nm) @ 3200RPM
-|ignition         =
-|spark_plug       = {{sparkplug|NGK DCPR7E}} '01<br />{{sparkplug|NGK DCPR8E}} '02-08
-|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YTX14-BS}} '01-08
-|transmission     = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
-Final Drive: belt <br>
-Clutch: wet, multi-plate <br>
-|frame            =
-|suspension       =Front: 37 mm [[showa]] conventional forks <br>
-Rear: showa non-adjustable, gas-charged compression shock
-|brakes           =Front: single disc <br>Rear: single disc
-|front_tire       = {{tire|100/80-16}}
-|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|120/80-16}}
-|rake_trail       =
-|wheelbase        = 55.0 inches (1397 mm)
-|length           = 77.8 inches (1976 mm)
-|width            = 29.29 inches (744 mm)
-|height           = 42.4 inches (1077 mm)
-|seat_height      = 25.51 inches (648 mm)
-|dry_weight       = 360.01 pounds (163.3 Kg)
-|wet_weight       = 163.0 kg
-|fuel_capacity    = 2.8 Gallon (10.59 Liters)
-|oil_capacity     =
-|oil_filter       = Fram PH4967
-|fuel_consumption =
-|turning_radius   =
-|related          =
-|competition      =
-|air_filter= {{airfilter|K&N BU-5000}} `00-10<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
-|final_drive= Belt `01<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
-}}
-The '''[[Buell]] Blast''' was a single cylinder, [[four-stroke]] Naked [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Buell]] between 2000 and 2010. Max [[torque]] was 30.02 ft/lbs (40.7 Nm) @ 3200 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 33.26 HP (24.8 KW) @ 6500 RPM.
-==Engine==
-The engine was a [[air cooled]] single cylinder, four-stroke. A 88.9mm [[bore]] x 79.4mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 491.6 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
-==Drive==
-The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet, multi-plate.
-==Chassis==
-It came with a 100/80-16 front [[tire]] and a 120/80-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a  37 mm showa conventional forks while the rear was equipped with a showa non-adjustable, gas-charged compression shock. The Blast was fitted with a 2.8 Gallon (10.59 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 360.01 pounds (163.3 Kg). The wheelbase was 55.0 inches (1397 mm) long.
 ==As an Entry Level Bike==
-Once the standout in the [[:Category:500cc displacement motorcycles|500cc class]], at least from the perspective of the first time buyer, is the now discontinued Buell Blast. The Blast was designed as a sport-standard specifically for the adult entry level buyer. It has an [[OHV]] 492cc single cylinder motor designed to be as maintenance free as possible. The [[transmission]] is a rugged five-speed. In fact, the whole motorcycle is designed to be as maintenance free as possible. Valves never need adjusting, there is a single 40mm CV carburetor, the choke is automatic, the final drive belt never needs adjusting, the 16" cast alloy wheels run sticky tubeless tires, and so on.
+Once the standout in the [[:Category:500cc displacement motorcycles|500cc class]], at least from the perspective of the first time buyer, is the now discontinued Buell Blast. The Blast was designed as a sport-standard specifically for the adult entry level buyer. It has an ohv 492cc single cylinder motor designed to be as maintenance free as possible. The [[transmission]] is a rugged five-speed. In fact, the whole motorcycle is designed to be as maintenance free as possible. Valves never need adjusting, there is a single 40mm CV carburetor, the choke is automatic, the final drive belt never needs adjusting, the 16" cast alloy wheels run sticky tubeless tires, and so on.
-Everything about this [[motorcycle]] is designed to be fun and un-intimidating, including the price. Included for the reasonable price are disc brakes front and rear with two piston [[caliper]]s, optional seat heights of 25.5 inches or 27.5 inches, a dry weight of only 360 pounds, and a 2.8 gallon gas tank (sufficient since the mileage approaches 70 miles/gallon). The primary load bearing frame member is a rectangular steel backbone, which also carries the oil supply for the [[dry sump]] engine. Suspension is by conventional telescopic front forks and a rear mono-shock.
+Everything about this [[motorcycle]] is designed to be fun and un-intimidating, including the price. Included for the reasonable price are disc brakes front and rear with two piston calipers, optional seat heights of 25.5 inches or 27.5 inches, a dry weight of only 360 pounds, and a 2.8 gallon gas tank (sufficient since the mileage approaches 70 miles/gallon). The primary load bearing frame member is a rectangular steel backbone, which also carries the oil supply for the dry sump engine. Suspension is by conventional telescopic front forks and a rear mono-shock.
-The Blast's reported top speed is 95 mph. Stability is good, and the handling is quick and razor sharp. As delivered, the Blast is so quiet and smooth that it almost does not seem like the big single that it is. However, a Vance & Hines replacement header/muffler, coupled with a low restriction [[air filter]] and a re-jetted carb, will fix that.
+The Blast's reported top speed is 95 mph. Stability is good, and the handling is quick and razor sharp. As delivered, the Blast is so quiet and smooth that it almost does not seem like the big single that it is. However, a Vance & Hines replacement header/muffler, coupled with a low restriction air filter and a re-jetted carb, will fix that.
 ==History==
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 ==2006==
-[[Image:2006-Buell-P3-Blast-Black-3274-1.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Buell P3 Blast in Black]]
+[[Image:2006-Buell-P3-Blast-Black-3274-0.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Buell P3 Blast in Black]][[Image:2006-Buell-P3-Blast-Black-3274-1.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Buell P3 Blast in Black]][[Image:2006-Buell-P3-Blast-Black-3274-2.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Buell P3 Blast in Black]][[Image:2006-Buell-P3-Blast-Black-3274-3.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Buell P3 Blast in Black]][[Image:2006-Buell-P3-Blast-Black-3274-4.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Buell P3 Blast in Black]]
-[[Image:2006-Buell-P3-Blast-Black-3274-2.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Buell P3 Blast in Black]]
-[[Image:2006-Buell-P3-Blast-Black-3274-3.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Buell P3 Blast in Black]]
-[[Image:2006-Buell-P3-Blast-Black-3274-4.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Buell P3 Blast in Black]]
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-==2000 Buell Blast==
-The 1999 MY Buell Blast has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 492cc, single cylinder powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission that can produce a claimed 34 hp (25.3 Kw) and 46 Nm of torque. This middle-class naked also boasts standard fittings such as a large, 320 mm front disc brake in the front coupled to a 220 mm disc in the rear, a Showa suspension package composed of a 37 mm telescopic fork in the front and a gas-charged rear mono-shock, cast-aluminum wheels, an one-piece, dual seat, a small, matte wind deflector, an analogue and digital instrument cluster, mid-mounted foot controls, and an engine mud-guard.
-==2002 Buell Blast==
-[[File:buell-blast-2002-2002-3.jpg|600px|2002 Buell Blast]]
-[[File:buell-blast-2002-2002-2.jpg|600px|2002 Buell Blast]]
-[[File:buell-blast-2002-2002-1.jpg|600px|2002 Buell Blast]]
-[[File:buell-blast-2002-2002-0.jpg|600px|2002 Buell Blast]]
-The 2002 MY Buell Blast boasts a maximum power output of 34 horsepower and 46 Nm of torque from its air-cooled, four-stroke, 492cc, single cylinder engine that has been paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a Kevlar-reinforced belt final drive.
-Also, it comes with a large, 320mm front disc brake in the front coupled to a 220mm disc in the rear, a Showa suspension package composed of a 37mm telescopic fork in the front and a gas-charged rear mono-shock, cast-aluminum wheels, an one-piece, dual seat, a small, matte wind deflector, an analogue and digital instrument cluster, mid-mounted foot controls, and an engine mud-guard.
-==2003 Buell Blast==
-[[File:buell-blast-2003-2003-3.jpg|600px|2003 Buell Blast]]
-The 2003 MY Buell Blast is addressed to a wide category of riders, from inexperienced and novice ones, and is sure to fit their needs. It comes with a large, 320mm front disc brake in the front coupled to a 220mm disc in the rear, a Showa suspension package composed of a 37mm telescopic fork in the front and a gas-charged rear mono-shock, cast-aluminum wheels, an one-piece, dual seat, a small, matte wind deflector, an analogue and digital instrument cluster, mid-mounted foot controls, and an engine mud-guard.
-In the engine department it sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 492cc, single cylinder powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a low-maintenance, Kevlar-reinforced, belt final drive and can produce a claimed 34 horsepower and 46 Nm of torque.
-==2004 Buell Blast==
-The 2004 MY Buell Blast is an agile naked that was created by the American brand for both novice and more experienced ones that prefer agility over raw strength. It has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 492cc, single cylinder powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission and can reach a maximum power output of 34 horsepower and 46 Nm of torque.
-In addition, it has standard fittings such as a large, 320mm front disc brake in the front coupled to a 220mm disc in the rear, a Showa suspension package composed of a 37mm telescopic fork in the front and a gas-charged rear mono-shock, cast-aluminum wheels, an one-piece, dual seat, a small, matte wind deflector, an analogue and digital instrument cluster, mid-mounted foot controls, and an engine mud-guard.
-==2005 Buell Blast==
-If you are on the market for an agile yet gritty naked machine, that also offers a higher level of comfort, then the 2005 MY Buell Blast may be the right choice for you. It comes with a large, 320mm front disc brake in the front coupled to a 220mm disc in the rear, a Showa suspension package composed of a 37mm telescopic fork in the front and a gas-charged rear mono-shock, cast-aluminum wheels, an one-piece, dual seat, a small, matte wind deflector, an analogue and digital instrument cluster, mid-mounted foot controls, and an engine mud-guard.
-Also, it boasts a maximum power output of 34 horsepower and 46 Nm of torque from its four-stroke, air-cooled, 492cc, single cylinder powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a Kevlar-reinforced belt final drive.
-==2006 Buell Blast==
-[[File:buell-blast-2006-2006-3.jpg|600px|2006 Buell Blast]]
-[[File:buell-blast-2006-2006-2.jpg|600px|2006 Buell Blast]]
-[[File:buell-blast-2006-2006-0.jpg|600px|2006 Buell Blast]]
-The 2006 MY Buell Blast is mainly addressed for inexperienced riders, but can also fit the needs for seasoned riders who want a more comfortable and fuel-efficient daily commuter. It has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 492cc, single cylinder powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a low-maintenance and dependable, Kevlar belt final drive.
-In addition, it has standard fittings such as a large, 320mm front disc brake in the front coupled to a 220mm disc in the rear, a Showa suspension package composed of a 37mm telescopic fork in the front and a gas-charged rear mono-shock, cast-aluminum wheels, an one-piece, dual seat, a small, matte wind deflector, an analogue and digital instrument cluster, mid-mounted foot controls and an under-belly exhaust system.
-==2007 Buell Blast==
-The American engineers from Buell have designed the 2007 MY Blast for both novice riders, as well as more experienced ones that want a more comfortable riding position and a fuel-efficient daily commuter. This naked comes with a large, 320mm front disc brake in the front coupled to a 220mm disc in the rear, a Showa suspension package composed of a 37mm telescopic fork in the front and a gas-charged rear mono-shock, cast-aluminum wheels, an one-piece, dual seat, a small, matte wind deflector, an analogue and digital instrument cluster, mid-mounted foot controls and an under-belly exhaust system.
-In addition, it boasts a maximum power output of  34 horsepower and 46 Nm of torque from its air-cooled, four-stroke, 492cc, single cylinder engine that was paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a Kevlar belt final drive.
-==2008 Buell Blast==
-The 2008 MY Buell Blast comes equipped with an air-cooled, four-stroke, 492cc, single cylinder powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 34 horsepower and 46 Nm of torque. Also, it has standard fittings such as a large, 320mm front disc brake in the front coupled to a 220mm disc in the rear, a Showa suspension package composed of a 37mm telescopic fork in the front and a gas-charged rear mono-shock, cast-aluminum wheels, an one-piece, dual seat, a small, matte wind deflector, an analogue and digital instrument cluster, mid-mounted foot controls and an under-belly exhaust system.
-==2009 Buell Blast==
-[[File:buell-blast-2009-2009-4.jpg|600px|2009 Buell Blast]]
-[[File:buell-blast-2009-2009-2.jpg|600px|2009 Buell Blast]]
-[[File:buell-blast-2009-2009-1.jpg|600px|2009 Buell Blast]]
-[[File:buell-blast-2009-2009-0.jpg|600px|2009 Buell Blast]]
-If you are on the market for an agile and fuel-efficient naked machine, that can accommodate both novice and seasoned riders alike, then the 2009 MY Buell Blast may be the right choice for you. It sports a four-stroke, air-cooled, 492cc, single cylinder powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 34 horsepower and 46 Nm of torque.
-Standard fittings for this machine include a large, 320mm front disc brake in the front coupled to a 220mm disc in the rear, a Showa suspension package composed of a 37mm telescopic fork in the front and a gas-charged rear mono-shock, cast-aluminum wheels, an one-piece, dual seat, a small, matte wind deflector, an analogue and digital instrument cluster, mid-mounted foot controls and an under-belly exhaust system.
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 [[Category:500cc displacement motorcycles]]
 [[Category:2000s motorcycles|P3]]
-[[Category:Road motorcycles]]
-[[Category:2000s motorcycles]]
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