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|name = Buell S2 | {{Motorcycle | ||
| | |name = Buell S2 Thunderbolt | ||
|aka = | |photo=Buell-S2-Thunderbolt.jpg | ||
|manufacturer = | |aka = Thunderbolt | ||
|parent_company = | |manufacturer = Buell | ||
|production = | |parent_company = | ||
|model_year = | |production = 1994 | ||
|predecessor = | |model_year = | ||
|successor = | |predecessor = [[Buell S1]] | ||
|class = | |successor = [[Buell S3]] | ||
|engine = | |class = Naked | ||
|bore_stroke = | |engine = air-cooled, four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin, [[pushrod]] OHV, 2 valves per cylinder | ||
|compression = | |bore_stroke = 88.9mm x 88.9mm | ||
|top_speed = | |compression = 10.0:1 | ||
|power = | |top_speed = | ||
|torque = | |power = 76.04 HP (56.7 KW) @ 5200RPM | ||
|ignition = | |torque = 65.65 ft/lbs (89.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM | ||
|spark_plug = | |ignition = | ||
|battery = | |spark_plug = | ||
|transmission = | |battery = | ||
|frame = | |transmission = Gear box: 5-speed, manual <br> | ||
|suspension = | Final Drive: belt <br> | ||
|brakes = | Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual <br> | ||
|front_tire = | |||
|rear_tire = | |frame = | ||
|rake_trail = | |suspension =Front: 40mm Showa adjustable telescopic fork <br> | ||
|wheelbase = | Rear: Showa adjustable mono-shock | ||
|length = | |brakes =Front: single 340mm disc, 6-piston [[caliper]] <br>Rear: single 230mm disc, 2-piston caliper | ||
|width = | |front_tire = {{tire|120/70 ZR17}} | ||
|height = | |rear_tire = {{tire|170/60 ZR17}} | ||
|seat_height = | |rake_trail = | ||
|dry_weight = | |wheelbase = | ||
|wet_weight = | |length = | ||
|fuel_capacity = | |width = | ||
|oil_capacity = | |height = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |seat_height = | ||
|turning_radius = | |dry_weight = | ||
|related = | |wet_weight = 200.0 kg | ||
|competition = | |fuel_capacity = | ||
|oil_capacity = | |||
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|turning_radius = | |||
|related = | |||
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|air_filter={{airfilter|K&N BU-1297}} `98-02<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> | |||
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The '''[[Buell]] S2 Thunderbolt''' was a air-cooled, four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin, pushrod OHV, 2 valves per cylinder Naked [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Buell]] in 1994. Max [[torque]] was 65.65 ft/lbs (89.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 76.04 HP (56.7 KW) @ 5200 RPM. | |||
Two-seater [[motorcycle]] with [[Buell RW750 Road Warrior|Road Warrior]] based chassis and [[Sportster]] engine. The S2T Thunderbolt (1995–1996) was a touring version, with saddlebags. The S2 was inexpensive to develop (around $100,000), and 1400 units were sold in the first year—well over the 300 units Buell had projected.<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> | Two-seater [[motorcycle]] with [[Buell RW750 Road Warrior|Road Warrior]] based chassis and [[Sportster]] engine. The S2T Thunderbolt (1995–1996) was a touring version, with saddlebags. The S2 was inexpensive to develop (around $100,000), and 1400 units were sold in the first year—well over the 300 units Buell had projected.<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> | ||
==Engine== | |||
The engine was a [[air cooled]] v2, four-stroke. A 88.8mm [[bore]] x 96.8mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 1203.0 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 10.0:1 [[compression ratio]]. | |||
==Drive== | |||
The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual. The [[final drive]] was via [[belt]]. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front [[tire]] and a 170/60 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single 340mm disc, 6-piston caliper in the front and a single 230mm disc, 2-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 40mm Showa adjustable telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Showa adjustable mono-shock. | |||
==1995== | ==1995== | ||
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[[Image:1995-Buell-S2T-Red-5438-6.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Buell S2T in Red]] | [[Image:1995-Buell-S2T-Red-5438-6.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Buell S2T in Red]] | ||
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==1994 Buell S2 Thunderbolt== | |||
[[File:buell-s2-thunderbolt-1994-1994-3.jpg|600px|1994 Buell S2 Thunderbolt]] | |||
[[File:buell-s2-thunderbolt-1994-1994-2.jpg|600px|1994 Buell S2 Thunderbolt]] | |||
[[File:buell-s2-thunderbolt-1994-1994-1.jpg|600px|1994 Buell S2 Thunderbolt]] | |||
[[File:buell-s2-thunderbolt-1994-1994-0.jpg|600px|1994 Buell S2 Thunderbolt]] | |||
The 1994 MY Buell S2 Thunderbolt has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 1203cc, 45-degree V-Twin powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 76 horsepower and 90 Nm of torque. | |||
Also, this machine has standard fittings such as a half-fairing with a small windscreen, an analogue instrument cluster, an one-piece, dual seat, cast-aluminum wheels, an under-belly exhaust system, a 40mm Show adjustable telescopic fork, a Showa adjustable mono-shock as a rear suspension, front and rear disc brakes and a single, square headlight. | |||
[[Category:Naked motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Buell motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1990s motorcycles]] | |||
==In Media== | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/sliders#buell-thunderbolt Sliders] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:11, 23 November 2019
Buell S2 Thunderbolt | |
Manufacturer | |
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Also called | Thunderbolt |
Production | 1994 |
Class | Naked |
Predecessor | Buell S1 |
Successor | Buell S3 |
Engine | air-cooled, four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin, pushrod OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
Bore / Stroke | 88.9mm x 88.9mm |
Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
Horsepower | 76.04 HP (56.7 KW) @ 5200RPM |
Torque | 65.65 ft/lbs (89.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM |
Air Filter | K&N BU-1297 `98-02[1] |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed, manual Final Drive: belt |
Suspension | Front: 40mm Showa adjustable telescopic fork Rear: Showa adjustable mono-shock |
Brakes | Front: single 340mm disc, 6-piston caliper Rear: single 230mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
Rear Tire | 170/60 ZR17 |
Weight | 200.0 kg (wet) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Buell S2 Thunderbolt was a air-cooled, four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin, pushrod OHV, 2 valves per cylinder Naked motorcycle produced by Buell in 1994. Max torque was 65.65 ft/lbs (89.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 76.04 HP (56.7 KW) @ 5200 RPM.
Two-seater motorcycle with Road Warrior based chassis and Sportster engine. The S2T Thunderbolt (1995–1996) was a touring version, with saddlebags. The S2 was inexpensive to develop (around $100,000), and 1400 units were sold in the first year—well over the 300 units Buell had projected.[2]
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 88.8mm bore x 96.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1203.0 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 10.0:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual. The final drive was via belt.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front tire and a 170/60 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single 340mm disc, 6-piston caliper in the front and a single 230mm disc, 2-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 40mm Showa adjustable telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Showa adjustable mono-shock.
1995[edit | edit source]
1994 Buell S2 Thunderbolt[edit | edit source]
The 1994 MY Buell S2 Thunderbolt has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 1203cc, 45-degree V-Twin powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 76 horsepower and 90 Nm of torque.
Also, this machine has standard fittings such as a half-fairing with a small windscreen, an analogue instrument cluster, an one-piece, dual seat, cast-aluminum wheels, an under-belly exhaust system, a 40mm Show adjustable telescopic fork, a Showa adjustable mono-shock as a rear suspension, front and rear disc brakes and a single, square headlight.
In Media[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.
- ↑ Anderson, Steve. "The Demise of the Buell Motorcycle Company", Cycle World, 2010-05. Retrieved on 24 March 2010.
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