Buell S2 Thunderbolt: review, history, specs
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.
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 |
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]
EngineEdit
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.
DriveEdit
The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual. The final drive was via belt.
ChassisEdit
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.
1995Edit
1994 Buell S2 ThunderboltEdit
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 MediaEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ 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.