Difference between revisions of "Buell RS 1200/5 Westwind"
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|name = | |name = Buell RS 1200/5 Westwind | ||
|photo=buell-rs-12005-westwind-1988-1990-3.jpg | |photo=buell-rs-12005-westwind-1988-1990-3.jpg | ||
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|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = Buell | ||
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|production = 1988 | |production = 1988 | ||
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|class = | |class = Naked | ||
|engine = Air-cooled, four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin, [[pushrod]] actuated overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder | |engine = Air-cooled, four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin, [[pushrod]] actuated overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder | ||
|bore_stroke = 88.9mm x 88.9mm | |bore_stroke = 88.9mm x 88.9mm | ||
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| Buell RS 1200/5 Westwind | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1988 |
| Class | Naked |
| Engine | Air-cooled, four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin, pushrod actuated overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 88.9mm x 88.9mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Horsepower | 59.94 HP (44.7 KW) @ 5000RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: Gear Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: Marzocchi telescopic fork, Buel anti-dive system Rear: WP Mono-shock |
| Brakes | Front: dual discs, 4-piston calipers Rear: single disc |
| Front Tire | 120/60 VB17 |
| Rear Tire | 170/70 VB17 |
| Weight | 215.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Buell RS 1200/5 Westwind was a Air-cooled, four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin, pushrod actuated overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder Naked motorcycle produced by Buell in 1988. Claimed horsepower was 59.94 HP (44.7 KW) @ 5000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 88.9mm bore x 88.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1198.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a Gear transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/60 VB17 front tire and a 170/70 VB17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual discs, 4-piston calipers in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Marzocchi telescopic fork, Buel anti-dive system while the rear was equipped with a WP Mono-shock.
1988 - 1990 Buell RS 1200/5 Westwind[edit | edit source]
The 1989 MY Buell RS 1200/5 Westwind sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 1198 cc, 45-degree V-Twin powerhouse paired to a four-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 60 hp (44.7 Kw) at 5000 rpm. Also, it comes with a half-fairing, for improved protection against the elements, a large windscreen, an analogue instrument cluster, an under-belly exhaust system for a lower center of gravity, dual front disc brakes, a Marzocchi front telescopic fork, a WP mono-shock in the rear and polished aluminum wheels.