Editing Buell S2 Thunderbolt

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{{Motorcycle
|name             = '''Buell S2 Thunderbolt'''
|photo=Buell-S2-Thunderbolt.jpg
|aka              = Thunderbolt
|manufacturer     = [[Buell]]
|parent_company   =
|production       = 1994
|model_year       =
|predecessor      = [[Buell S1]]
|successor        = [[Buell S3]]
|class            = [[Naked]]
|engine           = air-cooled, four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin, [[pushrod]] OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
|bore_stroke      = 88.9mm x 88.9mm
|compression      = 10.0:1
|top_speed        =
|power            = 76.04 HP (56.7 KW) @ 5200RPM
|torque           = 65.65 ft/lbs (89.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM
|ignition         =
|spark_plug       =
|battery          =
|transmission     = Gear box: 5-speed, manual <br>
Final Drive: belt <br>
Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual <br>

|frame            =
|suspension       =Front: 40mm Showa adjustable telescopic fork <br>
Rear: Showa adjustable mono-shock
|brakes           =Front: single 340mm disc, 6-piston [[caliper]] <br>Rear: single 230mm disc, 2-piston caliper
|front_tire       = {{tire|120/70 ZR17}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|170/60 ZR17}} 
|rake_trail       =
|wheelbase        =
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|width            =
|height           =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight       =
|wet_weight       = 200.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    =
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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&mdash;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==
[[Image:1995-Buell-S2T-Red-5438-0.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Buell S2T in Red]]
[[Image:1995-Buell-S2T-Red-5438-1.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Buell S2T in Red]]
[[Image:1995-Buell-S2T-Red-5438-2.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Buell S2T in Red]]
[[Image:1995-Buell-S2T-Red-5438-3.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Buell S2T in Red]]
[[Image:1995-Buell-S2T-Red-5438-4.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Buell S2T in Red]]
[[Image:1995-Buell-S2T-Red-5438-5.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.

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