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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.<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> | {{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: review, history, specs}} | ||
{{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 = | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = | |||
|competition = | |||
|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> | |||
}} | |||
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> | |||
==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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