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{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = Buell S2 Thunderbolt | |||
|photo=Buell-S2-Thunderbolt.jpg | |||
|aka = Thunderbolt | |||
|manufacturer = Buell | |||
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|production = 1994 | |production = 1994 | ||
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = [[Buell S1]] | ||
|successor = | |successor = [[Buell S3]] | ||
|class = | |class = Naked | ||
|engine = air-cooled, four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin, [[pushrod]] OHV, 2 valves per cylinder | |engine = air-cooled, four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin, [[pushrod]] OHV, 2 valves per cylinder | ||
|bore_stroke = 88.9mm x 88.9mm | |bore_stroke = 88.9mm x 88.9mm | ||
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|competition = | |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> | |||
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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. | 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== | ==Engine== | ||
A 88. | 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== | ==Drive== | ||
The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual. | The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual. The [[final drive]] was via [[belt]]. | ||
==Chassis== | ==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. | 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== | ==1994 Buell S2 Thunderbolt== | ||
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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. | 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- | 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:Naked motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:Buell motorcycles]] | [[Category:Buell motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1990s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1990s motorcycles]] | ||
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==In Media== | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/sliders#buell-thunderbolt Sliders] | |||
==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
{{Buell}} | |||
[[Category:Buell motorcycles|S2]] | |||
[[Category:1990s motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:2000s motorcycles]] | |||
Latest revision as of 20:11, 23 November 2019
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| Buell S2 Thunderbolt | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| 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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