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The '''Buell S2 Thunderbolt''' was a v2, [[four-stroke]] touring [[motorcycle]] produced between 1997 and 2002. It could reach a top speed of 129 mph (208 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 89.99 ft/lbs (122.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 98.83 HP (73.7 KW) @ 6000 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> | 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> | ||
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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 [[transmission]]. 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 disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The S3T Thunderbolt was fitted with a 5.39 Gallon (20.40 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 465.18 pounds (211.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 55.0 inches (1397 mm) long. | |||
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==In Media== | |||
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| Manufacturer | Buell |
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| Also called | Thunderbolt |
| Production | 95 |
| Engine | 1200cc |
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The Buell S2 Thunderbolt was a v2, four-stroke touring motorcycle produced between 1997 and 2002. It could reach a top speed of 129 mph (208 km/h). Max torque was 89.99 ft/lbs (122.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 98.83 HP (73.7 KW) @ 6000 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.[1]
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 transmission. 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 disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The S3T Thunderbolt was fitted with a 5.39 Gallon (20.40 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 465.18 pounds (211.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 55.0 inches (1397 mm) long.
1995
In Media
References
- ↑ Anderson, Steve. "The Demise of the Buell Motorcycle Company", Cycle World, 2010-05. Retrieved on 24 March 2010.
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