Buell S1 White Lightning
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| Buell S1 White Lightning | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1998 |
| 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 ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Horsepower | 100.98 HP (75.3 KW) @ 6000RPM |
| Torque | 93.68 ft/lbs (127.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed, manual Final Drive: belt |
| Suspension | Front: 40mm adjustable telescopic fork Rear: 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) |
| Fuel Capacity | 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Buell S1 White Lightning was a air-cooled, four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin, pushrod OHV, 2 valves per cylinder Naked motorcycle produced by Buell in 1998. Max torque was 93.68 ft/lbs (127.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 100.98 HP (75.3 KW) @ 6000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 88.9mm bore x 88.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1203.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.
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 adjustable telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a adjustable mono-shock. The S1 White Lightning was fitted with a 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters) fuel tank.
1998 Buell S1 White Lightning[edit | edit source]
The White Lightning version of the Buell S1 addresses riders who want a bike that is sure to stand out in any crowd, thanks to its white body-work and finishes. It also has the same sporty attitude and features as the base S1 Lightning.
In the engine department it sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 1203cc, 45-degree V-Twin powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission that can produce a claimed 101 horsepower and 129 Nm of torque.