Buell S2T Thunderbolt (1994)

The Buell S2T Thunderbolt is a motorcycle made in 1994. It has a 1203cc V-Twin engine with a compression ratio of 10.0:1, which produces up to 101 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 90 Nm of torque at 5500 rpm. The bike has a five-speed transmission and Kevlar belt final drive. The suspension consists of a Showa fork and single shock absorber with adjustable compression and rebound damping. The bike uses a six-piston caliper for the front brake and a two-piston caliper for the rear brake. Tires are sized 120/70 ZR17 for the front and 170/60 ZR17 for the rear. The motorcycle’s dry weight is 200kg, and its fuel capacity is 20.4L. The bike gets an average fuel consumption of 4.8L/100km, which is equivalent to 49 US mpg. The braking distance from 100km/h to stop is 31.1 meters, and the bike can reach a top speed of 201 km/h or 125 mph. The standing 1/4 mile time is 12.6 seconds with a speed of 167 km/h or 104 mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Buell S2T Thunderbolt

Year: 1994


Engine: 45 degrees V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 1203 cc / 73.4 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 88.8 x 96.8 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: 2 x ~A40 mm Keihin carburetors
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 73.6 kW / 101 hp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque: 90 Nm / 9.2 kgf-m / 66.4 lb.ft @ 5500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Kevlar belt
Front Suspension: ~A40 mm Showa fork, adjustable for compression and rebound damping
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7″
Rear Suspension: Single Showa shock, spring preload, compression and preload damping
Rear Wheel Travel: 116 mm / 4.6″

Front Brakes: Single ~A340 mm disc, 6 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single ~A230 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 170/60 ZR17
Dry Weight: 200 kg / 441 lbs
Wet Weight: 218 kg / 481 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20.4 L / 5.4 US gal
Consumption average: 4.8 L/100 km / 20.8 km/l / 49 US mpg
Braking 100 km/h – 0: 31.1 m / 102 ft
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.6 sec / 167 km/h / 104 mph
Top Speed: 201 km/h / 125 mph

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