Buell RR1000R (1986-88)

The Buell RR1000R motorcycle was produced from 1986 to 1988 and features a V-twin, 4-stroke, OHV engine with a capacity of 997 cc. It has an air-cooled cooling system and uses a Buell Works exhaust system with 2 Mikuni flat side carburetors for induction. The motorcycle has a maximum power output of 70.1 kW (94 hp) at 5600 rpm and a top speed of 225 km/h (140 mph).

The clutch used is an XR clutch and the final drive is a chain. The front suspension can be either Marzocci M1R or WP upside-down forks, while the rear suspension is a single shock located under the engine. The front brakes consist of 2 floating discs with 4-piston brake calipers, and the rear brake has a floating vented disc with a diameter of approximately 220 mm.

The motorcycle uses Dymag magnesium ultra-light Modular Hub Concept wheels with a front rim size of 3.50 x 16″ and a rear rim size of 4.50 x 16″. The front tyre is a 130/60-16″ Pirelli radial and the rear tyre is a 160/60-16″ Pirelli radial. The rake of the motorcycle is 25 degrees and the trail is 117 mm (4.6″). It has a wheelbase of 1360 mm (53.5″) and a dry weight of 174 kg (374 lbs).

The fuel capacity of the motorcycle is 22.7 L (6 US gal). The Buell RR1000R is a high-performance motorcycle with advanced features and design, and is capable of achieving impressive speeds on the road.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Buell RR1000R

Year: 1986 – 88


Engine: V-twin, 4-stroke, OHV
Capacity: 997 cc / 60.8 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 81 x 96.8 mm
Cooling system: Air cooled
Exhaust: Buell Works exhaust system
Induction: 2 x ~A40 mm Mikuni flat side carburetors
Max Power: 70.1 kW / 94 hp @ 5600 rpm
Clutch: XR clutch
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Marzocci M1R or WP upside-down forks
Rear Suspension: Single shock, under engine
Front Brakes: 2 x 310 mm Floating discs, 4-piston brake caliper
Rear Brakes: ~A220 mm Floating vented disc
Wheels: Dymag magnesium u;tralight Modular Hub Concept wheels
Front Rim: 3.50 x 16″

Rear Rim: 4.50 x 16″
Front Tyre: 130/60-16″ Pirelli radial
Rear Tyre: 160/60-16″ Pirelli radial
Rake: 25 degrees
Trail: 117 mm / 4.6″
Wheelbase: 1360 mm / 53.5″
Dry Weight: 174 kg / 374 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 22.7 L / 6 US gal
Top Speed: 225 km/h / 140 mph

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