The Buell RSS 1200 Westwind motorcycle was produced from 1991 to 1993 and had a 45-degree V-twin, four-stroke engine with a capacity of 1198cc. It had a 40mm Keihin carb and was air-cooled with a compression ratio of 9.0:1. The maximum power output was 45.5 kW/61 hp at 5500 rpm, and it had a 5-speed transmission with a final drive chain. The frame had a ladder-style steel tube design with a unique anti-vibration system and a rake of 25 degrees. The front suspension had telescopic forks with adjustable compression and rebound damping, while the rear suspension had a single shock with adjustable compression and rebound damping and spring preload. The motorcycle had dual front disc brakes and a single rear disc brake, with a front tire size of 120/60 VB17 and a rear tire size of 170/70 VB17. The dry weight was 215 kg/474 lbs and wet weight was 225 kg/495 lbs. Its fuel capacity was 13.5 liters/3.6 US gallons, with an average consumption of 6.0 L/100 km/16.6 km/l/39 US mpg. The braking distance at 48 km/h/30 mph was 7.6 m/25 ft, and at 97 km/h/60 mph was 33.8 m/111 ft. In terms of acceleration, it could achieve 0-97 km/h/60 mph in 4.2 seconds and 0-161 km/h/100 mph in 10.9 seconds, with a top speed of 199.6 km/h/124 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Buell RSS 1200 Westwind
| Year | 1991 – 93 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 45 degrees V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 1198 cc / 73.1 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 88.9 x 98.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Induction | 40mm Keihin carb |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 45.5 kW / 61 hp @ 55 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Rake | Ladder style steel tubes with unique anti vibration system |
| Rake | 25 degrees |
| Trail | 99 mm / 3.9 in. |
| Seat Height | 787 mm / 31 in. |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks, adjustable compression and rebound damping |
| Front Wheel Travel | 109 mm / 4.3 in. |
| Rear Suspension | Single shock, adjustable compression and rebound damping, spring preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 124 mm / 4.9 in. |
| Front Brakes | 2 x Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc |
| Front Tyre | 120/60 VB17 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/70 VB17 |
| Dry Weight | 215 kg / 474 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 225 kg / 495 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.5 Litres / 3.6 US gal |
| Consumption average | 6.0 L/100 km / 16.6 km/l / 39 US mpg |
| Braking 48 km/h / 30 mph – 0 | 7.6 m / 25 ft |
| Braking 97 km/h / 60 mph – 0 | 33.8 m / 111 ft |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.42 sec / 174.8 km/h / 109 mph |
| Acelleration 0 – 97 km/h / 60 mph | 4.2 sec |
| Acelleration 0 – 161 km/h / 100 mph | 10.9 sec |
| Top Speed | 199.6 km/h / 124 mph |
