Buell RSS 1200 Westwind (1991-93)

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.

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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