The Buell S1 Lightning is a motorcycle from 1996, featuring a 45-degree V-Twin engine with a capacity of 1203 cc. It has a compression ratio of 10:1 and is air-cooled, with 2 valve per cylinder and hydraulic self-adjusting lifters. The bike has a maximum power output of 101 horsepower at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 128.6 Nm at 5500 rpm. It is equipped with a 5-speed transmission and a Kevlar belt final drive. The front suspension is adjustable for compression and rebound damping, with the front wheel offering 120 mm of travel. The rear suspension is a single shock, offering both spring preload and compression damping. The front brakes consist of a single 340 mm disc with a 6 piston caliper, while the rear brakes use a single 230 mm disc with a 2 piston caliper. The front and rear tires are 120/70 ZR17 and 170/60 ZR17, respectively. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 200 kg, with a fuel capacity of 15.1 L. The bike has an average fuel consumption of 5.5 L/100 km or 18.3 km/l, and can go from 0-100 km/h in 31.1 meters. The standing 1/4 mile time is 11.6 seconds at a speed of 183.5 km/h, and the top speed is 207.5 km/h.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Buell S1 Lightning
| Year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 128.6 Nm / 13.1 kgf-m / 94.8 lb.ft @ 5500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Kevlar belt |
| Front Suspension | ~A40 mm Fork, adjustable for compression and rebound damping |
| Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7″ |
| Rear Suspension | Single shock, spring preload, compression and preload damping |
| 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 |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.1 L / 4 US gal |
| Consumption average | 5.5 L/100 km / 18.3 km/l / 43 US mpg |
| Braking 100 km/h – 0 | 31.1 m / 102 ft |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 11.6 sec / 183.5 km/h / 114 mph |
| Top Speed | 207.5 km/h / 128.9 mph |
