The Buell S3T Thunderbolt is a motorcycle that was produced in 1997. It features a 45 degrees V-Twin, four-stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve engine with a capacity of 1203 cc. The bike has fuel injection, ~A43 mm throttle bodies induction, and electronic ignition. It has a maximum power of 73.6 kW / 101 hp @ 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 90 Nm / 9.2 kgf-m / 66.4 lb.ft @ 5500 rpm. The transmission is a 5-speed gearbox with a final drive Kevlar belt.
The Buell S3T Thunderbolt has a front suspension of ~A40 mm Showa fork, which is adjustable for compression and rebound damping, and has a front wheel travel of 120mm/4.7″. It features a single Showa shock, with spring preload, compression, and preload damping in the back, with a rear wheel travel of 116 mm / 4.6″. The front brakes consist of a single ~A340 mm disc with a 6-piston caliper, while the rear brakes use a single ~A230 mm disc with a 2-piston caliper.
This motorcycle has hollow three-spoke cast wheels with a front tire size of 120/70 ZR17 and a rear tire size of 170/60 ZR17. The rake of the bike is at 24.5 degrees and has 96.5 mm / 3.8″ trail. It has a wheelbase of 1397 mm / 55″ and a seat height of 800 mm / 31.5″. The dry weight of the Buell S3T Thunderbolt is 219 kg / 483 lbs, while the wet weight is 233 kg / 513 lbs. The fuel capacity is 20.4 L / 5.4 US gal.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Buell S3T Thunderbolt
| Year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Fuel injection, ~A43 mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| 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 |
| Wheels | Hollow 3-spoke cast wheels |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/60 ZR17 |
| Rake | 24.5 degrees |
| Trail | 96.5 mm / 3.8″ |
| Wheelbase | 1397 mm / 55″ |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.5″ |
| Dry Weight | 219 kg / 483 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 233 kg / 513 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.4 L / 5.4 US gal |
