Buell S3T Thunderbolt (1997)

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.

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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