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General information |
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Motorcycle name
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Buell S3T Thunderbolt |
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Year of manufacture
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1998 |
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Type
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Sport touring |
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Rating
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3.2 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Engine size
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1203.0 ccm (73.41 cubic inches) |
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Type of engine
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V2, four-stroke |
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Output
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101.0 HP (73.7 kW)) @ 6000 RPM |
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Torque
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107.0 Nm (10.9 kgf-m or 78.9 ft.lbs) @ 5400 RPM |
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Top speed
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200.0 km/h (124.3 mph) |
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Compression
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10.0:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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88.8 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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2 |
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Fuel system
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Injection. Fuel injection, 43 mm throttle bodies |
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Ignition
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Electronic |
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Cooling system
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Air |
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Gearbox
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5-speed |
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Transmission type
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Belt (final drive) |
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Driveline
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Kevlar belt |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Rake (fork angle)
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24.5° |
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Trail
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97 mm (3.8 inches) |
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Front suspension
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40 mm Showa fork, adjustable for compression and rebound damping |
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Front wheel travel
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120 mm (4.7 inches) |
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Rear suspension
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Single Showa shock, spring preload, compression and preload damping |
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Rear wheel travel
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116 mm (4.6 inches) |
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Front tire
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120/70-ZR17 |
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Rear tire
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170/60-ZR17 |
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Front brakes
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Single disc. Six-piston calipers. |
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Diameter
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340 mm (13.4 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
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Diameter
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230 mm (9.1 inches) |
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Wheels
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Hollow 3-spoke cast wheels |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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211.0 kg (465.2 pounds) |
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Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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233.0 kg (513.7 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.4787 HP/kg |
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Seat height
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749 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Wheelbase
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1397 mm (55.0 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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20.40 litres (5.39 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Color options
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Silver, red, black |
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Starter
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Electric |
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Maintenance and service specs * |
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Oil filter
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K & N - KN-170 |
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Battery
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YTX14-BS |
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Spark plugs
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DCPR7E |
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Belt teeth
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128 |
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Belt width
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1 1/8 in |
| *) Always verify maintenance and service data with the bike owner's manual. |
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Rating sample for this Buell bike
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Fun-factor for the 1998 Buell S3T Thunderbolt:
 (70.0 out of 100)
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