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