1998 Buell S3T Thunderbolt

Buell S3T Thunderbolt 1998


1998 Buell S3T Thunderbolt specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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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