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Buell S3T Thunderbolt 19981998 Buell S3T Thunderbolt specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| General information | |
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| 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. | |
| Further information | |
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| Ask questions | Join the 98 Buell S3T Thunderbolt discussion group or the general Buell discussion group. |
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