Segment: Naked / Road
Production years: 1988, 1989, 1990
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The 1989 MY Buell RS 1200/5 Westwind sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 1198 cc, 45-degree V-Twin powerhouse paired to a four-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 60 hp (44.7 Kw) at 5000 rpm. Also, it comes with a half-fairing, for improved protection against the elements, a large windscreen, an analogue instrument cluster, an under-belly exhaust system for a lower center of gravity, dual front disc brakes, a Marzocchi front telescopic fork, a WP mono-shock in the rear and polished aluminium wheels.
BUELL RS 1200/5 Westwind 1988-1990
BUELL RS 1200/5 Westwind 1200
| engine specs | Type: | Air-cooled, four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin, pushrod actuated overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder | Displacement: | 1198 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.5x3.9 in OR 89 mm | Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | Horsepower: | 60/5000 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 0/- lb-ft/RPM OR 0 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | 40mm Keihin carburetor |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 4-speed, manual | Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Primary Drive: | Gear | Final Drive: | Chain |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | Steel | Front Suspension: | Marzocchi telescopic fork, Buel anti-dive system | Rear Suspension: | WP Mono-shock | Front Brake: | dual discs, 4-piston calipers | Rear Brake: | single disc |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | - | Wheelbase: | - | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 474 lbs OR 215 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 3.4 gallons OR 12.9 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 120/60 VB17 | Rear: | 170/70 VB17 |
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| power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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