Segment: Naked / Road
Production years: 1997, 1998
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The White Lightning version of the Buell S1 addresses riders who want a bike that is sure to stand out in any crowd, thanks to its white body-work and finishes. It also has the same sporty attitude and features as the base S1 Lightning.
In the engine department it sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 1203cc, 45-degree V-Twin powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission that can produce a claimed 101 horsepower and 129 Nm of torque.
BUELL S1 White Lightning 1997-1998
BUELL S1 White Lightning 1203
| engine specs | Type: | air-cooled, four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin, pushrod OHV, 2 valves per cylinder | Displacement: | 1203 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.5x3.8 in OR 89 mm | Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 | Horsepower: | 101/6000 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 94/5500 lb-ft/RPM OR 127/5500 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | 2x40mm Keihin carburetors |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 5-speed, manual | Clutch: | wet multi-disc, manual | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | belt |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | steel | Front Suspension: | 40mm adjustable telescopic fork | Rear Suspension: | adjustable mono-shock | Front Brake: | single 340mm disc, 6-piston caliper | Rear Brake: | single 230mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | - | Wheelbase: | - | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 441 lbs OR 200 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 4 gallons OR 15.1 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 120/70 ZR17 | Rear: | 170/60 ZR17 |
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