2002 Buell P3: Chassis 2-1
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SPECIFICATIONS 2.1
NOTE
See information decal on frame steering head for Gross Vehi-
cle Weight Rating (GVWR) (maximum allowable loaded vehi-
cle weight) and corresponding Gross Axle Weight Ratings
(GAWR).
11WARNING1WARNING
Do not inflate any tire beyond its maximum inflation
pressure as specified on tire sidewall. Overinflation may
lead to premature tire failure which could result in death
or serious injury.
*Final gear ratios indicate number of mainshaft revolutions
required to drive output sprocket one revolution.
**Overall gear ratios indicate number of engine revolutions
required to drive rear wheel one revolution.
Gasoline
Use a good quality unleaded gasoline which is
87 pump
octane
or higher (R+M)/2. Octane rating is usually found on
the pump.
DIMENSIONS
IN. MM
Wheel Base 55.30 1404
Seat Height - Low Seat
High Seat
25.50
27.50
648
698
Road Clearance 5.10 129.5
Tra il 3.4 86
Rake 25
°
WEIGHT-U.S. MODELS
LBS. KG
Wet Weight 380 172
GVWR 780 353
GAWR Front 280 127
GAWR Rear 500 226
Load Capacity 400 181
CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel Tank:
Total (including reserve)
Reserve
2.8 gallons
0.55 gallons
10.60 liters
2.08 liters
Oil Tank (with filter) 2.0 quarts 1.89 liters
Transmission/Primary 32.0 ounces 946.35 ml
Front Fork (each-wet capacity) 9.2 ounces 272.08 ml
TIRE AND POSITION
SOLO
RIDING
LOADED
TO GVWR
Front
Dunlop 100/80 16 50s K330
28 PSI
(193 kPa)
32 PSI
(220 kPa)
Rear
Dunlop 120/80 16 60s K330
30 PSI
(207 kPa)
36 PSI
(248 kPa)
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark Plug 10R12
Size 12 mm
Gap 0.038-0.043 in. 0.97-1.09 mm
Torque 11-18 ft-lbs 15-24.4 Nm
TRANSMISSION
GEAR RATIOS
FINAL* OVERALL**
First (low) Gear 2.69 12.74
Second Gear 1.85 8.77
Third Gear 1.43 6.79
Fourth Gear 1.18 5.60
Fifth (high) Gear 1.00 4.74
SPROCKET TEETH
Engine 35
Clutch 56
Transmission 27
Rear Wheel 80
ENGINE
Number of Cylinders 1
Type 4-Cycle, Air cooled, four stroke
Bore 3.5 in. 88.9 mm
Stroke 3.125 in. 79.375 mm
Engine Displacement 30 cu. in. 492 cc
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Horsepower @ RPM 30 @ 6500
Torque ft-lbs @ RPM 27 @ 3200
Valve Train OHV, two valves
Valve Adjustment Hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters
Fuel Delivery 40mm Keihin CV carburetor
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