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1996 S1 LIGHTNING SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (maximum allowable
loaded vehicle weight) and corresponding Gross Axle Weight
Ratings (GAWR) are given on an information decal located on
the front frame steering head.
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*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.
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WARNING
Do not inflate any tire beyond its maximum inflation
pressure as specified on tire sidewall. Overinflation may
cause tire to suddenly deflate leading to personal injury.
DIMENSIONS IN. MM
Wheel base 55 1397
Overall length 79.5 2019
Overall width 30 762
Road clearance 5.2 132
Seat height 29.5 749
CAPACITIES U.S. LITERS
Fuel tank (including reserve) 4.0 gallons 15.14
Reserve 0.6 gallons 2.27
Oil tank 2.0 quarts 1.89
Transmission 1.0 quart 0.95
WEIGHT LBS. KG
S1 shipping weight 446 202
GVWR 820 372
GAWR - Front 340 154
GAWR - Rear 480 218
ENGINE
Number of cylinders 2
Type 4-Cycle, 45 Degree V-Type
Bore 3.498 in. 88.849 mm
Stroke 3.8125 in. 96.838 mm
Piston displacement 73.4 cu. in. 1203 cc
Compression ratio 10.0 to 1
Horsepower @ RPM 91 @ 5800
Torque ft-lb @ RPM 87 @ 5200
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs No. 6R12
Size 12 mm
Gap 0.038-0.045 in. 0.97-1.14 mm
TRANSMISSION
Type Constant Mesh, Foot Shift
Speeds 5 Forward
NUMBER OF SPROCKET TEETH
Engine 35
Clutch 56
Transmission 27
Rear wheel 61
Belt 128
TRANSMISSION GEAR RATIOS FINAL* OVERALL**
First (low) gear 2.69 9.717
Second gear 1.97 7.118
Third gear 1.43 5.180
Fourth gear 1.18 4.269
Fifth (high) gear 1.00 3.615
TIRE AND POSITION
PRESSURE
FOR SOLO
RIDING
PRESSURE
AT GVWR
Front-Dunlop Sportmax
Radial II 120/70 ZR 17
32 PSI
(2.2 bar)
36 PSI
(2.5 bar)
Rear-Dunlop Sportmax
Radial II 170/60 ZR 17
36 PSI
(2.5 bar)
38 PSI
(2.8 bar)