Buell S1 Lightning User Manual

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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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WARNING
Do not inflate any tire beyond its maximum inflation pres-
sure 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
Seat Height 29.5 749
CHASSIS IN. MM
Road Clearance 5.2 132
Front Wheel Travel 4.7 119.4
Rear Wheel Travel 4.9 124.5
Trail 3.9 99
Rake 25 degrees
WEIGHT LBS. KG
S1 Shipping weight 446 202
GVWR 820 372
GAWR - Front 340 154
GAWR - Rear 480 218
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
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)
BRAKE ROTORS IN. MM
Front rotor minimum thickness 0.17 4.3
Rear rotor minimum thickness 0.19 4.8
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Buell S1 Lightning Specifications

General

Transmission	5-speed
Rear Brakes	Single 230mm disc, single-piston caliper
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Ignition	Electronic
Engine Type	Air-cooled, four-stroke, 45° V-twin
Rear Suspension	Showa monoshock, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping
Front Brakes	Single 340mm disc, 6-piston caliper
Seat Height	775 mm
Bore x Stroke	88.8 mm x 96.8 mm
Fuel System	Carburetor
Frame	Tubular steel
Tires	Front: 120/70 ZR17, Rear: 170/60 ZR17