buell s1 lightning '97 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.
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.
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
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
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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