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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | Buell S3 Thunderbolt | 
			
				| Years: | 1997 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder. | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 1203 cc / 73.4 cu in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 88.8 x 96.8 mm | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Air cooled | 
			
					
						| Induction: | Fuel injection, Ø43 mm throttle bodies | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | Electronic | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Electric | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 73.6 kW / 101 hp @ 6000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 90 Nm / 9.2 kgf-m / 66.4 lb.ft @ 5500 rpm | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Kevlar belt | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | Ø40 mm Showa fork, adjustable for compression and rebound damping | 
			
					
						| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7" | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Single Showa shock, spring preload, compression and preload damping | 
			
					
						| Rear Wheel Travel: | 116 mm / 4.6" | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | Single Ø340 mm disc, 6 piston caliper | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Single Ø230 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 
			
					
						| Wheels: | Hollow 3-spoke cast wheels | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 170/60 ZR17 | 
			
					
						| Rake: | 24.5° | 
			
					
						| Trail: | 96.5 mm / 3.8" | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1397 mm / 55" | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 749 mm / 29.5" | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 219 kg / 483 lbs | 
			
					
						| Wet Weight: | 233 kg / 513 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 20.4 L / 5.4 US gal |