Explore the 2001 Buell Motorcycles.
Thunderbolt® S3

Engine

Type Air-cooled, four-stroke, 45° V-Twin
Displacement 1203 cc
Bore & Stroke 3.5 x 3.8 in. / 88.8 x 96.8 mm
Compression Ratio 10:1
Valve Train OHV, two valves per cylinder, hydraulic adjusters
Valve Adjustment Self adjusting
Carburetion Dynamic Digital Fuel Injection (DDFI)
HP/Torque 101 hp @ 6000 rpm; 90 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm
Lubrication Dry sump, 2.0 qt. (1894 cc)
Battery 12-volt, 19 amp-hour, SLA (Sealed Lead Acid)

Drive Train

Transmission Five-speed, constant mesh
Ratios (1) 2.69, (2) 1.85, (3) 1.43, (4) 1.18, (5) 1.00
Primary Drive Triplex chain; 1.6:1
Clutch Wet, multiplate
Final Drive Kevlar® belt; ratio 2.26:1

Chassis

Frame Tubular perimeter chrome-moly frame with Uniplanar® powertrain vibration isolation system; Black, Nuclear Blue or Blazing Orange finish
Wheelbase 55.0 in/139.7 cm
Rake / Trail 24.5°, 3.8 in/9.7 cm
Front Suspension Showa® inverted forks with adjustable compression and rebound damping
Rear Suspension Aluminum arc swingarm; Showa extension type damper with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Front Wheel Travel 4.7 in/11.9 cm
Rear Wheel Travel 4.6 in/11.7 cm
Front Brake Six piston caliper, 340 mm stainless steel floating rotor
Rear Brake Single piston caliper, 230 mm stainless steel rotor
Front Wheel 3-spoke cast, 3.5 x 17; Stardust Silver, Nuclear Blue or Blazing Orange finish
Rear Wheel 3-spoke cast, 5.0 x 17; Stardust Silver, Nuclear Blue or Blazing Orange finish
Front Tire Dunlop SportMax II Touring Radial, 120/70 ZR 17 D205F
Rear Tire Dunlop SportMax II Touring Radial, 170/60 ZR 17 D205
Seat Height 29.5 in/74.9 cm
Fuel Tank Capacity 5.4 gal. (Low fuel light at .4 gal.)/ 20.4L (low fuel light at 1.5L)
Miles Per Gallon <ETH> EPA Test Reg. 45 City/53 Highway
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 915 lbs./415 kg
Dry Weight 450 lbs./204 kg
Load Capacity 419 lbs./190 kg

Instruments

Electronic speedometer, tachometer, odometer, tripmeter, clock, warning light for low oil pressure, indicators for high beam, turn signals, neutral, low fuel light and check engine light.

Warranty

12 months, unlimited miles

Colors

Carbon Black, Blue Streak, Reactor Yellow, Volcano Grey

Optional Features

Buell P/M 3.5 x 17 front and 5.5 x 17 rear, polished spun aluminum wheels

Special Features

Sport touring handlebars, European passing lamp, spring-loaded rider foot pegs

All specifications are subject to change.

Performance meet comfort. Comfort meet performance.

Now go get acquainted on a suitably twisted back road. Even at aggressive mid-range speeds, the Thunderbolt™ S3's 101hp, 1203cc Thunderstorm™ engine provides exceptional power without sacrificing one iota of comfort.

Performance is enhanced by Dynamic Digital Fuel Injection, a closed looped system that adjusts to changing conditions for peak performance. Thanks to a 55-inch wheelbase and inverted front fork, handling is precise, responsive and virtually intuitive.

Creature comforts? You get a loaded dash with tachometer and clock. Naked styling that courts the wind. Sport touring handlebars. And a substantial saddle for roomy two-up comfort.

Why, it's the civilized way to pound the asphalt into submission.

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