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Buell Blast
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Make Model |
Buell Blast |
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Year |
2000-03 |
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Engine |
Air cooled, four stroke, single cylinder,
OHV, 2 valve per cylinder |
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Capacity |
492 |
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Bore x Stroke |
88.9 x 79.4 mm |
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Compression Ratio |
9.2:1 |
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Induction |
40 mm Keihin carb. |
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Ignition /
Starting |
- / electric |
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Max Power |
34 hp @ 6500 rpm:
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Max Torque |
30 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm |
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Transmission /
Drive |
5 Speed / belt |
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Gear Ratio |
1st 2.688 / 2nd 1.850 /
3rd 1.433 / 4th 1.181 / 5th 1.000 |
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Frame |
Wide beam HSLA steel backbone frame with
built-in oil reservoir, Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation, Titanium
color finish |
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Front Suspension |
37mm Showa forks |
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Rear Suspension |
Showa non-adjustable
gas charged |
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Front Brakes |
320mm rotor 2 piston caliper |
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Rear Brakes |
220mm rotor 1 piston caliper |
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Front Tyre |
100/80 -16 |
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Rear Tyre |
120/80 -16 |
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Seat Height |
699 mm / 27.5 in optional Low
Profile 25.5 in. / 648 mm |
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Dry-Weight / Wet-Weight |
163.3 kg / 181.4 kg |
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Fuel Capacity |
10.6 Litres |
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Reviews |
Motorcycle.com
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The Buell Blast is a motorcycle any rider will enjoy. This lightweight
single inspires confidence in beginners, yet offers enough power and refined
agility to satisfy the performance expectations of the most experienced
motorcyclist. Easy to own and maintain - and easy on fuel at 68 miles per
gallon - the Buell Blast is a fun and economical way to get around town or
down the highway.
Built for the Real World
The Blast is powered by a reliable, 492cc air-cooled, single-cylinder engine
that makes 34 horsepower and offers a broad powerband for easy starts and
brisk acceleration, and ample power for highway riding. The muffler is
located below the engine to promote a low center of gravity and keep the
exhaust away from the legs of the rider and passenger.
With a dry weight of just 360 pounds, the Blast is easy for most riders
to handle, and when fitted with an optional low-profile seat, the seat
height is just 25.5 inches, so just about any rider can reach the ground to
balance at a stop. The standard Blast seat height is 27.5 inches. A Showa
gas-charged rear shock and 37mm Showa forks feature progressive-rate springs
that provide a controlled and comfortable ride. An automatic choke,
low-effort brakes and a low-effort, reduced-reach clutch lever are all
designed to make the Blast easier to operate.
Easy Economy
The Blast is also designed to be easy to maintain, with self-adjusting
hydraulic valve lifters and a Kevlar-reinforced drive belt that never needs
lubrication or adjustment. Fuel economy is 68 mpg in city riding, and a
2.8-gallon fuel tank delivers a cruising range of nearly 200 miles. The
Blast is built to be durable, with tough Surlyn composite body panels. The
color is molded into the Surlyn, so light scratches can simply be buffed
out. The 2006 Blast is offered in Battle Blue or Midnight Black.
Buell Blast features:
492cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine
Dry weight of just 360 pounds
Low-mounted muffler
Automatic choke
Cast aluminum wheels
Quiet and clean Kevlar final-drive belt
Showa gas-charged rear shock
37mm Showa forks
320mm front brake rotor
Low-effort, reduced-reach controls
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