Buell / EBR Buell RS1200/5 Westwind (1989) vs Buell / EBR Buell M2 Cyclone MK1 (1997-99)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Buell / EBR | Buell / EBR |
Model: | Buell RS1200/5 Westwind | Buell M2 Cyclone MK1 |
Years: | 1989 | 1997-99 |
Engine: | 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder. | 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder. |
Capacity: | 1198 cc / 73.1 cu in | 1203 cc / 73.4 cu in |
Bore x Stroke: | 88.9 x 98.8 mm | 88.8 x 96.8 mm |
Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
Induction: | Ø40 mm Keihin carburetor | Ø40mm Keihin CV carburetor |
Starting: | Electric | Electric |
Max Power: | 44.7 kW / 60 hp @ 5000 rpm | 68.2 kW / 93.5 hp @ 6100 rpm |
Transmission: | 4 Speed | 5 Speed |
Final Drive: | Chain | Kevlar belt |
Front Suspension: | Marzocchi telescopic forks, anti-dive system | Ø43mm Showa forks with adjustable rebound damping and preload |
Rear Suspension: | Single shock, horizontally below engine | Showa shock absorber under engine, adjustable spring preload and compression damping |
Front Brakes: | 2 x Discs, 4 piston calipers | Single Ø340 mm disc, 6 piston caliper |
Rear Brakes: | Single disc | Single Ø230 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
Front Tyre: | 120/60 VB17 | 120/70-17 |
Rear Tyre: | 170/70 VB17 | 170/60-17 |
Dry Weight: | 215 kg / 474 lbs | 197 kg / 434 lbs |
Fuel Capacity: | 13.5 L / 3.6 US gal | 15 L / 4.0 US gal |