This is the page about the famous Buell S1 Lightning.

I traded this Bike in for a '99 Buell X1 on 10/98

Also known as the Torque-Monster

This is a picture of my S1 that I bought 02/97.

Until now I made the following modifications:

• Seatsurround, front fender, flyscreen, chainguard and heatshields are made of carbon fiber
  (looks better and much less weight)
• Supertrapp muffler and 2.5 inch headerpipes (custom made by West Tek Inc.)
  (better performance, great sound)
• 42mm Mikuni carburettor
  (much better performance)
• Dynatec singlefire ignition
  (stock dualfire makes no sense to me)
• Automatic chain tensioner M6
  (maintenance free)
• Storz footpegs
  (the stock ones are like stepping on a tomato)
• Corbin seat
  (the stock one is a pain in the butt)
• Handlebar mirrors
  (I like to see what is behind me)
• Steering damper
  (useful at high speed)

Here you see the 1200cc engine that ends up at 115Nm torque.


The license plate says it all: GOT-U


Be careful if you see this in your mirror


This is the steering damper which helps at high speed


Isn't she pretty?


This picture shows my friend Reiner (left) and Bruce "Mr. Buell" Zimmermann.
Bruce is working at the Harley dealership in Topeka. That's the best place to by a Buell, I bet.

Any questions? Drop me an E-Mail

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Buell S1 Specs

My S1 dyno run