Friday, 2 March 2012

Buell M2 Cyclone review




The Buell M2 Cyclone motorcycle is sick of apologizing for being a standard. Moreover, shorter-duration cams than those found on other Buell motorcycles might rob a little hay from the ponies up top but give it back to the chargers at the lower revs, leaving you with seemingly enough torque to crank-start a battleship.

Buell M2 Cyclone


The Buell Cyclone M2 retains a single, 40mm Keihin CV-carb rather than receiving the new, dynamic digital fuel injection DDFI system. This is Buell first attempt at EFI and while the system should continue to improve, the present EFI Buells have first-year glitches such as a slight dead spot in the middle of the powerband. Check out the dyno chart to the right and you notice that the M2 torque band is flat from 3100rpm to redline. More specs and user manual of Buell M2 you can see in next overview.

Buell M2 Cyclone


Buell M2 Cyclone specification

General information
Model: Buell M2 Cyclone
Category: Naked bike

Engine and transmission
Displacement: 1203cc
Engine type: V2
Stroke: 4
Power: 91HP (66.4 kW) @6000RPM
Torque: 115.26Nm @4900RPM
Compression: 10:1
Bore x stroke: 88.8x96.8mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel system: Carburettor
Valves per cylinder: 2
Starter: Electric
Cooling system: Air
Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type
final drive: Belt

Physical measures
Dry weight: 197 kg (434.3 pounds)
Seat height: 787mm (31.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Ground clearance: 132mm
Wheelbase: 1397mm

Chassis and dimensions
Front suspension travel: 119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension travel: 117 mm (4.6 inches)
Front tyre dimensions: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions: 170/60-ZR17
Front brakes: Single disc
Front brakes diameter: 340mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 230mm
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio: 0.4619 HP/kg
Other specifications
Fuel capacity: 18.9 litres (4.99 gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity: 2.2 litres (0.58 gallons)

Buell M2 Cyclone

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