M2 Cyclone

1999 Buell M2 Cyclone Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Buell's naked motorcycle platform, the 1999 Buell M2 Cyclone relies on a 1199 cc (73.2 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 88 HP (64.2 kW) at 6,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 105 Nm (77.4 lb-ft) at 5,600 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 73.4 HP per liter and a 400 rpm working window between peak torque (5,600 rpm) and peak power (6,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the M2 Cyclone measures 214 kg (472 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.41 HP/kg (2.43 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 770 mm (30.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,410 mm (55.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 317 km (197 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 203 km/h (126 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Buell archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1997 to 2002, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.