M2 Cyclone

2000 Buell M2 Cyclone Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Buell for the naked motorcycle segment, the 2000 Buell M2 Cyclone relies on a 1203 cc (73.4 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 93.5 HP (68.2 kW) at 6,100 rpm while maximum torque reaches 113 Nm (83.3 lb-ft) at 5,600 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 77.7 HP per liter and a 500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,600 rpm) and peak power (6,100 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 200 kg (441 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.47 HP/kg (2.14 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 749 mm (29.5 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,397 mm (55 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 210 km/h (130 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.