M2 Cyclone

2001 Buell M2 Cyclone Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Buell for the naked motorcycle segment, the 2001 Buell M2 Cyclone features a 1199 cc (73.2 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 91 HP (66.4 kW) at 6,100 rpm while maximum torque reaches 103 Nm (76 lb-ft) at 5,700 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 75.9 HP per liter and a 400 rpm working window between peak torque (5,700 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 222 kg (489 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.41 HP/kg (2.44 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,410 mm (55.5 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 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.