M2 Cyclone

2002 Buell M2 Cyclone Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2002 Buell M2 Cyclone naked motorcycle, Buell features a 1203 cc (73.4 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 91 HP (66.4 kW) at 6,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 115.3 Nm (85 lb-ft) at 4,900 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 75.6 HP per liter and a 1,100 rpm working window between peak torque (4,900 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 197 kg (434 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.46 HP/kg (2.16 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 787 mm (31 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,397 mm (55 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 18.9-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

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.