Engineered by Buell for the sport touring motorcycle segment, the 1996 Buell S2-T features a 1203 cc (73.4 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 76 HP (55.5 kW) at 5,200 rpm while maximum torque reaches 103.1 Nm (76 lb-ft) at 5,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 63.2 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the S2-T measures 233.6 kg (515 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.33 HP/kg (3.07 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 756 mm (29.8 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,387 mm (54.6 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 18.92-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.61 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 410 km (255 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 206 km/h (128 mph).
Specific Output
63.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.33 HP/kg (3.07 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~410 km (255 mi)
Engine
Displacement1203.0 ccm (73.41 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Power76.0 HP (55.5 kW)) @ 5200 RPM
Torque103.1 Nm (10.5 kgf-m or 76.0 ft.lbs) @ 5200 RPM
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