Buell

BUELL BLAST 2007 - 2009

BUELL BLAST 2007 - 2009
BUELL BLAST 2007 - 2009 · Photo: Zensmile (English Wikipedia user), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELBUELL BLAST 2007 - 2009
Year2007 - 2009
Engine TypeFour stroke, single cylinder, OHV, 2 valves
Displacement / Capacity492 cc / 30.0 cu in
Bore X Stroke88.9 x 79.4 mm
Compression Ratio9.2:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power25.4 kW / 34 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque46 Nm / 4.7 kgf-m / 30 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm
Ignition—
Induction40 mm Keihin carburetor
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box5 Speed
Clutch—
Final DriveBelt
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameWide beam HSLA steel backbone frame with built-in oil reservoir, Uniplanar powertrain vibration isolation, Titanium color finish
Front Suspension37 mm Showa forks
Rear SuspensionShowa non-adjustable gas charged
Front Brakes320 mm Disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes220 mm Disc, 1 piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height699 mm / 27.5 in (Optional low profile 648 mm / 25.5 in)
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight163.3 kg / 360 lbs
Wet Weight181.4 kg / 400 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre100/80 -16
Rear Tyre120/80 -16
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity10.6 L / 2.8 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
Buell file

The last Blast years kept the proven 492 cc single, now widely used as the training bike for the Rider's Edge new-rider course. It stayed light and easy to handle with belt drive and self-adjusting valves. Production ended in mid-2009 when Buell shut down.