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Buell-EBR S1 Lightning - [1996]
This edition of the Buell-EBR S1 Lightning is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1996. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1997 Suzuki GW 400 Inazuma and the 1997 Suzuki TS 125 Single Cylinder.This particular Buell-EBR S1 has a 1203cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 1996 S1 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the S1's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ | 2025cc.1966 Norton Dunstall 750 | 1966cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Buell-EBR S1 Lightning in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1996 Buell-EBR S1 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT - [2025]
In terms of power the 1203cc 4 valve Wankel 2 cylinder engine produces 101 bhp (75 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm].
The OHV Two stroke unit throws out torque of 94.8 lb-ft (128.6 Nm) @ 5500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm] and the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Buell-EBR S1 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2006 Honda VFR 800 F V-Tec has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1996 Buell-EBR S1 Lightning.
The 1996 Buell-EBR S1 Lightning has a Power to weight ratio of 459.0 bhp per ton and 431.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1996 S1 competing with the 2006 Honda VFR 800 F V-Tec [482.4 bhp\ton] and the 2002 Honda VFR 800 F V-Tec [482.4 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Buell-EBR S1 generating around 431.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2023 Norton V4CR 1200�Cafe Racer [451.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 2024 Norton V4CR 1200 Cafe Racer 125th Anniversary [451.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 8.1 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.2 secs, this makes the Buell-EBR S1 Lightning similar in acceleration to the 2021 Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT+ (8.1 secs) and the 2020 Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT+ (8.1 secs). This Buell-EBR S1 Lightning also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1996 Buell-EBR S1 Lightning and the 2010 Yamaha YZF-600 R6 Champions Edition
When talking about the performance of the 1996 Buell-EBR S1 Lightning on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.6 secs @ 114 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2010 Yamaha YZF-600 R6 Champions Edition (11.6 secs) and the 2019 Suzuki GSX-S 750 Z (11.6 secs).
The 1996 version of the Buell-EBR S1 Lightning has a maximum speed of 129mph.
Top Speed of the 1996 S1 equals the 2024 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1996 Buell-EBR S1 Lightning then how about a 2024 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour (140 mph) and the 2024 Honda CB 650 R (140 mph).
Yamaha GTS 1000 DOHC ABS
Engine Capacity: 1002 cc
Top Speed: 142 mph
Quarter Mile: 12.4 secs @ 115 mph
