Buell Blast - 2008 Specifications and Reviews

2008

General information
Category	Enduro / offroad
Year	2008
Model	Buell Blast

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
Transmission typefinal drive	Belt
Gearbox	5-speed
Cooling system	Air
Lubrication system	Dry-sump
Starter	Electric
Fuel control	OHV
Valves per cylinder	2
Fuel system	Carburettor. 40 mm Keihin™ carburetor with auto fuel enricher system
Compression	9.2:1
Torque	40.68
Power	34.00
Stroke	4
Engine type	Single cylinder
Capacity:	491.64 ccm (30.00 cubic inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Wheelbase	1,397 mm (55.0 inches)
Ground clearance	1,000 mm (39.4 inches)
Overall width	744 mm (29.3 inches)
Overall length	1,976 mm (77.8 inches)
Dry weight	163.3 kg (360.0 pounds)
Buell Blast dimensions and frame
Exhaust system	Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber
Rear brakes diameter	220 mm (8.7 inches)
Rear brakes	Single disc
Front brakes diameter	320 mm (12.6 inches)
Front brakes	Double disc
Rear tyre dimensions	120/80-s16
Front tyre dimensions	100/80-s16
Rear suspension travel	104 mm (4.1 inches)
Rear suspension	Showa gas-charged compression shock
Front suspension travel	115 mm (4.5 inches)
Front suspension	37 mm Showa conventional forks
Rake (fork angle)	25.0°
Frame type	Wide beam HSLA steel backbone frame with built-in oil reservoir, Uniplanar™ powertrain vibration isolation, Titanium color finish

Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio	0.2082 HP/kg
Other specs
Color options	Arctic White, Midnight Black
Fuel capacity	10.59 litres (2.80 gallons)