I feel like the Buell S3 Thunderbolt is a bike that generates controversy here on RSBFS. Something about it not being a “real sportbike.” Sure, it’s a bit of a mongrel, a hodgepodge of top-shelf components, garden shed bodywork, and a torquey Harley Davidson lump all mixed up, with incongruous Harley clocks staring you in…
Buell’s first production machine with Harley-Davidson’s backing started their relationship off on the right foot, selling more than four times what planners had thought. This collector-ready example was parked for a score of years but has been rejuvenated without turning it into a budget buster. 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt for sale on eBay Buell had…
A world away from their earlier tube-framed generation, Buell introduced their Lightning XB9S. Today’s Buell is a 2003 model with just 5,718 miles. 2003 Buell Lightning XB9S for sale on eBay Buell packed a helping of their design paradigms into the XB9S, starting with the alloy chassis whose spars held 3.8 gallons of fuel, the…
Buell kept the Lightning name but introduced many welcome changes when the S1 was updated to X1 for 1999. This Florida rider kept the earlier blue and orange paint scheme, and boasts recent tires and valve maintenance. 2000 Buell X1 Lightning for sale on eBay Buell kept a lot of the good things about the…
Marketeers at Buell must have looked longingly at BMW’s fanbase and wanted to access some of that longer-than-an-afternoon enthusiasm. This S3T has all the last year of production improvements, light mileage, and excellent cosmetics. 2002 Buell S3T Thunderbolt for sale on eBay Late in the Thunderbolt program, Buell had made a lot of updates to…
Beside being Evel Kneivel’s choice, the simplicity and light weight of the H-D XR-750 has made it a regular at flat track podiums since 1970. This street-registered example is faithful to the legend and its owner / ex-racer’s dream. 1969 Harley-Davidson XR-750 Replica for sale on eBay Harley was given an offer they couldn’t…
The big domestic iron is usually made in generous quantities, but in the early days at Buell they were handcrafted in a suburban Milwaukee quonset hut. The early RSS1200 monoposto was made for only a couple of years and totalled just 98. This original owner put on just 12,000 miles during the 25-plus years of…
When introduced in 1996, the S1 Lightning was a little easier on the bank account and slightly improved in the power-to-weight department. Way back to basics, this all original Lightning has just 23 miles and needs only a new collector. 1996 Buell S1 Lightning for sale on eBay Buell’s second production motorcycle, the S1 incorporates…