1997 Buell S3 Thunderbolt review from United States of America
"Super bike, except for the motor mount design"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
The side stand switch failed unexpectedly. Although it's a known issue.
The front motor mount broke, dropping the engine into the frame ~1.5 inches.
General comments?
This bike is loads of fun. Handles great, incredible acceleration.
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| The best, most fun cycle that I have ever had |
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| Unreliable |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Acceleration marks | 10 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 9 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 8200 miles |
| Most recent distance | 21000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 4th January, 2005 |