Please note: This bike is a part of the Northern California Superbike Collection. The anonymous owner is well-known and a long-term friend of both Iconic and Bike-urious. All proceeds will go towards a foundation he and his wife run to further research for sustainable agricultural and agroforestry systems worldwide.
After designing the updated frame for the FXR in the 1980s, Erik Buell left Harley-Davidson to forge anew under his own banner. And here’s the thing — following a series of prototypes and limited-production models, the MotorCo wanted in on the action. Harley-Davidson purchased 49% ownership of Buell come 1993. Buell quickly came out with three variants of Sportster-powered machines: the naked sportbike S1 Lightning, the touring S2 Thunderbolt, and in between…the M2 Cyclone, which Buell called an “all-around motorcycle – a do anything sportbike.”
The all-around nature wasn’t just reflected in the styling and ergonomics – Buell tuned the motor for more grunt down low. Earlier models utilized Lightning heads to yield 83 horsepower.
As Motorcycle.com put it, “the M2 couples the character of a Harley with Ducati’s sporting prowess, all the while combining utilitarian function into a single (and downright fun-to-ride) package.”
This example is VIN: 4MZKS11J613300136, Engine Number: KS111300136. The seller acquired it in 2021 from the George Schott collection via a Mecum auction.
The odometer shows 6 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, install a new battery, flush the hydraulic fluids, replace the engine/transmission/final drive oil, replace the final drive belt, and clean the fuel tank. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Conditional Pass
Engine Oil Level: Good
Engine Oil Quality: New
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: N/A
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Good
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Good
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: Belt Drive New
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 90%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 90%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 0600
Tire Date Code Rear: 2200
Tire % Remaining Front: 90%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 90%
Tire Press. Front: 35
Tire Press. Rear: 34
Battery Standing Voltage: New 12.6V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.9V
Running Condition: Running Well
Test Ride Completed: Completed
Test Ride Distance: 1 Mile
Modifications:
Battery tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax D205 tires with date codes of 0600 and 2200.
The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Buell is offered on a clean California title with registration not due as it is believed to be on Planned Non Operation registration status.
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