2006 Buell Blast®

2006 Buell Blast® pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Standard
MSRP
$4,695
Dealers
Warranty
24
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Standard
Manufacturer Country
USA
Parent Company
Buell
Display Name
Blast(R)
Year
2006
Make
Buell
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
34 / 25.4
Horsepower RPM
7500
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
30 / 41
Torque RPM
3200
Cooling
Air
Valves
2
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
OHV
Bore (mm/in)
88.9 / 3.5
Stroke (mm/in)
79.4 / 3.13
Displacement (cc/ci)
492 / 30
Compression Ratio
9.2:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy/City)
72.8 / 69
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Hwy/City)
3.2 / 3.4
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Speed Governor
No
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Overdrive
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Chain
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
2.69 / 1.85 / 1.43 / 1.18 / 1
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.96
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Front Wheel Width (in)
2.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
2.8
Chromed
No
Tire Brand
Dunlop(R)
Front Tire Width
100
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
120
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop 100/80 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop 120/80 R16
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
8.7 / 220
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Suspension Brand Name
Showa(R)
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Showa(R)
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
6.48
Width (in/mm)
29.2 / 741.7
Height (in/mm)
42.4 / 1077
Wheelbase (in/mm)
55 / 1397
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/in)
5.8
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
360 / 163
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
390 / 177
GVWR (lbs/kgs)
780 / 354
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2.8 / 10.6
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.6 / 2.1
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.37
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.5 / 699
Number Of Seats
2
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Chain Guard
No
Chassis Protectors
Yes
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Warranty (Months)
24
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Metallic
No
Underseat Storage
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
User Reviews
3 reviews
  • Such a headache
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jun 21, 2014

    I bought this bike used with only 4000 miles on it ran great for about a month now won't start at all tried everything suggested changed the intake boot carb rebuild cleaned out the gas tank with sea foam the carb blows out air now instead of sucking in air so not even starter fluid will work and ...

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  • First Street Ride
    By  (I am an Owner) on Oct 17, 2008

    The Buell Blast was my first legal street ride, and the riding I have done from my base in Globe AZ. I have rode all over the AZ and the surrounding states. The thing is so reliable. It did give my fits one time when it just boged down and was not getting any fuel , the carb boot had split into. ...

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  • Learned on a Buell
    By  (I am an Enthusiast) on Sep 09, 2008

    I was really surprised that I would like the bike because it looks so sporty. But truefully it was really easy to ride and loads of fun. I am hoping to buy the very bike I learned on.

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