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2009 Buell Blast® Base

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Identification
Model Type  Standard
BASE MSRP(US)  $4,795.00 Free Dealer Quote
Dealers Buell Dealers
Warranty  24
Insurance
Engine:  
Engine Type  Single-Cylinder
Cylinders  1
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)  34 / 25.4
Horsepower RPM  6500
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
Valve Adjustment  Self
Battery Amp Hour  12
Fuel Requirements  Regular
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy/City)  73 / 64
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
Carburetor Size (mm)  40
Carburetion Type  Carburetor
Speed Governor  No
Transmission:  
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 & Tires:  
Wheels Composition  Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless  Tubeless
Front Wheel Width (in)  2.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)  2.8
Chromed  No
Tire Brand  Pirelli®
Front Tire Width  100
Front Tire Aspect Ratio  80
Front Tire Speed Rating  50S
Front Wheel Diameter  16
Rear Tire Width  120
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio  80
Rear Tire Speed Rating  60S
Rear Wheel Diameter  16
Front Tire (Full Spec)  Pirelli® MT75 100/80 R16 50S
Rear Tire (Full Spec)  Pirelli® MT75 120/80 R16 60S
Brakes:  
Front Brake Type  Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)  12.6 / 320
Front Caliper Pistons  2
Rear Brake Type  Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)  8.7 / 220
Rear Caliper Pistons  1
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)  1.5 / 37
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load  No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping  No
Front Central Suspension Strut  No
Front Suspension Brand Name  Showa®
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®
Air Adjustable  No
Steering:  
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (ft)  6.48
Width (in/mm)  29.3 / 743
Height (in/mm)  42.4 / 1077
Wheelbase (in/mm)  55 / 1397
Rake (degrees)  25
Trail (in/mm)  3.4 / 86
Ground Clearance (in/mm)  3.9 / 99
Length (ft/ft)  6
Length (ft/in)  6
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
Horsepower To Weight (hp)  0.09
Seats:  
Seat Type  One-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Location  Driver and Passenger
Folding  No
Seat Height (in/mm)  27.5 / 699
Number Of Seats  2
Seat Tail Cover  Standard
Grab Rail or Strap  Standard
Exterior:  
Frame  Steel
Hand Grip Material  Rubber
Foot Peg Location  Driver and Passenger
Adjustable  No
Brake Rotor / Caliper Guard  No
Chain Guard  No
Chassis Protectors  Yes
Drive Shaft Guard  No
Engine Case Guard  Yes
Fork Guards  No
Saddle Bag Guard  No
Belt Guard  Yes
Hand Guards  No
Brush Guard  No
Light Guard  No
Battery Cover  Yes
Drive Shaft Cover  No
Fork Caps  Yes
Front Fender  Standard
Rear Fender  Standard
Top Crown  Standard
Stand Type  Kick
Spoiler  Standard
Handlebars  Standard
License Plate  Standard
Instrumentation:  
Digital Instrumentation  Standard
Trip Odometer  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Pricing:  
Warranty (Condition)  Limited
Zero Price Schema  0
NADA Value Average  3080
NADA Value Low  2760
NADA Value High  3670
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Standard
Manufacturer Country  USA
MIC Model Segment  ON-HWY Traditional
NADATrimID  32932
CRS -> NADA Map  6200024085
Paint & Finish:  
Metallic  No
Storage:  
Underseat Storage  Standard
Lights:  
Headlight Mounts  Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Glass:  
Rearview Mirrors  Standard

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By Thumper(Enthusiast), Nov. 2, 2008
My wife has ridden a 2005 Blast for 55k miles. She has ridden it across the US 3 times. It did have one problem in that time that left her on the side of the road. The stator went bad. It was not a hard repair in the garage.

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Is a Blast
By BMob(Owner), Apr. 17, 2009
I own one of these Blasts and it has been a decent bike. They are priced low, are easy to maintain, and seem pretty durable so far. I have had mine for over a year now and have not had any problems with it after 1000 miles. Another great thing is that these bikes are built here in the USA! Read Full Review

 

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Perfect Starter Bike
By Jeff(Owner), Jun. 14, 2009
Having not ridden a bike in 30 years I decided life was short and bought a Blast. The bike exceeds my expecations for performance. It corners beautifully and top speed is somewhere around 95. Plenty of speed and fun for an old guy just starting out. Highly recommended and the Harley folks are al... Read Full Review

 

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By Bob(Owner), Oct. 27, 2008
Poorly built, dated design, junk. Bike falls apart with minimal useage. Read Full Review

 

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