Buell S1 Lightning (1997) Review with Richard Hammond

Richard Hammond reviews the American 1997 Buell S1 Lightning bike.
[This clip is from Two Wheels X-TRA S01EP02, originally aired 4th March 2001. The full episode can be watched here: • 2 Wheels X-TRA Ep. 2 ]
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[@metalmanjakson01]

Was not expecting Richard Hammond when I started looking for reviews on this bike!😂

[@hebeb394]

this is interesting, I didnt know richard hammond was pro american muscle lol nor did i know he was doing reviews back in 1997... I would absolutely love to see him do a review on the xb12r models???

[@Gloomshadow100]

Hammond is "all about" American machines, he "understands it".. he SHOULD HAVE BEEN an American actually..

[@hebeb394]

lol love your comment haha you dont by chance know if he did a review on an xb12 model eh??

[@Gloomshadow100]

hebeb394 no but I got the 12R and the 9SX

[@hebeb394]

Nice Nice I have a 2008 Model XB12R myself

[@dbc1dc]

This was done well after '97. In fact it was done after the S1 was out of production what with an XB headlight setup and all the aftermarket goodies on this particular one he is riding. Hammond is a Buell fan for sure though, there was a recent photo of him on an EBR 1190RS

[@takeoutjohnny5694]

Ohhhh .... I'm commenting before watching this! I used to own a '96 S1 Buell. So I am interested in his review! I'll comment when he is done!

[@takeoutjohnny5694]

Dang, he explained exactly how I felt about the purchase of my ol' Buell S1! Wish I hadn't sold it. Looked at Duc and Triumph, but opted for the S1 (well, back in '96).

[@fvgc454ss]

@@takeoutjohnny5694 those s1 Buells are bad ass lookin bikes. I'd like to find a clean one. Currently have a 2000x1 2009 xb12s and 2015 ebr1190sx.

[@gernotschulze3393]

Ein wirklich guter Bericht. Alles was dort gesagt wird kann ich voll bestätigen. Ich werde meine Buell wohl immer lieben.

[@charlottemanuel1398]

Awesome Richard Hammond

[@roelfkromhout]

Shame about the headlights and flyscreen. Looks much better with the stock setup.

[@Man_of_TheWay]

Hey it's Hamster. Cool.

[@Smith686plus]

Great review

[@charlottemanuel1398]

LOL Richard Hammond the most British American guy in the world

[@8406181100]

HAMSTER !!!

[@kirilll724]

Buell Best

[@astifcaulkinyeras]

Take off that lame hypercharger. It's embarrassing to other Buellers.

[@BuellStreetBlaster]

ryanhayn why?

[@astifcaulkinyeras]

Because it's just an air filter disguised as a supercharger.

[@BuellStreetBlaster]

ryanhayn
I think they look cool, especially with the butterflies flapping open and shut. It's for show, like a lot of bike add ons.

[@moparerrnocar]

Its not a supercherger.. Its not a mechanical air pump.. Its simply an over priced failed attempt at ram air. Regardless an atrocity on any motor/bike

[@moparerrnocar]

Then again, if this was from 97, that Hypercharger was badass of that yesteryear..

[@mccallj]

Hamster!

[@picsou79]

ce n'est pas un buell x1 mais un s1.... --'

[@MrLynrd]

Belt is too tight.

[@gimmieliberty6514]

A low centre of gravity?like gamma Collins on a stepladder