Starting with the look of the machine, the Blast features curvy bodywork that is instantly recognizable as Buell. According to Buell, many scratches that might be incurred as the result of a low-speed impact can be easily buffed out. The chassis has been designed to run a little low in the saddle, thus increasing rider confidence. The bike carries a claimed dry weight of 360 pounds. The engine is fed by a 40mm Mikuni carb with a special enrichener circuit that eliminates the need for a choke during cold starts.
Power is transferred to the belt drive via a five speed transmission.
The clutch has been redesigned for more effortless engagement. The rest of the bike is designed to require very little in the way of maintenance. Buell reports that after break-in service of 1000 miles, the service intervals will be about 2500 miles. That should come as good news to the target audience, who would probably rather be riding than wrenching anyway. Production is scheduled to begin in late January, and look for Buell to push the Blast button, hard.