S1 Lightning (1997 - 1999) reviewSounds great, quirky looks, poor build quality lets it down Visordown Updated: 19 Sep 2018 Share BrandBuellCategorySportsEngine Capacity1203ccPrice£7,495.00ProsA real man's bike.ConsYou will meet lots of men, mainly from the AA.Tags:MPGpricereviewfor saleforumspecstop speedspecificationsbhphorsepowerpicturesExhaustsParts & Spares Previous Article M2 Cyclone (1997 - 2003) review Next Article X1 Lightning (1999 - 2003) review Related Articles General Norton’s Manx R has just become the first combustion-engined production bike to win an IDEA Award Motorbike Honda CB1000F review: Honda’s most convincing retro bike yet General Buell’s 400bhp Project Leviathan made its Bonneville debut, but its best run fell well short of the 250mph target. Interviews Superbike Factory's collapse didn't just hurt customers. Small suppliers are suffering too Road Racing Isle of Man TT race organiser responds to social media critics Commercial From the TT to the trail: The history of Norton’s Manx and AtlasLatest Reviews Motorbike Honda CB1000F review: Honda’s most convincing retro bike yet 20/08/26 Gear Akaso 360 review: Is it a rival for the Insta360? 30/06/26 Motorbike Still naughty by nature, or has the 790 Duke grown up? 22/06/26 Motorbike Suzuki's SV650 finally gets the update it deserved 22/06/26 Gear Alpinestars Tech-Air 5 Plasma review: the best plug-n-play motorcycle airbag solution? 13/06/26Sign up for The Visordown NewsletterYour information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Leave this field blank More Reviews Gear Oxford's £340 adventure suit has become my go-to kit in 30°C heat 09/06/26 Gear Three boots in one: Eleveit X Privilege E-Dry Enduro review 08/06/26 Road Test This Chinese bike is super cheap; is it worth it? 08/06/26 Motorbike CFMoto 1000MT-X review: More than just a budget ADV? 01/06/26 First Ride You can’t afford not to buy Hero’s new dual sport 23/05/26