The 2006 MY Buell Blast is mainly addressed for inexperienced riders, but can also fit the needs for seasoned riders who want a more comfortable and fuel-efficient daily commuter. It has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 492cc, single cylinder powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a low-maintenance and dependable, Kevlar belt final drive.
In addition, it has standard fittings such as a large, 320mm front disc brake in the front coupled to a 220mm disc in the rear, a Showa suspension package composed of a 37mm telescopic fork in the front and a gas-charged rear mono-shock, cast-aluminium wheels, an one-piece, dual seat, a small, matte wind deflector, an analogue and digital instrument cluster, mid-mounted foot controls and an under-belly exhaust system.