Bimota 500 V Due Evoluzione (1998)

The Bimota 500 V Due Evoluzione, produced in 1998, was a limited production motorcycle with only 120 units made. Related models include V Due Corsa, V Due Corsa Evoluzione, V Due Evoluzione, and V Due Edizione Finale. The bike features a two-stroke 90-degree V-twin engine with a capacity of 499 cc and a compression ratio of 12:1. The bike is liquid-cooled and has twin injectors and an electric starting system. It produces a maximum power of 76.6 kW at 9000 rpm and a maximum torque of 90 Nm at 8000 rpm. The transmission is six-speed and the bike has a chain final drive. The bike weighs 176 kg and has a fuel capacity of 20 liters. The front suspension is 46mm Paioli telescopic forks fully adjustable and the rear suspension is a monoshock that is fully adjustable for preload and damping. The bike has 2x 320mm front discs and a single 230mm rear disc. It has a top speed of 265.5 km/h and a standing quarter-mile time of 12.5 seconds. Reviews by Performance Bike were positive.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Bimota 500 V Due Evoluzione

Year: 1998
Production: 120 units
Other related: V Due Corsa (1999 – 2001, 26 units) V Due Corsa Evoluzione (2001 – 2003, 120 units) V Due Evoluzione (2003, 14 units) V Due Edizione Finale ( 2005, 30 units)
Engine: Two stroke 90 degreesV-twin
Capacity: 499 cc / 30.45 cub in
Bore x Stroke: 72 x 61.25 mm
Compression Ratio: 12:1
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Induction: Twin injectors
Starting System: Electric
Max Power: 76.6 kW / 105 hp @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque: 90 Nm / 9.2 kgf-m/ 66.4 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Tubes of oval section, made of light aluminium alloy.
Front Suspension: 46mm Paioli telescopic forks fully adjustable
Rear Suspension: Monoshock, fully adjustable for preload and damping.
Front Brakes: 2x 320mm discs
Rear Brakes: Single 230mm disc
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17
Weelbase: 1340 mm / 52.8 in
Seat height: 820 mm / 32.3 in
Dry Weight: 176 kg / 388 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 liters / 5.28 gal
Consumption average: 9.05 l/100km / 26 mpg
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: – / 43 m / – / 141.1 ft.
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.5 sec / 185.9 km/h / 115.5 mp/h
Top Speed: 265.5 km/h / 165 mph
Reviews: Performance Bike