Bimota DB1SR Serie (1987 (production153))

The Bimota DB1SR was a motorcycle produced in 1987, with only 153 produced. It featured a four-stroke, 90-degree L twin-cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder engine, with a capacity of 748 cc and a compression ratio of 10.4:1. The bike had a load-bearing space frame structure made of chrome-molybdenum steel and used 41.7mm telescopic M.1.R Marzocchi front suspension and rising rate linkage with Marzocchi shocks with adjustable preload 11 position compression damping. The front brakes were 2x 280mm discs with 1 piston calipers and the rear brake was a single 260mm disc. The motorcycle had a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The bike had a dry weight of 160 kg and a fuel capacity of 22 litres. The standing 1/4 mile time was recorded at 12.6 seconds, with a top speed of 167 km/h or 104 mph.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Bimota DB1SR

Year: 1987 (production 153)

Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder (Ducati 750 Pantah)

Capacity: 748 cc / 45.6 cub in.

Bore x Stroke: 88 x 61.5 mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 10.4:1

Cooling: Air

Induction: 2x 41mm Dell’Orto carbs

Ignition: –

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 59 kW / 80 hp @ 9200 rpm

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Frame: Load bearing space frame structure made of chrome-molybdenum steel

Front Suspension: 41.7mm Telescopic M.1.R Marzocchi with 4-way rebound damping

Rear Suspension: Rising rate linkage with Marzocchi shocks with adjustable preload 11 position compression damping

Front Brakes: 2x 280mm discs 1 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 260mm disc

Front Tyre: 130/80 V16

Rear Tyre: 160/80 V18

Dry Weight: 160 kg / 352.7 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal

Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.6 sec / 167 km/h / 104 mph