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.

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