The Bimota HB2 is a rare motorcycle produced in 1982, with only 193 units made. Its engine is an air-cooled, four-stroke transverse four-cylinder with a capacity of 901cc and a compression ratio of 8.8:1. The induction system uses four 32mm Keihin carbs, while ignition is inductive electronic. The motorcycle features a tubular steel space-frame and Italia front suspension with 8 settings, as well as a slightly backward-facing De Carbon shock absorber at the rear with 10 settings. The front brakes consist of 2x 200mm discs, while the rear has a single 200mm disc. The motorcycle’s dry weight is 200kg, and it can reach a top speed of 231km/h or 143.5mph. It was reviewed positively in publications such as Solo.Moto, Motorrad, and Motociclismo.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Bimota HB2
| Year | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Production | 193 units |
| Engine | Air cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 901cc / 55 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 64.5 X 69 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Air / oil cooled |
| Induction | 4x 32mm Keihin carbs |
| Ignition | Inductive electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 70.8 kW / 95 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 77 Nm / 7.9 kgf-m / 56.8 lb-ft. @ 8000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Tubular steel space-frame |
| Front Suspension | Italia with 8 settings with magnesium tubes |
| Rear Suspension | Slightly backward facing De Carbon shock absorber with 10 settings. |
| Front Brakes | 2x 200mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 200mm disc |
| Dry weight | 200 kg / 440.9 lbs |
| Top Speed | 231 km/h / 143.5 mph |
| Road Test | Solo.Moto 1984 Motorrad HB2 HB3 KB3SB3 Motociclismo HB2 HB3 |
