The Bimota SB2 motorcycle was produced in 1977 with only 140 units made. It has a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 743cc and 2 valves per cylinder. The bike is air and oil-cooled and has four 29mm Mikuni carbs for induction. It has an electric starting system and can produce a maximum power of 55.9 kW (75 hp) at 8700 rpm and maximum torque of 56.9 Nm at 8250 rpm.
The bike has a five-speed transmission and is equipped with a chain final drive. The frame is made of chrome molybdenum steel, making it extremely light at only 8.5 kg. The front suspension is a 35mm Ceriani telescopic fork, and the rear suspension is a single Corte & Cosso shock with variable preload adjustment. Its rake angle is 28 degrees.
The front brakes have two 280mm discs, while the rear brake has a single 260mm disc. The bike has a front tire size of 3.00-19 and a rear tire size of 130/80 H18. Its dry weight is 196 kg (432.1 lbs), and it has a fuel capacity of 13 liters (3.4 gallons).
According to Road Test: Bimota SB2 1977 La.Moto, this bike is a great ride with fantastic handling and speed. It is a rare and collectible piece of motorcycle history.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Bimota SB2
| Year | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Production | 140 units |
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 743 cc / 45.3 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 69 x 56.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air / oil cooled |
| Induction | 4x 29 mm Mikuni carbs |
| Ignition | – |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 55.9 kW / 75 hp @ 8700 rpm |
| Max Toque | 56.9 Nm / 5.8 kg-m / 42 lb-ft. @ 8250 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Chrome molybdenum steel and is extremely light , 8.5 kg |
| Front Suspension | 35mm Ceriani telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Single Corte & Cosso shock variable preload adjustment |
| Rake | 28 degrees |
| Front Brakes | 2x 280mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single 260mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/80 H18 |
| Dry Weight | 196 kg / 432.1 lbs. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13 Litres / US 3.4 gal. |
| Road Test | Bimota SB2 1977 La.Moto |
